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Students to Pay Penalties in File-Sharing Case | [
"Four college students agree to pay up to $17,500 each to settle lawsuits brought against each of them by the Recording Industry Association of America. They allegedly ran campus file-sharing networks that promoted unauthorized song-swapping. NPR's Laura Sydell reports."
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The Big Stories Behind Small Seeds: This Man Wants To Save Them All | [
"The modern farm-to-table movement has renewed interest in heirloom fruits and vegetables. But long before the trend, John Coykendall has been on a mission to preserve rare heirloom seeds and document their heritage. \"We lost so much over time. That's why it's so important now to save what's left,\" says Coykendal... | [
"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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Mediterranean Migration Crisis Represents Scope Of Smuggling Business | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Leonard Doyle of the International Organization for Migration, which estimates that more than 21,000 migrants have made it to Europe since the beginning of the year."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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ENCORE: Coronavirus Victims: Pastor, Mentor And Mother Robbin Hardy | [
"Robbin Hardy was a pastor and the founder of the Girls Enrichment Mentorship Services in Baton Rouge, La. She died from COVID-19 at the age 56 in April of 2020."
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Mexicans Weigh In On Obama's Visit | [
"As President Obama visits Mexico, what do Mexicans think about him? And how do they see Mexico's relationship with the United States?"
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New Documentary Explores History Of Jews and Basketball | [
"Long before Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal dominated men’s professional basketball, Jewish basketball teams were all the rage in the early 20th century. A new documentary called “First Basket” takes a look at this piece of basketball history, and how it shaped the start of the NBA. Host Michel M... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Suspect Dead After Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice In Virginia | [
"A gunman opened fire Wednesday morning as members of Congress were playing baseball in Alexandria, Va. At least five victims were shot, including Republican Congressman Steve Scalise."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Mexico Votes In First National Referendum Today, But The Question At Stake Is Murky | [
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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 Tests Midterm Message On Immigration, MS-13 'Animals' During Tenn. Rally | [
"Updated at 9:27 a.m. ET President Trump tried out his own midterm playbook Tuesday at a campaign rally in Tennessee by ramping up his rhetoric on illegal immigration and gang-related crimes. The president's main goal with the Nashville event was to campaign for GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who finds herself in a clo... | [
"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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News Brief: Sen. Flake Won't Seek Re-Election, Court Rules For Unauthorized Immigrant's Abortion | [
"Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said he will not seek re-election in a speech lambasting President Trump. Also, a court has ruled in favor of an unauthorized immigrant's right to an abortion."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Retailers Hope for Post-Christmas Surge in Sales | [
"As the holiday shopping period enters its final days, stores have slashed their prices and are encouraging customers to spend gift cards right away in hopes of boosting their sales figures. Discount chains are reporting disappointing sales, but upscale stores are doing well. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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New In Paperback Aug. 6-12 | [
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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Crime Statistics In California | [
"Fifteen years ago, California voters passed the strictest three strikes sentencing law in the nation. It doubled the penalties for second felonies that were serious or violent. The so-called third strike carries a mandatory prison sentence of 25 years to life. Take a look at the crimes committed as of June 2009 th... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools | [
"Carrington Wigham thought it was a normal Monday. She was wrapping up her junior year at Florida A&M University, a historically Black university in Tallahassee, Fla., and had signed on to her online student portal to register for classes for her last year of college — a process that she said on a normal day is st... | [
"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 Host' Rewrites the Monster-Movie Rules | [
"The average monster movie spends most of its time introducing us to characters we hope will die sooner rather than later. The Host, by Korean director Bong Joon-ho, inverts this formula with amazing success. The movie pits a 40-foot mutant salamander against a squabbling family that must stick together to save it... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Stuck Inside? Here's Your TV Streaming Strategy | [
"There are a lot of new television shows coming at you right now, thanks in part to the flood of new TV streaming services. The choices are exciting, and with the extra TV time social distancing is giving us, we might actually have time to catch up on some of the many offerings. Comic Jim Gaffigan summed it up bes... | [
"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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Weekly Wrap: "Pick A Side." | [
"NPR reporter Kirk Siegler and Southern California Public Radio reporter Priska Neely join Sam to talk through the week that was: Charlottesville and the President's reaction to it, the reaction to that by corporations and everyone else, the so-called \"alt left\", Steve Bannon's late-breaking departure from the Wh... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Art of the Squeal,\" \"So Long, Long Island City!\" \"Get Shorty.\""
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Rising Cost of Oil And The Global Recession | [
"What caused the current global recession? Untenable debt levels around the world and risky and under-regulated financial systems are surely to blame. But the rising price of oil in the months and years leading up the crisis has gotten little consideration so far. That's surprising since two major recessions in rec... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Quest for Treatments Chief Topic at SARS Conference | [
"As efforts build to find an effective treatment for severe acute respiratory syndrome, doctors gather at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Researchers familiar with the struggle to combat HIV and AIDS are lending their expertise to the SARS battle. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Joanne Silb... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Rocking with Southern Culture on the Skids | [
"Southern Culture on the Skids (known to fans as SCOTS) brings the trailer park into your living room -- unless your living room is already in a trailer park. NPR's John Ydstie speaks with founding guitarist Rick Miller, bass player and singer Mary Huff and percussionist Dave Hartman about the group's latest CD, Mo... | [
"After hours at the zoo; Science explains the Virgin of the Grilled Cheese; Road Kill: It's What's for Dinner!"
