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From A Concert Recorded | [
"From a concert recorded a month ago in Stuttgart, Germany, the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yuri Ahronovitch, performs the Overture to the opera \"Oberon\" by Carl Maria von Weber. (South German Radio/European Broadcasting Union)"
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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India Reels Over Sudden Death Of Official's Wife | [
"India is reeling after the death of Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of government minister Shashi Tharoor. As NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from New Delhi, Tharoor, who was a United Nations official for years, and his wife had been at the center of a social media scandal that grabbed national headlines. Julie filed this ... | [
"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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New Studies: Low-Fat Diets Don't Prevent Cancers | [
"Three studies of post-menopausal women show low-fat diets don't prevent heart disease, breast cancer or colon cancer. The report appears in Wednesday's <EM>Journal of the American Medical Association</EM>. Two years ago, the same studies showed that hormone replacement therapy didn't prevent disease."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Incumbent Rousseff To Face Neves In Brazil's Presidential Runoff | [
"It's been one of Brazil's most hotly contested presidential races in a generation. As expected incumbent Dilma Rousseff won, but not by enough to avoid a runoff later in the month."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Recent Shootings, National Security Overshadow Republican Convention | [
"As the Republican convention gets ready to kick off, <em>Morning Edition</em> is in Cleveland. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Scott Detrow and Roger Villere, chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Sleuthing with First, Last Clues | [
"NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. Challenge from July 3: Take the name, Arthur Conan Doyle. If you select the first and last letters of each of the three words (A, R of Arthur; C, N of Conan; and D, E, of Doyle), they can be rearranged to spell... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Texas Democrats Walk Out, Stop Republicans' Sweeping Voting Restrictions | [
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the Texas House of Representatives on Sunday night to block one of the most restrictive voting laws in the United States from passing before a midnight deadline. The sudden revolt torpedoed the sweeping measure known as Senate Bill 7, whic... | [
"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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Why Are Diamonds Worth So Much? | [
"Someone bid $61 million for an uncut diamond this week. NPR's Scott Simon asks Rachelle Bergstein, author of \"Brilliance and Fire: the Biography of Diamonds,\" what makes a rock worth so much money?"
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Mikal Cronin On World Cafe | [
"Mikal Cronin's second solo album, MCII, contains more of his delightful, frequently dazzling, guitar-drenched pop-rock. Originally from Southern California, Cronin wrote his first record in response to making the post-college move to San Francisco. The new album is more about what happened when he got there and st... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Watchful Eyes: At Peer-Run Injection Sites, Drug Users Help Each Other Stay Safe | [
"People who use injection drugs in Vancouver, British Columbia, can do so, if they choose, under the watchful eyes of someone trained to help them if they overdose. This is the idea behind supervised injection sites, and it's an approach that over a dozen U.S. cities or states are considering to prevent drug overdo... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Senate Republicans To Move Forward With Impeachment Trial Without Democratic Support | [
"Senate Republicans decided on Tuesday to move forward with an impeachment resolution that sets the parameters for a trial without support from Democrats, who are demanding witness testimony."
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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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In 'Every Day Is For The Thief,' Cole Chronicles A City's Reality | [
"If you've ever received one of those emails claiming to be from someone in Nigeria, and telling you that millions of dollars await you, it may have been sent from an Internet cafe, the kind that proliferate in Lagos, Nigeria. There, under a sign warning patrons not to engage in fraud, people might sit typing email... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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American With Coronavirus Dies At Hospital Near Center Of Epidemic | [
"The U.S. Embassy in China confirmed on Saturday that a 60-year-old American infected with coronavirus died at a hospital in Wuhan on Thursday. It's the first known American death from the outbreak, which has been declared an emergency by the World Health Organization. \"We offer our sincerest condolences to the fa... | [
"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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Bush Hits the Campaign Trail in Big Sky Country | [
"President Bush flies to Montana and Nevada, campaigning for embattled Republican nominees in both states. The next few days will take the president to a half-dozen other states he carried in 2004, including Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Robert Siegel talks live with NPR's Don Gonyea, who is traveling with the pre... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Pakistani Militants Tear Up Truce, Launch Attacks | [
"Pakistani authorities on Monday were investigating a weekend of suicide attacks that killed at least 73 people, tracking suspected links between the bombings and the army's recent assault on a mosque held by Islamic extremists. Powerful tribal groups in the country's west – many with strong ties to the Taliban -... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Gen. Dunford Visits Asia Amid Heightened Tensions With North Korea | [
"The U.S.'s highest-ranking military officer is in China. On Monday, while he was in South Korea, Gen. Dunford said U.S. military might is aimed at enabling and supporting diplomacy, not replacing it."
