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Airline Workers Brace As Federal Aid Runs Out This Month | [
"Flight attendants, pilots and other airline employees hope a deadlocked Congress will agree to extend a federal payroll relief program and prevent mass layoffs."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Gun Violence In Austin, Texas, Reflects Broader National Pattern | [
"As homicide rates spike nationwide, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Steve Adler, mayor of Austin, Texas, about how his city is handling violent crime and gun violence."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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'Garfield' Is Funny Again! | [
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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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Military Sexual Trauma: A Little-Known Veteran Issue | [
"Rachel Caesar first tried to join the Army after she saw a recruitment insert in Jet magazine. She filled it out and sent it in. She was 8 years old. It wasn't long before her mom's phone started ringing. Caesar's mom told the Army recruiter: \"Maybe you'll see her in 10 years,\" according to Caesar today. Sure ... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Northeast: Coronavirus-Related Restrictions By State | [
"NPR is tracking coronavirus-related developments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia so you can read up on your state's COVID-19 response and how it compares to others. This rundown focuses on statewide measures — local jurisdictions may vary. Part of a series on coronavirus-related restric... | [
"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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The Meaning Of Meghan: 'Black' And 'Royal' No Longer An Oxymoron In Britain | [
"\"England's First Black Princess!\" lots of media blared a variety of that this week, immediately after the official announcement of what several tabloids have been speculating about for months: Prince Harry, brother of Prince William, son of Charles and Diana, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, is engaged. His inten... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Friends with Money,' 'Lucky Number Slevin,' 'Benchwarmers' | [
"<em>Slate</em> contributor Mark Jordan Legan reviews what critics are saying about his weekend's movie releases -- <em>Friends with Money</em>, <em>Lucky Number Slevin</em> and the underdog baseball comedy <em>Benchwarmers</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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China Miéville Goes To War In 'New Paris.' Very, Very Weird War | [
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Interfaith Round-Table: A Conversation On Theology | [
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'Forget The Alamo' Author Says We Have The Texas Origin Story All Wrong | [
"Remember the Alamo? According to Texas lore, it's the site in San Antonio where, in 1836, about 180 Texan rebels died defending the state during Texas' war for independence from Mexico. The siege of the Alamo was memorably depicted in a Walt Disney series and in a 1960 movie starring John Wayne. But three writers,... | [
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Sales Of New Homes Rose 11.1 Percent In March | [
"Sales of newly built homes rose 11.1 percent in March from February, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 300,000, the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development report. Still, the pace is 21.9 percent below that of March 2010. Bloomberg News says that in March, the housing industry \"straine... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Many Migrants Who Rushed U.S. Border Are Sent Back To Their Country | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Culturetopia: Must-Listen Arts & Entertainment (Eating Edition) | [
"This week's edition of Culturetopia, NPR's weekly podcast of our best arts and culture stories, has arrived. Listen right here, or subscribe to the podcast here. This week: Nora Ephron talks about cooking up the new film Julie And Julia, and we hear a profile of a socially committed Senegalese rap pioneer. We talk... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Gene Cernan, Last Man To Walk On The Moon, Dies At 82 | [
"The last person to leave footprints on the moon has died. NASA reported that Gene Cernan died Monday at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. Gene Cernan flew in space three times, including twice to the moon. Cernan was big, brash and gregarious. And if he hadn't been lucky, he could have missed his chance to ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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9-11: Where Were You? | [
"I was in Johannesburg, South Africa, after having attended the World Conference Against Racism. It was envigorating and depressing ... basically, someone had beef with everyone. Israel and the United States walked out. An African official -- I cannot remember from which country -- said that black Americans should ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Samsung Shows Off Flash-Based Laptop 'Disk Drive' | [
"Samsung has a new laptop prototype that doesn't use a hard-disk drive; it runs on 32 gigabytes of flash memory. Steve Inskeep talks with David Pogue, technology columnist for <em>The New York Times</em> about the device. The flash drive reads data three times faster, and writes data 1.5 times faster, then a regula... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Even In D.C., Form Follows Function | [
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Gulf Residents Skeptical Of Federal Oil Report | [
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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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What Cockroaches With Backpacks Can Do. Ah-mazing | [
"Cockroaches are widely despised. They're attracted to filth. They frighten people, even give them nightmares. But for a team of scientists at Texas A&M University, the roach is a hero: the first animal that humans might successfully transform into a robot, a hybrid of insect and machine that we can send anywhere t... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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N. Korea Pushes for Talks with U.S. | [
"A day after it test-fires a cruise missile over the Sea of Japan, North Korea renews its call for direct talks with the United States on its nuclear weapons program. North Korea has accused the Bush administration of \"evading its responsibility\" by refusing to negotiate. NPR's Eric Weiner reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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Campuses Play Host To Tanning Beds, Despite Skin Cancer Risk | [
"The frigid winters left everyone hungry for sun at the college I attended in Chicago. I still remember a friend longing for a tanning studio, preferably just down the hill from the student center. And as it turns out, in a surprising number of college campuses now, that's just the case. Half of the top 125 U.S. 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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Syrian Civil War Rages On; Parts Of Damascus A 'Wasteland' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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A Busy Week In Politics: Climate Pact, Russia Probe | [
"President Trump announced the U.S. will exit the climate deal, and there was more news about the Russia investigation. And next week, former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate."
