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From Border Wall To Capitol Riot, Homeland Security Nominee Takes Senate Questions | [
"Updated at 3:49 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, appeared before a Senate panel Tuesday to begin his confirmation process, vowing to do everything he can so that an attack on the Capitol like the one on Jan. 6 \"will not happen again.\" Ma... | [
"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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How A Female Photographer Sees Her Afghanistan | [
"Born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1984, photographer Farzana Wahidy was only a teenager when the Taliban took over the country in 1996. At age 13 she was beaten in the street for not wearing a burqa, she recalls, and she describes those years as a \"very closed, very dark time.\" To carry a camera would have been ... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Homemade Candy Answers The Holiday Gift Question | [
"A confession: I didn't preserve one thing this year. Despite the abundance of blackberries in San Francisco's hidden parks, despite rumors of huckleberries along the ridge in some of my favorite haunts across the bridge in West Marin, despite growing up in a small town once known as the apple capital of the world,... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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U.S.-China Trade a Key Topic of President Hu's Visit | [
"Chinese President Hu Jintao began a weeklong visit to the United States this week, where he is scheduled to meet with President Bush and business leaders to talk about trade. Madeleine Brand speaks with Mickey Kantor, the former U.S. trade representative under President Clinton, about the visit and America's $200 ... | [
"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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As Pro-Gadhafi Forces Attack The East, Tripoli Sees Celebration | [
"From Tripoli, NPR's David Greene spoke to Robert Siegel for this afternoon's All Things Considered. David said he found something rather surprising on the streets of the Libyan capital: a celebration. David spoke to one man, who was a Gadhafi supporter. Here's a bit of audio from their exchange; note that we'll ad... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Fund for New American Plays | [
"Phyllis Joffe reports on the Fund for New American Plays, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary season. The Fund was established by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington and American Express, to encourage the creation of new American plays. At a time when alternatives to federal funding for the ... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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A Love Letter to California Pop, from a British Fop | [
"In Stoned, his delightful memoir of London in the 1960s, Rolling Stones producer Andrew Loog Oldham describes the city as a swinging haven, teeming with creative auteurs and hotshot bands angling to be the next Beatles or Rolling Stones. Singer-songwriter Billy Nicholls had a different idea: He wanted to be the Br... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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DJ Sessions: Dark And Soulful In Los Angeles | [
"Los Angeles boasts artists from Charles Mingus to The Byrds. KCRW DJ Travis Holcombe gives Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson a sonic tour of L.A., including new songs by Beck, funk duo The Internet, singer-songwriter Banks and electronic producer Kauf. “It’s all very soulful and slightly dark,” Ho... | [
"Purple Disco Machine broke into the scene in 2013 with his single \"My House,\" which landed him the #1 spot on Beatport's deep house chart. Along with an impressive catalogue of solo and collaborative productions, Purple Disco Machine has also offered up banging remixes for numerous A-list musicians, including Ja... | npr | {
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Bay Area Group Awaits Word on Schools in China | [
"The Shin Shin Educational Foundation was founded 10 years ago in the San Francisco Bay area to support and build elementary schools in China's most remote areas. Now the foundation is waiting for news on how its schools fared in this week's earthquake."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Which U.S. Agencies Have Taken The Most Furlough Days? | [
"The threat of furloughs loomed large early in 2013, when mandatory budget cuts seemed certain to force federal workers to skip anywhere from 10 to 22 days of work without pay this year. A new tally by Federal News Radio shows that many agencies have taken fewer than half the days they had predicted. \"While some a... | [
"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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Justice Department Alumni Call For Barr To Step Down | [
"NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Julie Zebrak, who spent nearly two decades working for the Department of Justice, on her decision to sign a letter demanding Attorney General William Barr's resignation."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Trump Campaign Chair Dismisses Report Of Ukraine Payments As 'Silly' | [
"The chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign says he never received a single off-the-books cash payment for political work in Ukraine. The statement from campaign chairman Paul Manafort comes after The New York Times reported that his name appears in a so-called \"black ledger\" recording under-the-table p... | [
"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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U.N. Urges North Korea to Readmit Weapons Inspectors | [
"The International Atomic Energy Agency warns North Korea to reconsider its decision last week to expel arms inspectors and restart its nuclear weapons program. But the IAEA's board of governors declines to refer the matter immediately to the U.N. Security Council for action. NPR's Mike Shuster reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Another Reason Not to Take Cod Liver Oil | [
"A study suggests that if taken in childhood, cod liver oil may lead to <em>decreased</em> bone density in women due to its ultra high Vitamin A content. Medical expert Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what types of cod liver oil are worst."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Transcript: Obama's Speech About The Arab World | [
"President Obama delivered his first major address about the Middle East and U.S. policy toward the Arab world since Osama bin Laden's killing and the rise of the \"Arab Spring\" movement. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery at the State Department on Thursday. Source: Office of the White House press sec... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Remembering Otis Clay, A Blues Hall Of Fame Musician | [
"Clay, who died Friday in Chicago, made a name for himself as an R&B singer with hits like \"Trying to Live my Life Without You\" and \"A Lasting Love.\" <em>Originally broadcast in 1999.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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How Is Law Enforcement Preparing For Potential Election Violence? | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about how state attorneys general and local law enforcement are preparing to stop voter intimidation and post-election violence."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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'Little Men' Puzzle Out Mysteries Of Friendship And Growth | [
"New York indie filmmaker Ira Sachs makes quietly observant relationship movies that are designed to get under an audience's skin in the gentlest of fashions, but to the most emotional of effects. His last film, which dealt with the pressures the outside world exerted on a marriage, was called Love Is Strange. His ... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Is New ISIS Spokesman A Brit Who Used To Sell Bouncy Castles? | [
"The Islamic State appears to have a new public face for its propaganda videos. David Greene talks to Erin Marie Saltman, a senior researcher for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue in London."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Westminster Dog Show | [
"A miniature poodle is the upset winner of the nation's most prestigious dog show. Surrey Spice Girl, a 3 year old with black pompoms, beat out the favorites with her performance. Robert Siegel talks with Deborah Woods, author of <EM>Top Dogs: Making it to Westminster.</EM> Woods' book is published by Hungry Minds... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Will Sit For Donuts, Campaign Pains, Olympic Trials"
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U.S., Russia Agree on Plutonium Disposal | [
"The United States and Russia apparently resolve a disagreement over legal liability that has long blocked plans to dispose of nearly 70 tons of weapons-grade plutonium. Analysts call the deal a significant step in reducing stockpiles and keeping nuclear materials away from terrorists."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Catholic University To Phase Out Co-Ed Dorms | [
"At colleges across the country, some 90 percent of student housing is co-ed. Now, Catholic University in Washington, D.C., wants to turn back the clock. The college is returning to single-sex dorms. The university hopes to fight back against a culture of binge drinking and casual sex. Universities started letting ... | [
"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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Praying the Gay Away | [
"Clyde Wadsworth comments on the latest attempt to lay a scientific foundation to the notion that gays can be 'cured.'"