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"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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Chicago's Robin Kelly On Track To Join List Of Black Women To Serve In Congress | [
"Once, the special election to succeed the disgraced Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois' 2nd District seemed impossible to handicap, especially with some two dozen or so candidates on the ballot. Thus, it became not so much a horse race discussion as a conversation dominated by concerns about race and guns. Now, accordi... | [
"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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American Diplomat John Negroponte Reacts To Nikki Haley's Resignation As U.N. Ambassador | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with American diplomat John Negroponte about Nikki Haley's resignation from her role as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Campbell Brothers: Newport Folk 2009 | [
"If you've never heard of the genre Sacred Steel, the gospel tradition developed in African-American House of God Pentecostal churches in the 1930s, let the Campbell Brothers serve as an introduction. Chuck Campbell plays pedal steel; his brothers Darick and Phil Campbell play lap steel and electric guitar, respect... | [
"2: Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN. He has a new release, \"Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992\" (Bar/None)."
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A Hint That J.D. Salinger Kept Writing, From A Story He Didn't Write | [
"With J.D. Salinger in the news three years after his death (and the new documentary and biography must have that obsessively private author spinning in his grave), I'm reminded of my conversations in the 1970s about Salinger with the editor of The New Yorker, William Shawn. For a few years, as host of All Things C... | [
"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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A Man In Colombia Got Cancer And It Came From A Tapeworm | [
"In January 2013, a 41-year-old man came to a hospital in Medellin, Colombia. He was in bad shape. He'd lost weight, had a fever, a tapeworm infestation and also had trouble breathing. He had HIV but had stopped taking his medications a few months before. It turned out to be a very strange medical case, published W... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Lawyers Negotiate Giambi's Role in Steroid Inquiry | [
"Lawyers for New York Yankees star Jason Giambi have been negotiating over Giambi's participation in an investigation of steroid use in professional baseball. The inquiry is being run by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. MICHELE NORRIS, host: From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Michele Norris. MELIS... | [
"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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Where Sanders Might Have His Best Shots Going Forward | [
"Bernie Sanders was able to win in Michigan, upsetting Hillary Clinton, with the support of white men. (NPR's Tamara Keith laid that out in this post this morning). Sanders won 62% of white men in the Michigan Democratic primary, while Clinton won 68% of black voters. That is a big share, but wasn't enough — and ce... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Peruvians Love Their Chicha Street Art. City Officials ... Not So Much | [
"Elliot Tupac is bringing the street art of Peru to Washington, D.C. A brush in one hand, a can of spray paint in the other, a tanned Tupac is emblazoning the word \"Libertad\" — Spanish for freedom — in big bold letters. Their neon colors are so intense they could practically glow in the dark. The art he's creatin... | [
"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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Gates Foundation Backs Zambian Malaria Initiative | [
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is backing an initiative launched this week to reduce malaria deaths in Zambia by 75 percent in the next three years. The disease, caused by a blood parasite and spread by mosquitoes, claims more than one million lives each year in Africa."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Airstrikes Move To Syria, Target More Than Just ISIS. -- New ISIS Video Released Of British Hostage. And here are more early headlines: Israel Shoots Down Syrian Warplane. (Businessweek) Obama To Speak To Delegates At World Climate Summit. (CNN) Wind May Fan Huge Wildfi... | npr | {
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Obesity Series, Part Four | [
"Most doctors agree: The best way to lose weight is a sensible diet and a healthy dose of exercise. But that doesn't stop some desperate dieters from turning to prescription drugs and even surgery. NPR's Neal Conan leads a discussion of the perils and promise of medical solutions to weight loss. <br /><br /> Guests... | [