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What The Ba-kaaaawk? Activist Behind #TrumpChicken Isn't Done Yet | [
"No, it was not a dream. There really was a 30-foot inflatable chicken behind the White House on Wednesday. And, yes: The golden coiffed bird, which debuted in China late last year, bore an eerie resemblance to President Trump. What with its furrowed eyebrows, red wattle in place of the president's usual red tie, a... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Hagel To Announce Massive Shakeup Of U.S. Nuclear Forces | [
"Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded that problems in the nation's nuclear forces are rooted in a lack of investment, inattention by high-level leaders and sagging morale, and is ordering top-to-bottom changes, vowing to invest billions of dollars to fix the management of the world's most deadly weapons, tw... | [
"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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Computer Pioneer/Paleontology Update | [
"Last month, an international team of researchers announced the discovery of a new hominid species, and animal remains that were butchered with stone tools. This week, other scientists say they've found a field of ancient stone tools, and evidence for how they were made. In this hour, we'll get an update on the lat... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Temple Grandin on HBO, Vampire Weekend and More | [
"This week on Culturetopia: the acclaimed livestock-handling expert describes being played by Claire Danes; the Afropop kids from Columbia University spill about being constantly compared to Paul Simon; J.D. Salinger remembered; an NPR-reporter-turned -bestselling-author muses on the iPad; the creators of Lost disc... | [
"Harry features News of the Warm, News from Outside the Bubble, Dick Cheney: Confidential and Apologies of the Week."
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Essay: World Conference Against Racism | [
"Scott Simon reflects on the United Nation's Racism Conference in Durban, South Africa."
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Cowboy Rookie Hit With $54,896 Dinner Tab | [
"Rookie players on the Dallas Cowboys are supposed to carry around their teammates' shoulder pads during training camp. Rookie receiver Dez Bryant refused. And because he failed to pick up the pads, he was required to pick up a check instead. Twenty of the oversized players went to a steakhouse. Bryant had to pay f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- It's Looking Like The Senate Will Approve the Budget Deal. -- Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt And KISS Are In The Rock Hall. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Jeh Johnson As Homeland Security Secretary. (Politico) Angela Merkel Elected As German Chancellor, S... | npr | {
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In Argentina, Coca-Cola Tests Market For 'Green' Coke | [
"To escape Washington's summer's swelter, I've flown to Argentina and discovered that there's one big surprise among the many things that set this part of the world apart at the moment. Yes, the steaks are great, the tangos catchy, and the weather here in Buenos Aires cool in July. But who'd have expected that the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Dr. Edward Hallowell: 'Connect' | [
"Dr. Edward Hallowell talks about <em>Connect</em>, his new book about what he sees as the essential need for intimate attachments. Hallowell is a practicing psychiatrist and an instructor at the Harvard Medical School. His other books include <em>Worry</em> (1997), and <em>Answers to Distraction</em>(1995) about a... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Let's Talk About The Weather | [
"Highlights from our coverage of the Polar Vortex and other meteorological stories from the year."