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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The Persistent Problem Of Hunger | [
"There are more than 800 million starving people on the planet, and more than 20,000 people on average continue to die from hunger every day. But the world produces more than enough food to feed the entire human population. Award-winning author and journalist Martín Caparrós traveled the globe to understand why peo... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Iranians Riot After Gas-Rationing Program Begins | [
"The Iranian government abruptly announced mandatory fuel rationing on Tuesday night. Angry Iranians reacted by burning or damaging a dozen gas stations in the country's capital, Tehran. Reporter Roxana Saberi talks with Anthony Brooks. ANTHONY BROOKS, host: We go now to Tehran, where Iranians have had to lineup f... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Listeners Speak Out On Corporal Punishment | [
"<em>Tell Me More</em> host Michel Martin and Lee Hill, the program's \"digital media guy,\" comb through listener feedback to recent conversations heard on the program. This week, the audience has their say on whether spanking should be outlawed in the U.S. Also, one listener says a Senate resolution calling on Pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Sen. Cory Gardner Discusses Likelihood Of Government Shutdown | [
"The U.S. government will shutdown at midnight on Friday if the Senate doesn't approve a spending bill. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., about the likelihood of a government shutdown and what the Republican response would be."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Question Of The Day: Have The Changes In Technology Made The Music Better? | [
"We want to know what you think about music during the '00s, so we're posing a question every weekday from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20. Then, we'll post and discuss some of the interesting, fun and ridiculous responses. Nov. 9: Today, we're surveying how we listen to music now and exploring how we got here. So we want to kno... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Metropolis: 11/23/13 | [
"This week's two-hour mix by Metropolis host Jason Bentley includes the Marc Kinchen remix of Storm Queen's \"Look Right Through,\" a brand new Flume track, Diplo remixing Grizzly Bear, and a healthy dose of Cut Copy and Special Request (a.k.a. Paul Woolford). Playlist Flume, \"The Greatest View (feat. Isabella Ma... | [
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Week In Politics: Trump Attacks Former Miss Universe After Debate | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>, about Donald Trump's attacks on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado and the upcoming vice presidential debate."
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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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Republican National Convention: What To Expect | [
"Next up: Republicans. The GOP's national convention begins Monday. Here's what to watch for."
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Brazil's Mediums Channel Dead Artists. Is It Worship Or Just Delusion? | [
"Unlike most art exhibitions, this one starts with a prayer. A heavyset 77-year-old woman with girlishly pinned blond hair stands behind a table. An array of colored chalk and oil paints fan out in front of her. She puts her head in her hands and concentrates. Her demeanor changes. Then, to the sound of eerie music... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Computers One Step Closer To Reading Your Mind | [
"Machines that decode your thoughts aren't limited to the realm of science fiction anymore. A computer program that analyzes brain scans was able to tell which of three short films people were thinking about, according to a study in the journal Current Biology. \"We were able to predict just from their brain activ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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U.S. Soccer Team Gets 'Tough' Draw In World Cup's First Round | [
"The World Cup soccer extravaganza being held in Brazil opens in June. And the U.S. team faces a number of challenges. It will face some of the world's best teams and will be doing this in the middle of the Amazon."
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Friday News Roundup - International | [
"President Trump visits Asia. Several Saudi Arabian princes visit prison. And we revisit a conversation about offshore tax shelters in light of the Paradise Papers. Travel around the world with us for a look at some of the biggest stories in this week’s international news. GUESTS Moises Naim, Distinguished fe... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Rowling's Magic Needs No Spells In 'Career Of Evil' | [
"The third and grisliest mystery from Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling's alter ego, opens with a woman's severed leg. \"It's not even my size,\" complains one-legged detective Cormoran Strike when the grim package is delivered to his assistant. Under the limb are lyrics to Blue Oyster Cult's \"Mistress of the Salmon ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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St. John's Bible: 'Igniting the Spiritual Imagination' | [
"St. John's University in Minnesota and the Benedictine monks of Saint John’s Abbey have commissioned a handwritten, illuminated Bible. It is the first Bible in more than 500 years to be written by hand. The St. John's Bible incorporates modern themes, images and technology of the 21st century. It takes between ei... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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White House Defends Trump's Use Of Racist Term To Describe Coronavirus | [
"The White House on Monday denied any malicious intent behind President Trump's use of the racist term \"kung flu\" this weekend to describe the deadly coronavirus pandemic, saying that the president had no \"regrets putting the onus back on China\" for the deadly virus. \"It's not a discussion about Asian America... | [
"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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Justice's 'Peacemaker' Unit Focuses On Transgender Rights | [
"A groundbreaking survey reports that nearly 2 out of 3 transgender people say they've been victims of physical assault. Most of those crimes are never reported to police. This year, the Justice Department wants to change that by training law enforcement to be more sensitive to the needs of trans people in their co... | [
"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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Dance Theatre of Harlem Takes Ballet Outside The Theater | [
"By now, you've probably already seen at least a clip of \"Dancing Through Harlem.\" It shows ballet dancers leaping, twirling and jumping in sneakers through the streets of New York, soundtracked by J.S. Bach's \"Violin Concerto in A Minor.\" But beyond showing talented artists practicing their craft, it invites q... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Titus Andronicus Explores Its Punk-Rock Side In 'An Obelisk' | [
"Titus Andronicus, fronted by Patrick Stickles, favors a louder, more aggressive style in its new album. While the music sounds simple and raw, the ideas behind the songs are quite complex."