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U.S. Auto Sales Plummet: Where Is The Bottom? | [
"The auto industry continues to take a beating as U.S. sales plummeted 18 percent last year. In December alone, sales dropped 36 percent. Two of the Detroit Three automakers were particularly hard-hit. General Motors Corp. sold 3 million vehicles, its lowest level in half a century, while Chrysler sold 1.5 million... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Senate Passes Overhaul Of Food Safety System | [
"The Senate has approved new food safety rules that consumer advocates are calling historic. Among other things, the bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to order the recall of contaminated food, something it doesn't have the power to do now."
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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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Mexico Arrests Accused Mexican Drug Lord | [
"NPR's Jason Beaubien talks to Melissa Block about today's arrest of one of Mexico's top drug lords. The alleged Tijuana drug kingpin known as \"El Teo\" reportedly was arrested on the Baja California peninsula. His arrest marks the third triumph this month for the Mexican president in his war on drug cartels."
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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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States Target Hybrids As Gas Tax Revenues Ebb | [
"Americans are buying less gasoline than they did just a few years back. While many people believe this is a good thing, it does present a problem: Most road construction is paid for with fuel taxes. Less gas tax revenue means less money for roads. One reason gas purchases are down is that more people are driving m... | [
"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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Obama Sings Again: Belts A Bit Of 'Sweet Home Chicago' | [
"Since we could all use a brief break from the bad news: It might not be quite as surprising as when he sang a few lines from Let's Stay Together, but President Obama last night belted out a bit of the blues. During an In Performance at the White House concert featuring B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck ... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Police Officer Fired for Smoking | [
"Wayne Jeffrey was fired from his job as a police officer for smoking tobacco off-duty. Not only that, but the action was based on an anonymous letter. It sounds ridiculous, but Jeffrey, like other Massachusetts police officers and firefighters hired since 1988, signed a pledge not to smoke. NPR's Chris Arnold repo... | [
"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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Despite Pledge, Compromise Eludes Congress, Bush | [
"President Bush's veto Tuesday evening of the Iraq war-spending bill tied to a deadline for withdrawal, and Democratic leaders' insistence on an end to the war, shows bipartisanship remains elusive. Democrats promised voters after last fall's elections that there would be better cooperation across the aisle. But th... | [
"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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New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party | [
"Updated 2:56 p.m. ET Saturday The Trump administration is accusing the chief executive of ByteDance, the owner of video-sharing app TikTok, of being \"a mouthpiece\" for the Chinese Communist Party and alleging that the tech company has a close relationship with Beijing authorities that endangers the security of ... | [
"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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Letters: Anger and Gloating | [
"We received a record number of letters about our interview with a Clinton supporter who now plans to vote for McCain. She can't be for real, many said. Also, listeners wrote in with their gas-related gloats."
