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One Band's Key Instrument: Wheels | [
"Some musicians arrive at their gigs in a tricked out tour bus. Others, if they're lucky, in a limo. But there's a popular band based in downtown Los Angeles that relies on a lower-key, low-carbon form of transportation. In car-crazy L.A., the band members either bike, walk or skateboard to all of their gigs. The l... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Push Polls: Telling Campaign Tales | [
"Push polls are automated phone calls made to sound like an objective poll. But they actually are designed to promote a specific candidate. John Dickerson, Washington editor for <em>Slate</em>, tells Alex Chadwick about a recent wave of push polls."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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‘I Lost My Mother And I Didn't Have To’: Daughter Shares Story Of COVID-19 Spread In Tenn. Nursi | [
"Debbie Bolton lost her mother Clara Ruth Summers to COVID-19 just days after Summers’ 89th birthday. Summers, who had dementia, was living at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee, where more than 161 residents caught the coronavirus and 19 people died. Bolton’s lawyer has notified the ce... | [
"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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Medical Experts Are Still Figuring Out How To Use Controversial Alzheimer's Drug | [
"At a scientific meeting in Denver, Colo., doctors who treat Alzheimer's patients are figuring out how they will use the newly approved drug Aduhelm, which has had conflicting evidence of its efficacy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Arizona Researchers to Study Valley Fever Fungus | [
"Last year was a record one for infections of Valley Fever. Now, Arizona scientists are going to look inside the fungus that causes it. They hope to learn more about the fungus...and the disease. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports."
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Are Americans Still Willing to Wait for a President? | [
"GUESTS: KATHERINE LANPHER *Host, \"Midmorning\" on Minnesota Public Radio (two hour live talk show) T.R. REID *London Bureau Chief, <EM>The Washington Post</EM> OTHER GUESTS: TBA Join us for a discussion about the latest developments in the presidential election. We want to hear from YOU about the post- electio... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Cajun Party: Songs Of Summer Sweat | [
"It's no secret that Cajun and zydeco music is all about sweat. So you can go to Louisiana for a summertime steambath — as I write this, the temperature in Lafayette is 93 degrees, with a heat index of 103 — or you can bring a bit of the heat to you. Here are five songs guaranteed to get your feet moving, at which ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Viking's Choice: Ex-Breathers, 'Stand Still' | [
"Maybe the name Ex-Breathers is a punk joke, like how in the '90s every zine and show flyer listed the former members of bands in parenthesis to help y'all keep track of the Page Six punk drama. It's just as well, because three years after their debut album, the Tallahassee punks almost sound like a different band,... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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In Digestion: Mary Roach Explains What Happens To The Food We Eat | [
"With books like Stiff and Spook, Roach has built a reputation for making unpalatable subjects entertaining. In Gulp, she tackles the human digestive system, from the mouth on down."
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Cardinal Ratzinger Seen as Papal Contender | [
"Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany is considered one of most conservative voices in the church and has also emerged as a key contender to become the next Pope. Melissa Block talks with John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the <EM>National Catholic Reporter</EM> and author of <EM>Cardinal Ratzinger: The Vatican'... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Linking Torture Tolerance to Safety Threat | [
"Faced with threats to its security, a democratic society will often seek to elude confronting the issue of torture. That's the conclusion of journalist Joseph Lelyveld of The New York Times Magazine . In the article, \"Interrogating Ourselves,\" Lelyveld examined the question of where Americans draw the line when ... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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The 'Auto Show Of Auto Shows' Kicks Off Amid Downturn | [
"The annual Detroit Auto show kicked off Monday. The venue, known for its extravagance and its ability to bring millions of dollars into Detroit, is especially important to the Motor City this year as it has some of the highest foreclosure and unemployment rates in the country. Host Michel Martin talks with Jerome ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Informant Foils Underwear Bomb Plot | [
"There is more information on the story of the al-Qaida plot to bomb an airplane heading to the United States. It turns out, the man who was supposed to be the bomber was working for an intelligence service."
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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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Winter Jazzfest 2014: Tips Of The Iceberg | [
"The logo for the 2014 Winter Jazzfest, marking the festival's 10th anniversary, is a giant iceberg floating into New York harbor. Like the iceberg, this year's edition was both big — 90-plus groups over five nights, representing just a small portion of a larger scene — and cold and wet, in that it rained both nigh... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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The U.S. Role In Setting Up South Sudan | [
"On July 9th, South Sudan will become the world's newest independent nation. Questions remain about the partition process, and fighting has already broken out over a disputed border region. U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Princeton Lyman explains the U.S role in setting up the new country."