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"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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A Black Eye, A Middle Finger And Other Tales From A White House Press Secretary | [
"Being a White House press secretary sometimes requires taking a black eye or two for your boss — in this case, the president of the United States. Dana Perino learned that lesson the hard way. She served at the end of President George W. Bush's second term, and she's out with a new book, And The Good News Is ..., ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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'Civilian Surge' Plan For Afghanistan Hits A Snag | [
"Speculation abounds over whether President Obama will authorize a troop increase in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the administration is expected to increase the deployment of American government civilian workers — experts who can help rebuild the country. But there are problems persuading civilians with the requisite sk... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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How To Nab A Last-Ditch Inauguration Ticket: Write | [
"With President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration less than two weeks away, tickets to the big event are hotter than hot. There are wait lists a million names long for the presidential inauguration — and even a last-minute contest for tickets reminiscent of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Presidential Inau... | [
"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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Of 'Dark Knight,' Summer Games And Such | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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The Tuesday Link Dump: Updating The Blogroll | [
"Rather than plumb again the deepest depths of the Jazz Internet, today I am updating the blogroll/link list, a maintenance task long overdue. In addition to noting the recently-launched Web sites of Chris Kelsey and Chris Albertson, both of whom I've mentioned here before, I might point out a few more. --Earlier t... | [
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Assessing the Democratic Performance in Boston | [
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An Iraq Success Story Is Haunted By Losses | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Census Aims To Bring Statistics Home With A New Mobile App | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Health Care Dollars and Sense | [
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Demand For Upholsterers Is Great. They Can Sew Up A Job In No Time | [
"The domestic furniture manufacturing industry collapsed when U.S. companies shifted jobs to China. But in North Carolina, a new training course teaches the skills for much needed upholsterers."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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2020 Candidate Close-Ups: Sanders Joins The Race, Klobuchar's Presidential Bid | [
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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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Because It's Monday: New Soundstrike Music By Bright Eyes, Los Cenzontles | [
"English / Spanish Every Monday we bring you a brand new song or music video to keep you going on that most difficult day of the week. We are usually playful, but we want to start off this week on a more serious note. Alt.Latino has been covering the controversial new immigration legislation in Arizona from a music... | [
"Below you can find the list of NPR Music's Best CDs of 2008. To print this list, choose the \"Print Page\" icon above. Click on the title of each list to hear the music. Songs Of The Year: Best Music Of 2008Recommended by NPR's Stephen Thompson For Emma, Forever Ago, Bon Iver Re-Arrange Us, Mates of State 3 Rounds... | npr | {
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World's Worst Soccer Team Finally Wins A Game | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Can A 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Be Both In And Out Of Reach? Yes. -- Jenni Rivera: A Beautiful Voice Goes Silent. Other stories making news: -- Russia And U.S. In Talks About Syria; But Foreign Minister Says \"Brainstorming Session\" Is Not Sign Of Wavering Support For Assad. (The G... | npr | {
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After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Charlie Parker: 'Bird Lives!' Part 2 | [
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"Stories: 1) Talking 'Mad Men' With Creator Matthew Weiner 2) Lee Konitz: Always Stretching His Sax"
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Concern Over Boys' College Enrollment Numbers | [
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Fear Of Bridge Collapse Triggers Stampede In India | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Texas Takes Aim At California's Business Climate | [
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Entering Talks In Geneva, U.S. Hopes For A Ukraine Breakthrough | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry is set to meet Thursday with officials from Russia, Ukraine and the European Union. They will discuss the crisis in Ukraine. While the Obama administration has said it has overwhelming evidence that Moscow is stirring up the unrest in eastern Ukraine, it says it wants to wait before e... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Water Dispute Between Florida, Georgia | [
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Massachusetts Primary | [
"Fred Thys of member station WBUR reports on the primary race in Boston''s Eighth Congressional District. It''s the district that launched the political careers of John Kennedy and Tip O''Neill. (4:26) **Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form."