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Missy Mazzoli: The Sound Of Indie-Classical | [
"Sometimes, the most fertile ground for young classical composers is not concert halls, but rock clubs. Missy Mazzoli, the composer, keyboardist, bandleader and curator from Brooklyn, N.Y., is at the center of a group of emergent musicians who are classically trained, but who've also had experience working in rock ... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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What Do You Think Are The Greatest Albums Made By Women? | [
"Around a year ago, a group of women connected within the NPR universe started having a conversation about music. We had a plan to make a list, one that would challenge decades-old assumptions about what and who matters most in popular music. Our idea was a simple one: Put women at the center, instead of just inclu... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Low Price of Beer in U.K. Vexes Anti-Alcohol Groups | [
"Beer costs less than bottled water and soda in many British supermarkets. Anti-alcohol campaigners aren't happy about that. They are calling for the government to impose higher taxes on booze, and make it less easily available."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Israeli PM Netanyahu Says Gaza War Could Be 'Prolonged'. -- China Puts Former Top Communist Party Official Under Investigation. And here are more early headlines: Former San Antonio Mayor Castro Sworn In As Housing Secretary. (Dallas Morning News) U.S. Impounds Imported... | npr | {
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All Those 140-Character Twitter Messages Amount To Petabytes Of Data Every Year | [
"Every day, Twitter users generate tons of data. According to the Technology Review Editors' Blog, all those 140-character messages \"add up to 12 terabytes of data every day.\" \"This wealth of data seems overwhelming but Twitter believes it contains a lot of insights that could be useful to it as a business,\" Er... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Italy's Top Court Upholds Berlusconi's Acquittal In 'Bunga Bunga' Case | [
"Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's acquittal in the \"bunga bunga\" case has been upheld by the Court of Cassation, the country's highest court. Berlusconi was convicted in 2013 on charges that he paid for sex with an underage prostitute and then abused his power to cover up the crime. But last year... | [
"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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USDA Terminates Deadly Cat Experiments, Plans To Adopt Out Remaining Animals | [
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it's putting an end to a controversial research program that led scientists to kill thousands of cats over decades. Since 1982 the USDA's Agricultural Research Services division had been conducting experiments that involved infecting cats with toxoplasmos... | [
"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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Sports: Hopefuls Battle For NFL Glory | [
"The NFL playoffs are well under way. Eight teams are still standing, but two will be sent home on Saturday. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine joins host Scott Simon to discuss the latest news in sports."
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Battles Ease, Iraq PM Offers Amnesty for Some | [
"Clashes between Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters and U.S. forces continue to erupt in Baghdad and Najaf, but reportedly the battles have lessened in intensity. Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi extends an olive branch. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Ivan Watson."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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In Syria, Assyrian Christians Cling On After ISIS Onslaught | [
"On a sky-blue Sunday morning in the little town of Tell Tamer in northeastern Syria, sunlight pours through olive trees, dappling the path to a church that has for almost a century been the center of an Assyrian Christian community. But inside the Church of Our Lady, the sound of sobbing mixes with the ancient Ara... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Southern Baptists Split With Donald Trump On Refugee Resettlement | [
"Southern Baptists are one of the most reliably Republican religious groups in the U.S. But in a week when the party's presumptive presidential nominee has expanded on his proposal for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, the Southern Baptist Convention is taking a different approach. During the a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Bombs Kill Ten in Israel; Talks Delayed | [
"Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade and Hamas have both claimed responsibility for suicide bombings that left at least ten dead in the Israeli port of Ashdod. The attack led Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to cancel talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia. Hear NPR's John Ydstie and NPR's Julie McCarthy."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Iran May Follow Venezuela In Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency | [
"Iran has announced its intent to establish a national cryptocurrency. In a tweet posted Wednesday, an Iranian official said that a test model for a \"cloud-based digital currency\" is being developed for submission to the Iranian banking system. The official, Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, heads Iran's Ministry of ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Goshute Tribal Leaders Indicted | [
"Leaders of the Skull Valley Band of the Goshute Indians are indicted for bank fraud, theft and filing false tax returns. The tribe had tried to bring a nuclear waste storage facility to its Utah reservation against the wishes of many people in the state. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Howard Berkes."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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After A 35-Year Run, NPR's Programming Chief Is Leaving | [
"After almost 35 years at NPR, Ellen McDonnell, the network's executive editor for news programming, is stepping down. The network announced the news in a memo to staff on Thursday. \"Ellen is as much a part of NPR's DNA as she is a presence in our daily lives,\" NPR's Chief Content Officer Kinsey Wilson wrote. \"S... | [
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Think You Know The Real Christopher Columbus? | [
"Columbus Day is a national holiday, celebrated with parades and songs. While most Americans know that Columbus sailed the ocean blue, many of the facts surrounding the voyage remain misunderstood. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with historian William Fowler to set the record straight on some of the popular myths surro... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Car Guiding Cleveland Race Sent Wrong Way | [
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Diving Back To The Bottom Of The Mariana Trench | [
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Feds Testing New Wildfire Strategy | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: The Lonely Island, Kanye West And Carl Hiaasen | [
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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From One Of Ted's Recommended | [
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Korean Air Investigation Report | [
"NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on the completion of the report on the 1997 crash of a Korean Air Lines jumbo jet in Guam. The accident killed 228 people. The National Transportation Safety Board blames the pilot of the je t, but also says the Federal Aviation Administration shares some of the blame."