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"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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Obama Administration Officials Take The 'Malign' Line On Iran | [
"'Malign' is the buzzword of the moment among administration officials to describe Iran's activities in the region. NPR takes a look at the use of the word."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Why free security software is your best bet | [
"Rob Pegoraro of the Washington Post says a patchwork quilt of free and cheap security software probably beats any expensive suite from the likes of Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro."
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"A bug called Heartbleed has revealed a hole in one of the most popular encryption programs online. Tech professionals are working on other ways to protect your data beside needing a password."
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The LoopCast for January 12, 2007 | [
"In preparation for our upcoming show on how technology affects our behavior, Jeff heads to the University of Minnesota to see if iPod users will take out both earbuds to talk to him (and, when they don't, find out what's in their other ear). Then we check in with our buddy Sanden, who just journeyed to a far corn... | [
"Actor and comedian Ed Helms — best known for his role on the NBC comedy series The Office — joins us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of a Relatively Healthy Addiction. (Three questions about Tetris.) Originally broadcast June 9, 2009."
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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | [
"The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Robert Shaw, perform the \"Pie Jesu\" (PEE-ay YAY-zoo) movement from the Requiem by Gabriel Faure. (Telarc CD-80135)"
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"Bob Engelhart and Dave Granlund say Flake Off! to winter storms."
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Lack of Mandate on Iraq Haunts Bush | [
"Among the many lessons the U.S. is being taught in the travails of Iraq, one stands out because it should not have been necessary. Let's call this lesson the rule of proportionate mandate. The rule is this: the scope of your plans must be matched by the breadth of your support. Remaking the Middle East by overthro... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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One Author Argues 'Sociopathic' Baby Boomers Have Hurt America | [
"Bruce Cannon Gibney writes that for decades the United States has been run by people who are deceitful, selfish, imprudent, remorseless and hostile — the baby boomers, a generation that Gibney defines as being born between 1940 and 1964. In his new book, “A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomer... | [
"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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Steve Bannon Takes Anti-Establishment Message Overseas: 'Let Them Call You Racists' | [
"Both have suffered political falls and on Saturday in Lille, France, Steve Bannon, the onetime chief White House strategist, and Marine Le Pen, who lost the French presidency to Emmanuel Macron in May, sought to prop up each other with a shared anti-establishment stance. Bannon, on a European tour that includes st... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Double Take 'Toons: Ready, Set, Charge? | [
"Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign making Mitt Romney nearly certain to be the Republican nominee. The race for the general election is beginning to heat up. John Cole and Pat Bagley look at what's to come."
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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In New York, 'Horror Stories' and Halloween | [
"When Juliet Jegasothy came to the United States from Sri Lanka, she had already heard many stories about what life was like in America. \"We came to America in 1969, we were just newly married, and we came to Brooklyn, New York.\" Jegasothy recently told her friend Sheena Jacob. \"I was so terrified to even open t... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Bush Urges Chinese to 'Float' Currency | [
"The Bush administration wants China, its biggest Asian trading partner, to help slow the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs by \"floating\" its currency. Administration officials believe China's currency is undervalued enough that it creates a vacuum for manufacturing jobs. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Rising Death Toll Of Migrants Turns EU's Attention To Smugglers | [
"A new European operation is stopping, seizing and searching boats in the Mediterranean suspected of migrant trafficking."
