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Immigrants Scramble To Figure Their Status Under Obama's Plan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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After Losing An Only Child, Chinese Parents Face Old Age Alone | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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The Evolution of Sting | [
"After 25 years of touring in the United States, Sting is preparing to hit the stage once again. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the British musician about his new album, <em>Sacred Love</em>, being middle aged and writing about love in the post-Sept. 11 world."
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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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Iraqis: Abuses Not Isolated Incidents | [
"The Bush administration faces an international backlash following revelations that U.S. personnel abused Iraqi prisoners. U.S. officials say the acts violated U.S. policy and were isolated. But Iraqis say the allegations are in line with a long-reported pattern of excessively harsh treatment by U.S. military perso... | [
"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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Feeling Antsy? Roll The Dice. | [
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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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Trump Pushes Due Process For Some, 'Lock' Them Up For Others | [
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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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Belgium Agrees To Euthanize Man Convicted Of Murder, Rape | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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In U.S., A Change In Tone On Israel | [
"Some experts believe Washington and Jerusalem may be headed toward a clash over how to restart negotiations on Palestinian statehood. On Sunday, Israel appointed its controversial, far-right foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, as point man for strategic dialogue with the United States. Last week, Vice Presiden... | [
"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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Saying 'I Do' To Lab-Grown Diamonds | [
"The global market for diamond jewelry is worth $80 billion dollars a year. Money is pouring into the industry, but why - when demand for diamonds isn't as sparkly as it once was? There's a new player in the space that might change the market in the near future. It's a different kind of diamond β one grown in a lab... | [
"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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Sen. Rand Paul Stages 'Filibuster' To Protest Patriot Act | [
"Updated at 11:20 a.m. ET Protesting the soon-to-expire Patriot Act, presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul held the floor of the Senate for nearly 11 hours late Wednesday in a filibuster-like speech railing against the law and the government's continued surveillance of Americans' phone records. \"I don't think we'r... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Rush Hour From Hell' Drags On In Icy Southern Cities. -- VIDEO: Congressman Threatens To Throw Reporter Off Balcony. -- Northwestern Football Players Want To Unionize: Is That OK? And here are more early headlines: House Sets Vote Today On Mammoth Farm Bill. (AP) House... | npr | {
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One Universe Too Many? String Theories, The Multiverse And The Future Of Physics. | [
"Either there is far more Universe to the Universe than we ever expected or the frontiers of physics may be wandering into a mathematically beautiful but ultimately sterile aether of dubious substance. \"The scientist should treasure the riddles he can't solve, not explain them away at the outset\" That is what Rob... | [
"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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Sports Doping Scandal Threatens Reputations | [
"The doping scandal that erupted this week due to the revelations of Victor Conte of the BALCO company may have a serious effect on at least two major athletes, track star Marion Jones and baseball slugger Barry Bonds. Jones denies using any illegal substances, and Bonds says he never knowingly used banned drugs, b... | [
"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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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
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Craig Windham, NPR Newscaster, Dies | [
"Craig Windham, a voice familiar to many NPR listeners, died unexpectedly last night of a pulmonary embolism. He was 66. Windham was an award-winning journalist who covered presidential campaigns, hurricanes, earthquakes and the first Persian Gulf War. More recently, he focused on anchoring and reporting for NPR's ... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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All U.S. Blood Donations Should Be Screened For Zika, FDA Says | [
"The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that blood banks screen all blood donations in the U.S. for the Zika virus. It's a major expansion from a Feb. 16 advisory that limited such screening to areas with active Zika virus transmission. In a statement released Friday, the FDA says all those areas are curr... | [
"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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What It Means To "Pull A McAdams" | [
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Doping Scandal Prompts Olympic Disqualifications | [
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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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Neighbors Complain Bob Dylan's Toilet Smells | [
"In Malibu, Calif., neighbors complain that Bob Dylan's outdoor toilet used by security guards smells. Mayor Andy Stern told <em>Reuters</em> other neighbors report smelling nothing from the toilet, and that he has left the matter to the enforcers of the city's code on objectionable odors."