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Coast Guard Says Cargo Ship Sank; Body Of 1 Crew Member Found | [
"Updated 5:30 p.m. ET Extinguishing hope that the cargo ship that went missing near the Bahamas could have survived a Thursday encounter with Hurricane Joaquin, the Coast Guard announced Monday that the ship, El Faro, sank, according to the Associated Press. The Coast Guard also found an unidentified body of one cr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- What Is This Bombogenesis And Why Is It Dumping Snow On Us? -- Hunt Is On For At Least One 'Black Widow' In Sochi. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Bombing Strikes Hezbollah Neighborhood In Beirut. (AP) Report: Many Mine Clearing Workers Kidnapped In Afghanista... | npr | {
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Ship's Captain Remembered in 'Simple Courage' | [
"Author Frank Delaney was nine years old when the story of the merchant ship The Flying Enterprise and its captain Kurt Carlsen reverberated around the world in 1952. More than a half-century later, Delaney has written a book about it called <em>Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea.</em>"
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Fox News Names Roger Ailes' Replacements | [
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"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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This One-Way Trip To Mars Is Brought To You By ... | [
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"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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India G-7 Delegation Forced To Self-Isolate After Positive Coronavirus Tests | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Eyewitness at Gettysburg | [
"the voice of William V. Rathvon, who as a nine-year-old boy, watched and listened to Abraham Lincoln deliver his address at Gettysburg in November 1863. The story was told in 1938 and recorded on a 78 r.p.m. record. We will air a 5-6 minute excerpt. This item came to us as a result of our QUEST HOTLINE 202-408-030... | [
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Derrick Bell, Influential Legal Scholar, Dies At 80 | [
"Derrick Bell, the first tenured black professor at Harvard Law School, died of carcinoid cancer in New York City on Wednesday. He was 80. The influential legal scholar championed the \"critical race theory,\" an idea that begins with the premise that racism is ingrained in American life and laws — even in laws a... | [
"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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The California Report | [
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Obama Moves To Delay Cancellations Of Insurance Plans | [
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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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No Hope Of Survivors In Black Hawk Crash, Military Says | [
"After finding only debris and human remains in the area where a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Florida Tuesday night with 11 people aboard, officials at Eglin Air Force Base say the mission has transitioned from a search and rescue into a recovery effort. \"At this point, we are not hopeful for survivors,\" said... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Gabriel García Márquez’s Son On His Father’s Final Days And Legacy | [
"“My father complained that one of the things he hated most about death was that it would be the only aspect of his life he would not be able to write about,” writes Rodrigo Garcia, Gabriel García Márquez’s son. In his new memoir, “A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes: A Son’s Memoir of Gabriel García Márquez and Merced... | [
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All Songs Considered for Friday, 11 May 2007 | [
"This week's mix includes new music from The White Stripes and Rufus Wainwright, previously unreleased work from Elliott Smith, a classic reissue from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, England's folktronica group Tunng, and Battles. With host Bob Boilen."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Minorities In Chinese Internment Camps Forced To Sew Clothes for U.S. Brand | [
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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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CIA Head Goss Testifies CIA Does Not Use Torture | [
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Watch Jamila Woods Perform 'Holy' Backstage At Austin City Limits | [
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Singer/Songwriter Jhené Aiko Displays Her Ambition And Range On 'Trip' | [
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Togo Leader's Departure Seen as Win for Democracy | [
"African leaders lift sanctions against the tiny West African nation of Togo after the new president, Faure Gnassingbe, stepped down under domestic and international pressure. He assumed power when his father, Togo's longtime ruler Gnassingbe Eyadema, died on Feb. 5. Togolese have rallied in the streets to demand d... | [
"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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One Officer Dead, Several Shot By Gunman At LA Airport | [
"(Click here to jump to our latest updates.) A lone gunman walked into one of the nation's busiest airports Friday in Los Angeles and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing at least one transportation security officer and wounding another, police and TSA officials say. Authorities have identified the shooting s... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Amidst Political Tumult, Salvadoran Artists Across The Country Discuss Their Work | [
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"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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From A New 2-Cd Set, Pianist | [
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Walking Into Syria: A Reporter's Visit To Where Rebels Are 'Running The Show' | [
"Getting into Syria has been a journalistic obsession since anti-regime protests began there in March 2011. The choices have been risky or next to impossible. The Syrian regime has given out few journalists' visas (full disclosure, I got a legal visa to Syria in June). So, for the most part, many journalists have t... | [