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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How the Cookie Crumbles | [
"Heather Donnell's favorite treat becomes Muni roadkill, but what happens next is far sweeter."
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Song Premiere: Gaza, 'Not With All The Hope In The World' | [
"Sometimes there's just no room for subtlety. Sometimes you hate everyone and everything because that's the only way the world makes sense. Sometimes you wonder what the musical equivalent of a panther rattling a barbed-wire cage is. Well, maybe only Gaza has thought of that last one. While some extreme metal bands... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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The New York Scandia Symphony, | [
"The New York Scandia Symphony, an ensemble devoted to Scandinavian music, performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto with soloist Lisa Hansen and conductor Dorrit Matson. Recorded May 15th at New York's Trinity Church. (LRP Studios Recordings)"
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Our Conversation On Race In 'World of Warcraft,' Unabridged | [
"World of Warcraft is trying to reduce racial inequality. Don't worry, this isn't about racial disparities between black, Latino and Asian players — we're talking about gnomes and trolls and orcs here. Last week, Blizzard Entertainment, the developers behind the hugely popular role-playing game, tweaked some of the... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Bipartisan Disapproval Follows Bill Clinton's Meeting With Loretta Lynch | [
"A strange thing is uniting Democrats and Republicans in Washington: the widespread disapproval of a meeting between Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton on an airport tarmac in Arizona. Lynch told reporters that the impromptu conversation on her government aircraft in Phoenix on Monday ... | [
"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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Tavis Smiley Wants To Hold President 'Accountable' | [
"President Obama marked his first 100 days in office earlier this week and enjoys a very high approval rating. But some wonder whether the first African-American president has done enough to help advance black Americans, in particular, and if he has any responsibility to do so. Author and media commentator Tavis Sm... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Critics See Legal, Political Risks If Trump Keeps Ties To His Businesses | [
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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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Ethiopia Threatens Final Offensive In Tigray | [
"Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed issued a 72-hour ultimatum Sunday for the leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to surrender. The leader of TPLF said his people are “ready to die” to defend their region despite the prime minister’s warnings. Host Peter O’Dowd spea... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Is 'The Blob' Back? Latest Marine Heat Wave Could Pose New Risks To Sea Life | [
"A huge new marine heat wave has gripped the waters off the U.S. West Coast, threatening to ravage marine life and decimate commercial fishing over an expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The new hot spot rivals \"The Blob\" — a gigantic patch of unusually warm water that appeared in nearly the exact same spot in 2014. Li... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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NPR One: An Award-Winning Cross-Platform Experience | [
"Since launching NPR One in 2014, we've been working to deliver a news and storytelling experience that meets users in all the places they are now and will be in the future. For the Digital Media team, this has meant designing and building focused, yet flexible apps for smartphones, smart TVs, car infotainment syst... | [
"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Stretches To 2nd Week | [
"NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Indonesia, where he joined a search and rescue mission near the foot of the nation's most active volcano. Mount Merapi has been erupting violently for almost two weeks."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Congress Approves $16.3 Billion VA Health Care Bill | [
"With a 91-3 vote in the Senate Thursday, Congress has passed a massive $16.3 billion bill to address problems with health care for veterans and other problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill now moves forward to the White House for President Obama's signature. The House voted overwhelmingly to ap... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NTSB: Amtrak Washington Train Doing 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone. -- U.S. Says North Korea 'Directly Responsible' For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack. -- CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class. And here are more early headlines: GOP Tax Bill Goes To Hous... | npr | {
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Understanding Sufism And The Sinai Peninsula | [
"More than 300 people are dead after an attack on a mosque in the Sinai Peninsula. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Sahar Aziz of Rutgers Law School about why militants would attack a Sufi mosque."