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The California Report Magazine 2006-10-13 | [
"Midterm Race Heats up in the Sierra -- Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.) of California's 4th District, which includes Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada foothills, has never had much competition. But this election has something different in store. Hear why a seat once considered safe for Republicans is suddenly more co... | [
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Tuesday Morning: Dueling Photo-Ops, Continued Surge Debate, and Op-Ed Controversy | [
"Good morning, all. Barack Obama is in Amman, Jordan after touring Iraq yesterday. His visit to the war zone included a helicopter tour with General David Petraeus -- an opportunity not just for catching up on ground conditions in Iraq, but for swashbuckling photos that made opponent John McCain's Kennebunkport gol... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Murdoch Wins Bid to Buy Dow Jones & Co. | [
"Rupert Murdoch has struck a deal to acquire The Wall Street Journal and its parent company, Dow Jones & Co. A majority of members of the Bancroft family elected to sell to Murdoch's News Corp. to seal the $5 billion deal. The family currently holds the controlling shares in Dow Jones. Late Tuesday, News Corp.'s ... | [
"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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Skier, Olympic Gold Medalist Bill Johnson Dies At 55 | [
"Bill Johnson, the skier who was the first American to win Olympic gold in a downhill event, has died, the U.S. ski team says. He was 55. \"His passing closed the final chapter in a tumultuous lifetime that saw him rise to the highest level in his sport,\" the team said in a statement. Johnson died in an assisted l... | [
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Eating Between The Lines: The Supermarket Shopper's Guide To The Truth Behind Food Labels | [
"Guest: Kimberly Lord Stewart, Award Winning Food Journalist, Editor in Chief of Dining Out Magazine, and a Contributor to Natural Home magazine"
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Michael Cerveris On Mountain Stage | [
"Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle make their first appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Keith Albee Theater in Huntington, W.V. A Huntington native, Cerveris worked at the Keith Albee as a young man, popping popcorn for patrons in the theater's basement. Since then, he's gone on to become one of Broa... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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In The Second Of Two Reports On Tajikistan, Mike Shuster Sees No End | [
"in sight to the conflict between government authorities -- inheritors of the old Soviet system -- and the Islamist, pro-democracy opposition."
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"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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As U.K. Clamps Down On Cambridge Analytica, Privacy Concerns Span Atlantic | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Writer Calvin Trillin | [
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How Many Babies Can Live In One Womb? | [
"A California woman gave birth to eight babies Monday. This is only the second time recorded in the U.S. that a woman has given birth to live octuplets. Alex Cohen talks with Slate.com's Christopher Beam about how many babies can fit inside a pregnant woman. You can also read his Explainer column on the matter here... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Military Recruiters Target Blacks, Hispanics | [
"U.S. military recruiters are making a larger effort to appeal to young African Americans and Latinos. Recruitment among blacks is down in recent years, but Hispanics are continuing to join the military in large numbers despite the continuing insurgency in Iraq -- and the efforts of some opponents to keep military ... | [
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In Your Ears For 50 Years | [
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Hip-Hop Dreams Lead To Penning Poetry | [
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Science Fiction Author Clarke Dies at 90 | [
"British science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke died Tuesday in Sri Lanka, where he lived for more than 50 years. He was 90 years old. Having written some 100 books, Clarke is perhaps best known for 2001: A Space Odyssey. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film directed by Stanley Kubric. In December, ... | [
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Nothing Out of the Ordinary | [
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Open Thread: Obama Loves a Caucus | [
"Barack Obama in Iowa, after winning the Democratic caucus Democrat Barack Obama may trail Hillary Clinton in the overall delegate count (his 765 to her 845), but there's one political venue he all but owns: the caucus, any caucus, apparently anywhere. Obama opened his party's primary season by winning the Iowa cau... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Sharpton: Bail Being Posted for Bell | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Kentucky Nuclear Plant | [
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Teenage Diary: Amanda | [
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From A New Hanssler Classic | [
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Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Inside Man,' 'American Gun,' 'Stay Alive' | [
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Stravinsky for small orchestra | [