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Jeff Hanson: 'Nothing Would Matter At All' | [
"Singer-songwriter Jeff Hanson has one of the most incredible and truly unique voices you'll ever hear. At least, that is, from a guy. Upon hearing Hanson's third full-length record, Madam Owl, the first thing anyone will notice is the singer's impossibly high voice that sounds more like a female vocalist than a 3... | [
"Stories: 1) Chris Weitz: From 'New Moon' To 'A Better Life' 2) 'That's How' Christoph Niemann Explains It All"
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What Layoff Survivors Can Expect At Work | [
"Liz Claiborne and Macy's are two of the latest companies to announce layoffs. The employees who remain at companies after staff cuts don't exactly have it easy. They will likely face a heavier work load and a rumor mill in overdrive. Guests: Barbara Kiviat, staff writer at Time magazine, and author of Time.com a... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Week Out In Iowa, Most Republican Presidential Candidates Are All In | [
"Let the buses roll. A week before Iowa caucus-goers start the 2012 Republican presidential nominating contest, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich were starting cross-state bus tours on Tuesday (although Gingrich's would be an abbreviated tour, The Des Moin... | [
"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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Who Let The Dogs In? More Companies Welcome Pets At Work | [
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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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NHL Asks Players Not To Do Keg Stands On Stanley Cup | [
"Hockey officials say the pressure is too much for the 126-year-old trophy and they've politely asked the players to stop drinking beer out of the Stanley Cup."
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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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'Creative Grooming' Transforms Poodle | [
"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Could be, depending on how Cindy the poodle is groomed on any given day. Sometimes the dog looks like a dragon, with green, spiked fur. Other days, she could have fur humps to look like a camel. It's called \"creative grooming.\" Though most days, owner Sandy Hartness says, Cindy is a ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Simeon Booker Made Waves, Challenged Status Quo | [
"As a reporter for Ebony and Jet magazines, Simeon Booker chronicled some the biggest social and political events of the 20th century. For 50 years, Booker's coverage of the civil rights movement was a fixture in many homes. Wil Haygood discusses his recent profile of Simeon Booker, published in the Washington Po... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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NPR Special Report: Hormone Replacement Therapy | [
"After two major studies link hormone replacement therapy to serious health risks like heart disease and breast cancer, millions of menopausal women -- and their doctors -- are reconsidering their options. Millions of those women are now reconsidering their use of hormone replacement pills. And doctors around the c... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Gulfport, Miss., Residents Wait Out Isaac At Home | [
"Hurricane Isaac is causing problems beyond Louisiana β the large storm is also lashing Mississippi. But only about 2,000 residents of Gulfport have evacuated β most are at home waiting for it to pass."
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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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Osama Bin Laden's Popularity Weakens Among Afghans | [
"Osama Bin Laden is widely known as the most wanted man in the world, but some wonder how the people of Afghanistan view the al-Qaida leader. This week's <em>Anchor Buddy</em>, Faheem Dashty is editor-in-chief of <em>Kabul Weekly</em> newspaper. Dashty discusses how Afghans perceived the attacks of Sept. 11 and how... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Erdogan Calls Snap Elections In Turkey, And State Of Emergency Is Extended | [
"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called new presidential and parliamentary elections for June 24, more than a year earlier than scheduled. The change announced Wednesday by Erdogan speeds the implementation of the constitutional changes approved last year, which will give the president broad new powers u... | [
"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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Coldplay's Continuing Evolution | [
"Chris Martin and his band Coldplay have found success again with the bandΒs latest album, X&Y. The record is being hailed as a very worthy follow-up to 2002's masterful A Rush Of Blood To The Head. X&Y includes Coldplay's majestic first single from the album, \"Speed of Sound.\" The album is the result of 18 mont... | [
"Stories: 1) Increasing Dangers For Reporters In Afghanistan 2) Bryan Ferry's 'Olympia' Lets Cracks Shine Through"
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Jamey Johnson: Country's 'Lonesome' Songs | [
"Jamey Johnson is deeply rooted in the spirit of Southern country music. Somewhat of a rebel in nature, Johnson spent a good portion of his youth drinking and playing country songs in the backwoods of Alabama. After he returned from the Marine Corps, Johnson got to writing music and moved to Nashville. In just a fe... | [
"Stories: 1) Mellencamp Muses About Mortality, 'Love' 2) Different Year, Same 'Marienbad'"
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Big 12 Is Moving Ahead With Fall Football Season | [
"Updated at 6:56 p.m. ET The Big 12 Conference is moving ahead with its football season, announcing that fall sports will continue β with teams following safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference hopes to hold its title game in December, as it normally would. \"Our student-athletes want to com... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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From Buddhism to Baha'i: Black Faith Spreads Across All Religions | [
"Most African-Americans have historically embraced Christianity as their religion. But host Michel Martin hears stories that show the broad diversity of faith experiences for African-Americans."