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The Black Literary Imagination | [
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Actress and author Carrie Fisher | [
"Actress and author Carrie Fisher. She's probably best-known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star War movies, which are currently being rereleased. She wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel, \"Postcards From the Edge.\" Fisher's other roles have been in the films, \"Soapdish\" and \"W... | [
"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Former Yugoslavia 101: The Balkans Breakup | [
"If you're confused about how the former Yugoslavia dissolved after the fall of communism, you're not alone. The country was melded together after World War I from six major Slavic groups and its post-communism breakup has largely followed ethnic lines. Michele Norris has a primer on the new states created in the B... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Libby Pleads Not Guilty in CIA Leak Case | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Newspaper publisher CYNTHIA BROWN of American Police Beat | [
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"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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Journalist And Iraqi Interpreter Unite | [
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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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Can The U.S. And China Keep Their Climate Pledges? | [
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"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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'Beale Street' And 'Vice' Composer Isn't Afraid To Play The 'Wrong' Notes | [
"From the cello-laden soundtrack of If Beale Street Could Talk to the symphony of \"wrong notes\" he created for Vice, composer Nicholas Britell seeks out sounds that capture each film's essence. His process involves many discussions with a film's director before the film has even been shot — and a lot of experimen... | [
"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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How Much Will A COVID-19 Vaccine Cost? | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Rabbis Diversify To Connect To Students; Just Don't Bring Up Israel | [
"Rabbi Evan Goodman runs Hillel, the campus Jewish center, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In recent years, he's had to rethink his job. \"Years past, when I was in college,\" he says, the Jewish organization \"was a rabbi at a campus that put up a schedule of classes ... and drew the same 10 studen... | [
"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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JAMA Study on Mrs. America Contestants | [
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What It Was Like To Report From Iran Last Week | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about her week of reporting in Iran — just after the targeted killing of a top Iranian general by the U.S. Kelly was one of few Americans reporting in Iran last week."
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Big Change Yields Small Change As Zimbabweans Turn In Their Trillions | [
"In Zimbabwe, even the trillionaires are struggling to make ends meet. But that is about to change as the government begins a phasing out of the massively hyperinflated Zimbabwean dollar in favor of a multi-currency regime involving mainly a mix of U.S. dollars and South African rand that, in any case, has been the... | [
"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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Political Exile, A Centuries-Old Russian Tradition, Returns | [
"On a bright Sunday afternoon last November, Anastasia Popova was picketing outside the Russian Embassy in Washington with a dozen other activists. \"Russia will be free! Russia will be free!\" they chanted at the hulking white building on the other side of the street. The forlorn group of protesters held up signs ... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Italy Ready to Lead Lebanon Cease-Fire Force | [
"European officials meet in Brussels for talks on the composition of a peacekeeping mission to support a U.N.-negotiated cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon. Italy says it's ready to lead the 15,000-strong international force."
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Stretching Back-To-School Dollars | [
"As inflation hits the highest rate since 1991, parents are finding clever ways to shop for school supplies and fall clothes. Mary Harmon, a mother of four living in Corona, Calif., shares her money-saving tricks with Alex Cohen. ALEX CHADWICK, host: This is Day to Day. I'm Alex Chadwick. ALEX COHEN, host: And I... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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FBI Used Paid Informants On Best Buy's Geek Squad To Flag Child Pornography | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scientists Share Chemistry Nobel For Breakthrough In Microscopy. -- Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani. And here are more early headlines: FBI Asks For Help In Identifying Alleged American Militant. (CNN) Federal Judges Overturn Virginia Elect... | npr | {
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Mass Layoffs Up Again | [
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest figures for mass layoffs -- meaning at least 50 people from a single company opening unemployment claims in a five-week period. Last month, there were 2,796 mass layoffs up 542 from January. In total, 295,477 workers lost their jobs in February as a result of ... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Double Take 'Toons: And Justice For ... ?: | [
"Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wasn't read his Miranda rights before he was taken into custody. Daryl Cagle thinks \"public safety exceptions\" should be made more often, while Matt Wuerker affirmed the importance of not infringing on these rights during last year's debate over Arizona immigrati... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Violence Continues As Drug Wars Rage In Mexico | [
"As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to Mexico this week, high on her agenda is the Mexican drug war that threatens to destabilize parts of the U.S.-Mexico border. The drug war killed more than 6,000 people last year and has prompted some security analysts to warn that Mexico is in danger of becoming a fa... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Letters: Presidential Debates, Pilots of Tomorrow | [
"Listeners weigh in on the presidential debates and a segment featuring the young African-American pilots from Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum based in Compton, Calif."