"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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London Taxi Chief Compares Cyclists To Islamic State Militants | [
"Add this to the list of evidence about, shall we call it, the rivalry between motorists and cyclists: The head of London's taxi drivers' association has compared cyclists to members of the self-described Islamic State. Steve McNamara's comments come just days after London cleared the way for the spread of segregat... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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'Arbitrary Stupid Goal' Is Neither Arbitrary Nor Stupid | [
"Don't let Tamara Shopsin's Thurberesque cover drawing of a helmeted girl in cleats kicking right through a football mislead you. Arbitrary Stupid Goal is not about football. It isn't about any sport — except, perhaps, smashing grand life goals to smithereens. Shopsin, a graphic designer, illustrator, and part-time... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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A Trucker's Stories From The Road / Remembering Burt Reynolds | [
"Finn Murphy has logged over a million miles hauling people's belongings across the country. His memoir, 'The Long Haul,' is filled with insights about life on the road, and the subculture of truckers. Also, we remember Burt Reynolds, who died on Thursday. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1994. And Geoff Nunberg shares... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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'We Should Reward Them': Senate Democrats To Push For Frontline Worker Hazard Pay | [
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats will push to include a new hazard pay program for frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic in the next legislative vehicle that passes Congress in response to the crisis. \"We are asking these workers to take great risks and we should reward them for it,\" ... | [
"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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An Online Program May Help Prevent Depression In Some People | [
"Working through a self-help program online can prevent or delay major depression disorder in people who are vulnerable, a study finds. Similar programs have been used to treat depression, but this may be the first one tested to prevent it, the researchers say. Online programs for mental health problems can be as e... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Year In Music (So Far): 2012 | [
"Hear a mix of our favorite albums and songs from the first half of 2012 and vote for your own favorites. You can also hear a discussion of the year's biggest surprises, best new artists and more."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Morning Shots: Ricky Gervais, Microsoft's Cold Feet, And Stephen Colbert | [
"• Microsoft has pulled out of an agreement to sponsor a Seth MacFarlane comedy special scheduled to air as part of a Family Guy extravaganza on Fox, based on concerns about the content. It really does make you wonder whether the relevant people at Microsoft had ever seen Family Guy before it made the deal. • Ricky... | [
"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Storm-Battered Oklahoma Gets Disaster Decree | [
"President Bush orders disaster relief for Oklahoma after a series of devastating tornadoes. The Oklahoma City area was hit by twisters Thursday and again Friday. Damage was severe, but no lives were lost. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry."
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"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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Generational Differences in Internet Usage | [
"We were inspired by a Pew Research brief regarding generational variation in Internet usage. So we took a look at how NPR's audience varies by age. Younger NPR listeners are more likely to have visited an online chat room or to use instant messaging than their older counterparts – interest in these activities de... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Atticus Finch: A Hero Who Lost The Battle | [
"On the 50th anniversary of the publication of <em>To Kill A Mockingbird</em>, <em>Weekend Edition</em> essayist Diane Roberts pays tribute to a character who is one of her heroes."
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Fresh Air Weekend: Emma Thompson, Gary Shteyngart, 'Babylon' And 'Detective' | [
"The actress takes on Mary Poppins' acerbic creator, the novelist recounts his emigration from the USSR to the U.S. and David Bianculli says two new miniseries are worth special mention — and couldn't be more different."