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What To Expect On Election Day | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly walks listeners through the process of tallying votes and what to expect from <em>All Things Considered</em> on Election Day."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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Mars Rover May Be Contaminated with Earth Microbes | [
"Part of Curiosity's drill may have been exposed to microbes on Earth before the rover launched to Mars. Catharine Conley, NASA's planetary protection officer, explains how the slip-up violated agency procedures, but why it likely won't impact Curiosity's science objectives."
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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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UN Rights Council Condemns Israel, Gives Hamas Pass On Gaza Conflict | [
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State-Mandated English Policy Under Fire In Arizona | [
"There are 150,000 schoolchildren in Arizona who don't know English. They're labeled ELLs -- English-language learners. For four hours a day, ELLs are drilled on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Up until the late 1990s, schools in Arizona relied on various approaches to teaching English-language learners. B... | [
"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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Court Rules Against Caster Semenya, Says She Must Lower Testosterone To Compete | [
"The highest court in sports has ruled that the regulations adopted by track and field's international governing body regarding women with high levels of testosterone are discriminatory but necessary to ensure fair competition in female athletics. South African track star Caster Semenya and Athletics South Africa a... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Controversial Ariz. Sheriff's Tactics Go On Trial | [
"The self-proclaimed \"Toughest Sheriff in America\" is facing one of his toughest tests. A trial begins Thursday morning in Phoenix accusing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio of violating the civil rights of Latino citizens and legal U.S. residents. The class-action civil suit says the sheriff went over the line ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- On Day 3 Of Shutdown, It's Deja Vu All Over Again. -- Dozens Dead, More Feared Lost, After Shipwreck Off Sicily. And here are more early headlines: For A Second Day, Heavy Traffic Slows Health Exchange Enrollments. (McClatchy) NSA Test Tracked Some Americans' Cellphone ... | npr | {
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A New Twist On The Leonard Cohen Classic 'Suzanne' | [
"Leonard Cohen's influence on several generations of singers, songwriters and poets is immeasurable. For many, the first glimpse of his greatness came from Judy Collins who covered his song \"Suzanne\" five decades ago. To mark Cohen's passing β he died Thursday at age 82 β we've selected this 2012 session from our... | [
"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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'Made in China' Is Cheap No More | [
"South China is the world's factory floor. For years, it has churned out cheap products like toys, shoes and clothing. But now rising costs β and shifts in Chinese government policy β are knocking hundreds of smaller factories out of business. As profit margins disappear, some companies are even moving to lower-cos... | [
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Drug Enforcement Budget Draws Criticism | [
"Many state and local drug enforcement officials are upset with President Bush's proposed budget. It would cut federal grants for state and local efforts in the war on drugs, ending most of the support for hundreds of anti-drug task forces in more than 40 states across the country."
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Few Traces Of Past Glory In Mogadishu | [
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Trading Music On The Net | [
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CIA Report on Prewar Intel to Remain Private | [
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Purple Hearts Elusive For Traumatic Brain Injuries | [
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Secrets Just As Hard To Maintain As Privacy In Digital Age | [
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Floodwaters Destroy Historical North Carolina Town | [
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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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Debate Over EU Cooperation As Credit Crisis Widens | [
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Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden Will Keep Blooming, Even After She Leaves | [
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Back To Work, Detroit Symphony Strikes Up The Band | [
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READ: The House Judiciary Committee's Trump Impeachment Report | [
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"NPR's Hansi Lo Wang uncovers under-the-radar decisions, legal battles and scandals surrounding the run-up to the 2020 census through in-depth audio and digital reporting. His work leads national news coverage about the constitutionally mandated head count of every person living in the U.S. In 2018, he broke the ne... | npr | {
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From The 1995 San Juan | [
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Army Sexual Misconduct Trial | [
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The New Republic: Kagan, The Ideal Obama Jurist | [
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Twain's Summer Home: Visiting Elmira, N.Y. | [
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Phillips Davis Reports That The Federal Government | [
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Faith-Based Volunteers Help Rebuild Gulf Coast | [
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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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Democrat Bill Owens Wins In NY 23 | [
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Israel Returns Jericho to Palestinian Control | [
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"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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President Trump's 'War' On The 'Deep State' | [
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Presidential Campaign Oratory | [
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Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold | [
"The heart of the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan is now on hold, after the Supreme Court granted a stay request that blocks the EPA from moving ahead with rules that would lower carbon emissions from the nation's power plants. The case is scheduled to be argued in June, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... | [
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Iraqi Special Forces Spread Thin By Mosul Battle | [