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Want To See Regina Spektor In Concert? | [
"On May 31, we'll live webcast and broadcast a concert by Regina Spektor from New York's Le Poisson Rouge. You'll be able to watch the whole thing live on NPR Music and via our apps as it's happening, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. But if you're in New York City on the night of the show and want to go, we've got free tic... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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California Rep. Maxine Waters Says She'll Fight Back Against Trump | [
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As Flooding Continues In Pakistan, Secretary Clinton Pledges U.S. Support | [
"In Foggy Bottom this morning, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. \"will continue to help Pakistan in the days and weeks ahead,\" as widespread flooding continues to devastate the country. According to The Associated Press, \"floodwaters ravaged hundreds of villages in Pakistan's main province of Punj... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Poll: Americans' Concern About Food Safety Drops | [
"After the wave of illnesses tied to organic sprouts in Europe earlier this year, we figured the time was right to check in again on how Americans feel about the safety of food in this country. The latest NPR-Thomson Reuters health poll revisits questions we asked in July 2010. Back then, problems with lettuce and ... | [
"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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Will Kavanaugh Controversy Play A Role In Arizona Senate Race? | [
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Gingrich Paid 2010 Taxes At Much Higher Rate Than Many 1 Percenters | [
"Love him or hate him, say this for Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich; he paid his 2010 taxes at a much higher rate than many others at his income level. Gingrich had his campaign release his 2010 tax return at the start of Thursday's Charleston, S.C. debate. It was his way of instantly rattling Mitt ... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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The Thrilling, Manic And Utterly Addictive John Maus | [
"Watching John Maus talk about his music in an interview (see the one from The Drone at the end of this post), it's not surprising to learn that the synth-pop deconstructionist is also a political philosophy and theory instructor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He's also working towards a Ph.D. in Political S... | [
"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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Is Adam Felber Psychic? | [
"The answers that Adam Felber seems to know before we actually ask the question. \"Are you going to buy that, or are you just happy to see me?\"; Clay Aiken fans who feel cheated may be just clueless; Uzbekistan says no to really comfy underwear."
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"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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Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl | [
"Mali has become the sixth country in West Africa to confirm a case of Ebola, after a 2-year-old girl who arrived from neighboring Guinea tested positive for the hemorrhagic virus. WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib says of the young girl: \"She traveled with her grandmother in Guinea and returned to Mali. We don't have ... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Song Premiere: Emily Wells, 'Los Angeles' | [
"Singer and violinist Emily Wells was one of our favorite discoveries at last year's South by Southwest music festival. Her 2012 album Mama was a surprising and beautiful mix of hip-hop beats and strings, with folk-flavored pop arrangements. Now Wells is back with a re-imagined, all-acoustic version of Mama, with t... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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How San Jose Residents Are Coping In Aftermath Of Mass Shooting | [
"A public transit worker opened fire in a San Jose railyard Wednesday, killing eight people then himself. How are residents coping in the aftermath of the mass shooting? Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi, who lives a few blocks away from the railyard where the shooting took plac... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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What's At Stake For States That Reject Medicaid Expansion | [
"The Affordable Care Act has produced a surge in the number of people signing up for Medicaid. The ACA offers billions of federal dollars to states to expand Medicaid coverage for the poor. But only 25 states have accepted the federal government's offer, and those that haven't could face economic and budget losses.... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Search for Velazquez | [
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'Bush Hispanics' Say Goodbye To GOP | [
"Ernesto Alas is obsessed with politics. He voted for President Bush twice, and he loved the president's support for legalizing millions of immigrant workers. When hundreds of thousands of Hispanics marched in the streets nationwide two years ago, Alas was there in Washington, D.C., with his wife and four children... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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SCOTUS Sides With S.C. To Reinstate Witness Signature Mandate For Absentee Ballots | [
"The eight-person U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with South Carolina to reinstate a mandate that absentee ballots require witness signatures, even as critics argue that the coronavirus puts an undue burden on voters to safely get a witness cosign on the ballots. The order will not apply to ballots already cast... | [
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Not My Job: We Ask Singer Cyndi Lauper 3 Questions About The Titanic | [