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"Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times"
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PART I) Poet, journalist, and critic LUIS RODRIGUEZ | [
"PART I) Poet, journalist, and critic LUIS RODRIGUEZ. He's new book, \"Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.\" (Curbstone press) is about his participation in gang life in the 1960s in East L.A. RODRIGUEZ was in a gang by the time he was 12. And by the time he was 18, 25 of his friends had been killed. Af... | [
"ENTERTAINMENT: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION'S ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL TALK ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE \"DESPERADO,\" STARRING ANTONION BANDERAS."
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Another Fight Over The Debt Ceiling Could Be Coming | [
"The debt ceiling is set to expire this fall. If it's not raised, the U.S. government could default on its debt. That's never been a problem when one party controls Congress. Until this year."
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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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Trump's Pick To Head The FBI Leads By Example, Ex-Special Agent Says | [
"President Trump has chosen Christopher Wray to be the next FBI director. Rachel Martin talks Joe Robuck, a former FBI special agent, who worked closely with Wray on a corruption case."
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Obama, Congress Feuding Over Keystone Pipeline, Immigration | [
"Obama and leaders in Congress all said they took last week's election results to mean the American people want them to work together and get things done. But the feuding has begun already."
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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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'Inherit the Wind' Returns to Broadway | [
"The evolution/creationism debate hits Broadway in a revival of <em>Inherit the Wind</em>. The courtroom drama explores the case of a school teacher who runs afoul of the law when he introduces evolution to his science class."
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"Stories: 1) David Talbot on the Kennedys' 'Hidden History' 2) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again"
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Foreign Policy: In Ivory Coast, A 'Genocide' Problem | [
"Elizabeth Dickinson is assistant managing editor at Foreign Policy. Across the board, the rhetoric on the Ivory Coast is escalating. The West African economic community, ECOWAS, says it is set to intervene militarily to unseat should-be-outgoing President Laurent Gbagbo. African Union mediator and Kenyan Prime Min... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Mixed Results For Portugal's Great Drug Experiment | [
"When Portugal decriminalized all illegal drugs in 2000, officials hoped to reduce addiction rates and drug-related violence. Today, more users are in rehab, but drug use is on the rise, and reporter Keith O'Brien says the policy has made the problem worse."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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State Department Officials To Testify Giuliani Was Seen As 'Obstacle' On Ukraine | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Friday, February 2nd, 2018 | [
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New Hampshire's 'Old Man' Falls from the Mountain | [
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"Stories: 1) The Surprisingly Social Gray Whale 2) Hemingway's 'Feast' On The Move Into New Edition"
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Some Net Retailers Aren't Buying Online Sales Tax Proposal | [
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Life-Threatening Heart Attack Leaves Teacher With $108,951 Bill | [
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Deadly Tornado Leaves Nashville's Music Community Reeling – And Sticking Together | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Scientists Explore The Complexities Of Chronic Pain | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Democrats Press On Despite Veto Threat | [
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Israel Will Keep Building Security Fence | [
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Geophysicist Shares a Song of Earth's Polarity | [
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Classical Lost And Found: Charles Ives' 'Concord' Sonata As A Symphony | [
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Neighbor Calls Sheriff's Department Over Girl's Birthday Party | [
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Even Where It's Legal, Pot Producers Weigh The Business Risks | [
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Mark Kelly On When It's Right To Talk Politics After A Shooting | [
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Scores Of Roads Closed. 50,000+ Displaced. Houston Still Has A Long Way To Go | [
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"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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Roundtable: Online Activism Surrounds Stimulus Bill | [
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Real Or Fake Fitness Class? | [
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Excerpt: Sing, Unburied, Sing | [
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"Last month the Scottish electronic duo Boards Of Canada released a series of mysterious recordings of a voice reading a set of numbers. Clever fans soon realized that the numbers were a code that, once entered, in order, online, revealed a video announcing Tomorrow's Harvest, the group's first new album in eight y... | npr | {
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Woodward: Deep Throat A Man Of Courage | [
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"Stories: 1) Writer Aram Roston, Parsing Ahmad Chalabi's Past 2) William F. Buckley: A Man of Many Words"
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Watch Lo Moon Perform 'Thorns' Live At WFUV | [
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"Aussie electro-pop gurus Cut Copy brought their kaleidoscopic disco sound into our studio for a live set. \"Black Rainbows\" showcases the best of their new album, Haiku from Zero. SET LIST \"Black Rainbows\" Photo: Davis Bell/KCRW. Watch Cut Copy's full Morning Becomes Eclectic performance at KCRW.com."