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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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Spending Bill Caught In Partisan Fight Ahead Of Friday Deadline | [
"Congressional negotiators delayed the release of a $1.3 trillion spending bill Tuesday as the clock ticked closer to a Friday shutdown deadline amid battles over more than a dozen unresolved policy matters. Leaders originally planned to release the details of the bill over the weekend but the spending talks remain... | [
"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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Trailer: Hidden Brain 2.0 | [
"We have an anniversary to celebrate. We've been bringing you Hidden Brain for a year now, and we are so glad and thankful you've come along with us. We've learned a lot about what you like, and what we like. Specifically, deep dives into stories or topics that reveal something true about human behavior. Now, it's ... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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We Have A ScuttleButton Winner! | [
"Two, in fact! We have two firsts in ScuttleButton history. Here's number one. For the first time ever, not one submission to last week's button puzzle was incorrect. Sometimes people are close, but wrong, and sometimes the guesses are so off they boggle the imagination. But everyone figured out last week's puzzle.... | [
"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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Agriculture Bill - Cuba | [
"An agricultural spending bill, which could provide relief to desperate American farmers, sits in Congress this weekend. It contains a provision that could loosen the trade embargo against Cuba. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Soldiers Wounded in Grenade Attack | [
"NPR's Scott Horsley reports that military officials are calling it a terrorist attack: at Camp Pennsylvania in northern Kuwait, \"one or more terrorists\" tossed hand grenades into the command tent. Ten were hurt, six seriously. It's unclear which unit of the Army's 101st Airborne Division was involved."
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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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Swamp-Buggy Races a Beloved Florida Tradition | [
"Naples, Fla., is home to the \"swamp buggy\" races, an Everglades tradition that dates back to 1949. Although airboats and cars have long since eliminated the need for swamp buggies, racing the buggies is still a beloved part of Florida culture. From member station WGCU, Christine Buckley reports."
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Democratic Field Reshuffles As Super Tuesday Looms | [
"Democratic candidates are preparing for Super Tuesday when nearly a third of the delegates in the 2020 Democratic presidential race are up for grabs. The field narrowed after Joe Biden’s commanding victory in South Carolina on Saturday, and both Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg quit over the weekend. NPR’... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Fervor Vs Compromise At Supreme Court Birth Control Arguments | [
"Updated at 5:11 p.m. ET A closely divided Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case testing Trump administration rules that cut back on access to birth control under the Affordable Care Act. The difficulty of the issues was illustrated by the fact that the arguments lasted 49 minutes longer than scheduled.... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Episode 803: Nudge, Nudge, Nobel | [
"Economists used to assume that people were, overall, rational. They may make mistakes now and then, but, if reasonably informed, they do the right thing. Then came Richard Thaler, who, in October, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. While Thaler was teaching at the University of Rochester, he had a side gig.... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Amazon To Hire More Workers Than Last Holiday Season | [
"Amazon has announced that it's looking to hire 70,000 full-time temporary employees for the holiday season. That's a 40 percent increase in hires from last year. The world's largest online retailer says it hopes to convert thousands of these seasonal jobs into permanent positions after the holiday rush."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Latest Assessment Of Georges | [
"Host Renee Montagne talks with Kathy Barton, American Red Cross in Mobile, Alabama about the latest information on Hurricane George."
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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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Clive Owen, 'Inside Man' | [
"Actor Clive Owen co-stars with Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster in the new Spike Lee film <em>Inside Man</em>. His previous films include <em>Closer</em>, <em>Sin City</em>, <em>I'll Sleep When I'm Dead</em> and <em>Croupier</em>. (This interview was originally broadcast July 12, 2004.)"
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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North Dakota’s Only Congressman Backs Trump As The Likely GOP Nominee | [
"With Donald Trump’s decisive victory Tuesday night in Indiana, the candidate’s supporters are celebrating his new status as the party’s likely nominee in Cleveland this July. North Dakota’s Congressman Kevin Cramer, who conducted his own straw poll because the state party didn’t hold a caucus or a primary, backs T... | [
"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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Iraq Foils Us Inspectors | [
"NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on a crucial meeting today in Baghdad between the United Nations special envoy to Iraq and Iraq's deputy prime minister. The special envoy, Prakash Shah, was expected to deliver \"a very firm message\" from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan about Iraq's latest confrontation with weapons ins... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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Software industry wants consumers to rat on software pirates who sell on eBay | [
"Software industry offers a bounty for turning in software pirates who sell their counterfit goods on eBay"
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"Two weeks ago, the Recording Industry Association of America announced plans to sue music fans who illegally swap copyright songs online. But some techies are already working on programs that help people share files while evading the recording industry. Laura Sydell reports."