"Cyndi Lauper was one of the icons of the 1980s with hits such as \"Girls Just Want to Have Fun,\" \"Time After Time\" and \"True Colors.\" She has won Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards. We've invited Lauper to play a game called \"I'm the King of the World!\" Change two letters of the title of her musical, Kinky Boots,... | [
"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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Republicans Renew Calls To Repeal Health Care Law | [
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Film Critic Henry Sheehan | [
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DJ Sessions: Shimmery Synth-Pop Made For Dreams | [
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"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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ISIS Is Ousted, But Much Of Mosul Still Lies In Rubble | [
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Pentagon Issues New Policy For Diagnosing And Treating Brain Injuries | [
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"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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North Korea's Network Of Prison Camps Funds Weapons Programs, Rights Group Says | [
"North Korea is using forced labor from its network of prison camps to mine coal and other minerals to boost exports and earn foreign currency, using the cash to support its nuclear weapons programs, according to a South Korean human rights group. A report by the Seoul-based Citizens' Alliance for North Korea Human... | [
"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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Storm Effects Cripple Houston's Power, Drinking Water Systems | [
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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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Former Nurse Charged With Dozens of Murders | [
"A former nurse tells prosecutors that he has killed 30 to 40 hospital patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 1987 by injecting them with drugs. Charles Cullen, 43, speaking with investigators in Somerville, N.J., claims to have used drug overdoses to put \"very sick\" patients out of their misery, prosecuto... | [
"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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In 2007, Time to 'Live Free or Die' at the Movies | [
"This year, the New Hampshire state motto, \"Live Free or Die,\" makes its appearance in the title of not one, but two, motion pictures. One is an offbeat comedy about a would-be criminal who struggles to escape the dreariness of his northern New Hampshire hometown. The other is the fourth Die Hard film, with pol... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Foreign Policy: The Egypt Revolt Is Good for Israel | [
"I long to be back in Cairo. I have fond memories of the two years I spent there from 1965 to 1967. I remember sipping sweet black tea in the Old City's Khan al-Khalili souk, hanging out on weekends at Groppi's Tea Room, and riding the train to the southern suburb of Maadi, where I attended an international high sc... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Search Efforts Resume In Surfside, Florida, After Condo Building Collapse | [
"Search efforts have resumed in Surfside, Florida, after demolition crews brought down what remained of a collapsed condo building. Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson gets the latest from NPR’s Brian Mann. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Commentary: Cutting Racism from Classics | [
"Gustavo Arellano explains why he thinks cable channels opting to cut racist images from classic films are only denying a crucial part of American cultural history."
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Can Everest Fix Its Human Waste Problem? Ask Denali | [
"More than 4,000 climbers have attempted to summit the world’s tallest mountain, Everest. Some make it. Many others do not. But win or lose, when they go home, they leave behind more than just their footprints. The chief of Nepal’s mountaineering association recently announced that the levels of human w... | [
"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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Minnesota Vs Tobacco | [
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Thailand and Globalization | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports Thailand did everything \"right,\" according to the mavens of globalization, and had become one of the new \"Asian Tigers.\" Then the Asian financial crisis hit in 1998 and the country's economy was badly shaken. Now prominent Thais, including the prime minister, are increasingly wary of ... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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How Jazz Can Improve Your Business Plan | [
"What can business and sports teams learn from jazz musicians? Adrian Cho thinks he knows: Like software developers, jazz musicians must work in synergy to deliver unique, high-quality offerings that will attract and retain customers. They must deliver on-time and in real-time, often under continuous scrutiny. The... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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First Listen: Sleater-Kinney, 'No Cities To Love' | [
"Reunion mythology is a powerful force in the music industry. It can artificially preserve overripe bands past their sell-by date, or rob stellar releases of thoughtful criticism in favor of tireless gossip. Former bandmates pursuing other projects have to shout louder than their own histories to be heard in a new ... | [
"Featured Albums: Frank Turner: 'Be More Kind,' Shakey Graves: 'Can't Wake Up,' Lucrecia Dalt: 'Anticlines,' Leon Bridges: 'Good Thing,' Damien Jurado: 'The Horizon Just Laughed,' Parker Milsap: 'Other Arrangements,' Belly: 'Dove,' Other Notable Releases For May 4: Gaz Coombes: 'World's Strongest Man,' Jessica Risk... | npr | {
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