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The Jazz Critic Of 'Fresh Air' Speaks | [
"I've admired Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead's recommendations since well before I started working at NPR Music β he's one of the few critics who helped me realize that tons of jazz musicians are still making vital, wholly exciting music. So I'm glad to see that Lee Mergner, the editor of JazzTimes, had the ... | [
"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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Experts Doubt NSA Leaker's Claim About Wiretaps | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Trump Has Yet To Acknowledge Intelligence Reports On Russian Hacking | [
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New Policy Will Use Inventives To Engage Sudan On Darfur | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Trump Is Defiant After Pope Criticizes His Plan To Build Border Wall | [
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Climate Change May Be Destroying World's Oldest-Known Mummies | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman | [
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A Battle For The Stolen Childhoods Of Kenyan Girls | [
"Life can be especially cruel for girls growing up on Kenya's Swahili Coast. Some families sell their daughters to earn the bride price, while others encourage them to become child prostitutes for tourists. The girls drop out of school and have babies, and their childhoods are stolen. Now, a coalition of educators,... | [
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New Casinos May Be Bad Luck For Atlantic City | [
"Gamblers in Pennsylvania are now able to play blackjack, craps and poker without crossing the state line. Casinos up and down the East Coast are adding table games, and industry experts say the growing competition is another bad break for Atlantic City. For most of the 20th century, if you wanted to gamble in a c... | [
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Email And Fair Trial | [
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Through 'The Eyes of My Mother' We See A Young Woman Grow Into A Vicious Killer | [
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Gadhafi's Weapons Of Concern: Shoulder-Fired Missiles | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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A Quick Review Of The Bush Years ... Starting In Florida | [
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International Strategy | [
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From A Performance Ten Days | [
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Update: White House Response To Coronavirus Crisis | [
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Providing Better Health Care For Less Money | [
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State of the Union Reaction | [
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A Farewell To An Impresario: | [
"A Farewell to an impresario: PT commentator Barrymore Laurence Scherer pays tribute to Sir Rudolf Bing, general manager of New York's Metropolitan Opera from 1950 to 1972, who died one week ago today."
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Transcript: President Bush At The RNC | [
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Obama Mulls Panel To Protect Financial Consumers | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says. -- After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers. And here are more early headlines: U.N. Envoy for Syria Urges Intervention To Save Ceasefire. (New York Times) New... | npr | {
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BONUS: Who Counts In 2020? | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Dog (Sort of) Saves Day | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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Nominate Us for a Black Weblog Award! | [
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"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Playwright Ensler Returns with 'Good Body' | [
"Playwright Eve Ensler became an international phenomenon with her one-woman show, <EM>The Vagina Monologues.</EM> Now she's back with a new play about the rest of the female anatomy. It's called <EM>The Good Body,</EM> and it follows Ensler's own attempts to make peace with her aging figure."
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At $110.5 Million, Basquiat Painting Becomes Priciest Work Ever Sold By A U.S. Artist | [
"Jean-Michel Basquiat joined \"joined the pantheon of great, great artists\" Thursday night, when the late painter's 1982 work Untitled sold for a record-breaking $110.5 million at auction β the highest sum ever paid at auction for a U.S.-produced artwork. That breathless assessment was offered after the sale by Ol... | [
"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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Retrial For Activist In Arizona | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Sharon Seeks U.S. Approval for Settlement Plan | [
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Commodities May Be Conduit for Terrorist Funds | [
"Authorities say terrorist supporters have started using the global commodity trade to funnel money to local terrorist groups. The technique, called trade-based money laundering, was pioneered by Latin American drug cartels in the 1990s. Benoit Faucon of The Wall Street Journal talks with Madeleine Brand."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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At Least 70 Dead In Suicide Bombing At Pakistan Hospital | [
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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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Pic: When RVs Were HOT (You Know, Before Unemployment And All) | [
"@Brimley posts this to the Planet Money Flickr pool -- he says he found this issue of Indiana Business from 2005 while moving his office. The coverline asks whether RVs \"will continue to be HOT SELLERS.\" Back then, the industry centered on Elkhart County, Ind., had just notched its best year since John Travolta ... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Communities Struggle To Decide Whether To Resume In-Person Worship | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Uproar Follows Museum's Plan To Make Changes Regarding Diversity, Equity | [
"The Baltimore Museum of Art's plan to sell three pieces of art to fundamentally alter its diversity drew so much criticism it had to be canceled."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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The Many Accents of New Orleans | [
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Diagnosing Heavy Drug Use In The Legal Profession | [
"Some people lead double lives: Publicly they’re successful, while privately they struggle with drug addiction. Journalist Eilene Zimmerman has written in The New York Times about her ex-husband, who was a well-known patent lawyer but died as a result of complications from drug addiction. Zimmerman’s re... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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