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The Future Of America's Manufacturing Jobs | [
"More and more factory work in the United States is being done by machines, and the industry increasingly relies on highly skilled workers. NPR's Adam Davidson explores the shifts in the manufacturing industry, and Tim Aeppel of the <em>Wall Street Journal</em> discusses the implications for the U.S. economy."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Romeo Santos: Taking Bachata Mainstream | [
"The hottest artist on the Latin charts right now is Dominican-American Romeo Santos. His band Aventura has sold 4 million records in the U.S. and sold out Madison Square Garden in New York several times. He may not be a household name among non-Hispanics yet, but Santos is determined to change that. His debut solo... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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What To Expect From Upcoming Supreme Court Rulings | [
"The cases have been argued and the decisions have been made, but only the nine Justices know the outcomes. Over the next few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on a slew of high-stakes cases involving health care, adoption and voting rights. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Joan Biskupic, CNN l... | [
"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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Goodie Mob Puts Crossover Acceptance On The Line | [
"It's amazing that Goodie Mob's fifth album, Age Against the Machine, exists at all. As part of Atlanta's Dungeon Family, the quartet — comprised of Cee Lo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo — debuted as the more serious, more backwoods cousins of Outkast with 1995's Soul Food — an album that was heady, streetwise, co... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Memory And Loss Haunt The Stories In 'The Refugees' | [
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Quick Take: June 7 Primaries | [
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The Color of Money: Competing Calling Plans | [
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Clinton, Sanders Clash In Their Final Debate Before N.Y. Primary | [
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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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Congress Turns to Post-Election Business | [
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Unintended E-Mail Consequences | [
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Rural Districts Help McCain | [
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A German City, Citing Pressure On Services, Gets Green Light To Ban New Refugees | [
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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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Senate Confirms Janet Yellen As Federal Reserve Chair | [
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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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Bridge Collapse Will Be Probed Piece by Piece | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'The Deeper The Water The Uglier The Fish' Is A Darkly Beautiful Debut | [
"Editor's note: This review includes a brief account of a character's suicide attempt. Katya Apekina's debut novel opens with two sisters at a dance recital in New York. They've been brought there by their father, a man they barely know, but with whom they now live. \"Mom is in St. Vincent's, resting,\" the elder ... | [
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Does Anyone In The GOP Carry Jack Kemp's Torch? | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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'Tour of Duty' Explores Kerry's Vietnam Years | [
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Houston Astros Win Game 5 And Take 3-2 Lead In World Series | [
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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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Census Bureau Launches Experiment To Gauge Public Reaction To Citizenship Question | [
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Photos: 3 Very Different Views Of Japanese Internment | [
"After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the U.S. War Relocation Authority made a decision it would soon regret. It hired famed photographer Dorothea Lange to take pictures as 110,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans were removed from their homes on the West Coast and interned at remote military-style camps througho... | [
"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Brighten Up Lunch With Kathy Gunst | [
"Running out of ideas for lunch? Here & Now Resident Chef Kathy Gunst joins Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young in the studio with tips and recipes — from soups and sandwiches to drinks — to brighten up the midday meal. \nGreen Goddess Dressing\nHomemade Ginger Ale or Ginger Tea\nWhite Bean Crostini and Rosem... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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High Court Deals Public Employee Unions Key Defeat | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the fight over the rights of public employee unions Thursday, dealing the unions another major defeat. By a 5-to-4 vote, the court ruled that when unions set up special political funds to fight for or against referendums on the ballot, nonmember government workers may not be as... | [
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Why Russia's Not Worried About Western Sanctions | [
"Though some in the West wonder why Russia would risk its political and economic relationships with Western allies by invading Ukraine, political analyst and author Ben Judah says this should come as no surprise at all. In fact, Judah maintains that Western countries, particularly those in Europe, may have more to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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Henhouse Killer Tracked | [
"Malcom Jones was fed up with attacks on his chickens and wanted conclusive proof of who the killer was. So he sent gray and white hairs found at the bloody crime scene off to a crime lab. The result: a perfect match for Sabrina, the malamute-border collie mix who lived next door. Robert Siegel talks with Jones abo... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia | [
"Host Jessica Harris speaks with Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia. Since his teens, Chouinard has been an avid climber and adventure seeker. He innovated rock and ice climbing equipment, which he sold through his first company Chouinard Equipment. Since he founded Patagonia in 1973, the company has been a mod... | [
"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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Ophelia Forces North Carolina Coastal Evacuation | [