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Marni Nixon: Hollywood's Invisible Voice | [
"You might not know Marni Nixon's name, or recognize her face. But it's very likely that you have heard her sing. Nixon dubbed the voices for Deborah Kerr in The King and I, Natalie Wood in West Side Story and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady -- three of Hollywood's biggest movie musicals. Her new memoir, I Could Ha... | [
"Stories: 1) How High-Frequency Trading Is Changing Wall Street 2) Remembering Margaret Whiting: The Voice Of Standards"
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Reagan's Environmental Legacy | [
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Obama Launches HIV Cure Initiative, Ups Pledge For Global Health | [
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R.I.P. Ricardo "Papin" Abreu, Rumbero | [
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Cuba's Hunt For Oil Raises Questions For U.S. | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Laws To Stop Bullying Can Protect Teens If They're Done Right | [
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China Opens Investigation Into Search Engine Baidu After Student's Death | [
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SUMMER SCHOOL 2: Markets & Pickles | [
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Illegal Immigrants Are Not Covered In This Week's Podcast | [
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"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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Judy Blume Hits The Big Screen With 'Tiger Eyes' Adaptation | [
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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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The Bartok Quartet at the National Gallery | [
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Songs We Love: Tshegue, 'Muanapoto' | [
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In Iran, Green Movement Has 'Ceased To Exist' | [
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Thou: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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The Full Escovedo: What You May Not Know About Sheila E. | [
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New Treatment for Arthritis: Leeches | [
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Tyler Perry Transforms: From Madea To Family Man | [
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A Defiant Muhammad Ali Was Cherished By Black Men | [
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Philadelphia Newspaper Inc. Files For Chapter 11 | [
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A Year After Program, Under 100 Hyundais Returned | [
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Twitter Fills The Gap When Wikipedia Went Black | [
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Keith Boykin: 'Beyond the Down Low' | [
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A Baaaad Crew Takes Over A Welsh Town: A Herd Of Goats | [
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For Judd Family, Home Is Where The (Rectilinear) Art Is | [
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What Caused The Warehouse Explosions In Tianjin, China? | [
"Chinese officials have not said what caused the explosions Wednesday in Tianjin, China. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with chemical risk expert David Leggett about the chemicals known to be at the site."
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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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Astronauts To Give Hubble One Last Hug | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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States Want Kids To Learn A Lot — Maybe Too Much | [
"Jean Leising admits she's no expert on brain development, but she still hopes to do something about the way kids learn. Leising serves in the Indiana state Senate. Last month, she convinced her Senate colleagues to pass a bill that would restore instruction of cursive writing to the state's educational standards —... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Fresh Air Weekend: Elton John, 'Masters Of Sex' And 'Merchants Of Meth' | [
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"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of August 16, 2012 | [
"<em>Dearie</em>, a 100th-birthday commemoration of America's beloved chef, Julia Child, debuts at No. 5."
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The Rocket Girls from North Dakota | [
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Hungary's Referendum On Refugee Resettlement Is Overwhelming — But Invalid | [
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Maine Things Considered 7/12/07 | [
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Music You Should Love But Don't, Allen Toussaint, Vieux Farka Toure, More | [
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McCain Fights To Hold Onto Red States | [
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Mississippi Voters Weigh In On Syria | [
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