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Thousands Of Bees Removed From New Jersey Home | [
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Indian Casinos & Campaign Fundraising | [
"-- Gil Halsted of Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Hudson, Wisconsin battled over gambling long before it became the focus of campaign fundraising investigation. Citizens are divided over whether a group of Indian tribes should open a casino. The Department of the Interior disallowed it, but investigators suspe... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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After 16 Years, Buffalo Sabres Drop Coach | [
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A Slurp for the Ages on Father's Day | [
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Lines Of Code? No, Line Dancing, Microsoft Style | [
"We'd been speculating for a while what Microsoft retail stores might be like before they finally opened last month. It turns out the truth was more horrifying than any fiction we could have made up (which I did). Employees in the video below are shown line dancing at a Mission Viejo, Calif., store. You can tell fr... | [
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Muslim Woman Sues OC Sheriff's Department Over Headscarf Removal | [
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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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What You Might Not Realize About The Benefits Of Hand-Washing | [
"OK, so maybe you're one of those people who don't wash their hands even after going to the bathroom because your dad never did and he never got sick. Or you think a three-second hand scrub is more than enough. Or you squirt on some hand-sanitizer and figure you've done your duty. I have some news for you. There's ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Ancient Egypt Exhibit | [
"NPR Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg reports on the Virginia Museum of Fine Art's exhibition, \"Splendors of Ancient Egypt.\" It's just one of many Egyptian artifacts exhibits going on across the country this summer."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Under Scrutiny, Some Head Start Programs In Limbo | [
"The Obama administration is calling for major changes in Head Start, the 46-year-old early childhood education program that helped launch President Johnson's War on Poverty. President Obama says too many children today aren't learning, and too many education programs are mismanaged. \"We're not just going to put m... | [
"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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A New Look at the Life of Desmond Tutu | [
"Journalist John Allen wrote <em>Rabble-Rouser for Peace</em>, an authorized biography of South African theologian and activist Desmond Tutu. Allen discusses the book with Tony Cox."
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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'Dr. Doom' Fears Another Financial Crisis Is Coming | [
"The economist known as \"Dr. Doom\" for his 2008 recession prediction says the world may be headed for another financial crisis. New York University professor Nouriel Roubini said Wednesday that Europe's debt troubles are so profound that the continent is falling into a \"recession that will get worse and worse.\... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Us Global Warming Plan/China's Environment | [
"Last week, President Clinton announced the U.S. position on the global climate change treaty, including incentives for adopting green energy practices and tradable pollution permits. Join Ira Flatow on the next Science Friday for a discussion of the plan and the different ways companies can meet tougher emissions ... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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G-8 Leaders Expected To Discuss Oil, Food Prices | [
"World leaders will meet Monday for the Group of Eight summit in Japan. Nancy Birdsall, president of the Center for Global Development and an expert on the global economy, discusses the meeting with Liane Hansen. LIANE HANSEN, host: World leaders will gather in Japan tomorrow for the 34th Annual G8 Summit. Up for... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Unnatural Selection' | [
"While the proliferation of prostitutes in China is especially striking, anti-trafficking workers stress that gangs sell women into both sex work and marriage, and the majority of trafficked women end up as bought brides, invisible farmers' wives disappeared into village routine. According to one local NGO report, ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Sharon Battles Supporters over Gaza Pullout Plan | [
"NPR's Julie McCarthy reporters about Tuesday's vote by the Israeli legislature that could lead to the pullout of Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip. The plan has driven a wedge between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his one-time allies in the settler movement. Sharon says a settler pullout is crucial to a lastin... | [
"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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How Shopping Malls Are Adapting In An Online World | [
"Traditional shopping malls took a big hit after the economic collapse. Problems at big retailers Sears and J.C. Penney — two of the biggest mall tenants — could signal even more troubles. But malls are trying to adapt. As online shopping grows, things are getting more and more competitive out in the real world of ... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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