"Two-and-a-half weeks after Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ophelia sweeps along the coastline of North Carolina. The storm has been moving slowly, bringing heavy rain and winds of 85 miles an hour. Many residents along North Carolina's coast have evacuated, and federal, state and local officials are on al... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Images, More Possible Debris, But No Sure Sign Of Flight 370. -- Washington State Mudslide: Heartbreaking Search Resumes. -- 'Bishop Of Bling' Is A Bishop No More. And here are more early headlines: Before Obama Arrival, 3 Secret Service Agents Sent Home For Discip... | npr | {
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Why Bugs? Simple ... | [
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Afghan 'Kite Runner' Actors Say They Were Misled | [
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Aerial Skiing Is A Game Of Skill — And Strategy | [
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Dracula Visited, Didn't Live, Here | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Getting The Bedfellows Of Immigration Policy Right | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Pianist Marta Deyanova | [
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David Bowie Turns 60 | [
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Nation Vs. National Review: U.S. As Global Cop? Watch! | [
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Sullivan Summit Unites African, American Leaders | [
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From Australia To France, Another Bad Day For Uber | [
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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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U.S. Migrants Stream Across Border Into Canada | [
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'Hate Won't Win': Shock and Mourning In Charleston | [
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New John Cassavetes DVD Set Released | [
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Israel Admits To Torture | [
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Hundreds of Katrina Victims Sue Insurance Companies | [
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Brooklyn Rider Blurs Classical Boundaries On 'Almanac' | [
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Habib Koite Releases First Album in Six Years | [
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Wisconsin Democrats Exceed Million-Signature Mark For Walker Recall | [
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Trump Tweets U.S. Has A Massive Trade Deficit With Germany | [
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Nikki Giovanni Offers 'One Ounce Of Truth' | [
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Rail Operators Aim To Do More Short-Distance Hauling | [
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Only Around Half Of 'Tender Age' Children Will Be Reunited With Parents By Deadline | [
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USS Boxer Used Electronic Jamming To Take Down Iranian Drone, Pentagon Sources Say | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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A Look Back At Career Of Yankees Icon Sheppard | [
"For more than 50 years, announcer Bob Sheppard has been the iconic voice of Yankee Stadium. Sheppard has missed the last two Yankee seasons because of illness. And yesterday, the Web site for Major League Baseball ran a story saying that Sheppard has decided it is time to retire. Melissa Block looks back at his ca... | [
"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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Obama On Ft. Hood Cautions Against 'Jumping To Conclusions' | [
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"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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NFL's Vick Indicted on Charges of Dog-Fighting | [
"NFL star quarterback Michael Vick was indicted this week for running a dog-fighting operation on his Virginia property. Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sports Illustrated writer George Dohrmann talks with Deborah Amos. NOAH ADAMS, host: It's DAY TO DAY. I'm Noah Adams. DEBO... | [
"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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Pastor Bans Fried Chicken, Promotes Health | [
"In Miss., church attendees share meals that include lots of mac and cheese, pork chops and fried food. But Miss. has the highest obesity rate in the U.S. Local Rev. Michael Minor is spreading the gospel of healthy eating, and The National Baptist Convention has asked him to create health and wellness plans to infl... | [
"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 Root: New Loan Rules Harm Minority Students | [
"Harry C. Alford is president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. The Department of Education has proposed new rules for students attending career-oriented schools that could disproportionally harm minority students. The rules, which would go into effect in November, could cut off support for those ... | [
"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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NPR: Fresh Air for Thursday, Apr 19 2007 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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National Review: The Summer Of Unrecovery | [
"Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. 'The pace of economic recovery is likely to be more modest in the near term than had been anticipated.'' Those were the carefully chosen words of the Federal Reserve Board after its meeting Tuesday. Translation into English: We wuz wrong. So ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Fate Of Poland's Supreme Court Is Now In President's Hands, Despite Protests | [
"Poland is poised to dissolve a key separation of government powers, as President Andrzej Duda is expected to sign a bill that puts the nation's Supreme Court under the control of the ruling party, despite citizens' protests and pleas from allies in the EU and U.S. Poland's Senate approved the measure early Saturda... | [
"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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Our Taste For Turtle Soup Nearly Wiped Out Terrapins. Then Prohibition Saved Them | [
"In the mid-19th century, Americans developed a frenzied culinary affair with turtle. Almost overnight, the diamondback terrapin — a small coastal turtle found from Cape Cod to the Gulf Coast — went from subsistence food to luxury cuisine, showing up on menus from the White House to Gold Rush-era San Francisco. The... | [
"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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Many Are Replacing Disability Checks With Paychecks | [
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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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