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Can Marriage Save Single Mothers From Poverty? | [
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'May Allah Bless France!' Tells The Story Of France's Hip-Hop Gatekeepers | [
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Nick Offerman Shares His Love Of Woodworking In 'Good Clean Fun' | [
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Goldman Sachs Forced To Pay Up Over Mortgage-Backed Securities | [
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At Least 7 People Fatally Shot In Dallas Suburb; Officer Kills Suspect | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Aisha Tyler, David Hornsby, Jordan Ranks America, The AV Club | [
"Aisha Tyler funnels her childhood outsider-y experiences toward comedy and performance. She's on the animated FX show Archer. David Hornsby talks about building comedic stories from his real life relationships. His new animated FX show is called Unsupervised. Plus, the AV Club shares their recommendations and Jord... | [
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Supreme Court Could Be Headed To A Major Unraveling Of Public School Funding | [
"In a case with potentially profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready to invalidate a provision of the Montana state constitution that bars aid to religious schools. A decision like that would work a sea change in constitutional law, significantly removing the longstanding h... | [
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NCAA 'Madness' Marches Toward Sweet 16 | [
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Slate's Kausfiles: Arnold Fools Dems and the Press | [
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Rock Critic Ken Tucker | [
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Five Coronavirus Treatments In Development | [
"Right now, there is only one drug shown by rigorous scientific testing to be helpful for treating COVID-19. That drug is the antiviral medication called remdesivir, made by Gilead Sciences. But remdesivir's proven benefits are modest: reducing hospital stays from 15 to 11 days. So there's an urgent need for better... | [
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'Will I Survive, Or Will I Die?' Stabbing Survivor Wondered | [
"As he bled from a stab wound to his back Wednesday morning, the first thoughts that went through his mind were \"will I survive, or will I die?\" one of the high school students injured Wednesday in Murrysville, Pa., told reporters Thursday. Brett Hurt was among the first of more than 20 people (most of them stude... | [
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Last Clash Before N.H. Puts Clinton, Sanders In A Field Of Friendly Fire | [
"The fifth debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was their first appearance as a duet, and that helped to highlight some of their harmony – even as it heightened their crescendos of dissonance. With Martin O'Malley having suspended his campaign earlier in the week, the two remaining rivals for the Democ... | [
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At Age 101, She's A World Champ Runner | [
"Man Kaur is 101, but her routine could tire most 20-somethings. Every day she wakes up at 4 a.m., bathes, washes clothes, makes tea, recites prayers until about 7 a.m. Sometimes she goes to the Gurdwara, the place of worship for Sikhs, other times she prays at home. And then she goes to the track for an hour of sp... | [
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China Launches Orbiter, Shoots for Moon by 2020 | [
"This week, China launched Chang'e One, a robotic lunar orbiter. The mission is a step in a larger plan that would land a Chinese astronaut on the moon by 2020. The launch follows a Japanese-led moon launch and India is planning to launch its own lunar mission next year. Is a new global space race underway? Guests:... | [
"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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How Will the U.S. Engage Iran? | [
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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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'Soulcraft' Honors An Honest Day's Work | [
"Matthew Crawford was on what most people would think was the \"right track.\" Then he left his job as executive director at a think tank in Washington to open a motorcycle repair shop. In his new book, Shop Class as Soulcraft, he makes the case that our society has placed too great a value on white-collar work and... | [
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Not My Job: We Ask 'Sopranos' Star Edie Falco 3 Questions About Tenors | [
"Since Falco starred in The Sopranos, we've invited her to play a game called \"Woke up this morning and got myself an aria\" — three questions about tenors. <em>Originally broadcast April 21, 2018.</em>"
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Veep' Actor Tony Hale; Sobriety And Sex; 'What A Fish Knows' | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: There's A Reason W... | [
"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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The Chesapeake Connect Podcast | [
"Conversations with our region's leaders about the issues that shape our lives today and in the future. Chesapeake Connect is a program of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, the council of local governments serving central Maryland."
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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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Mullen: Pakistan's Spy Agency Has Terrorist Links | [
"Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is on a delicate mission to Pakistan. With relations already frayed, Mullen shot back with his own specific complaints about the relationship between Pakistan's spy agency and one of the main Afghan insurgent groups."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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'Adrift' In Time And Water, Lovers Battle To Find A Course | [
"To date, the Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur has made one film about a fisherman who survived in freezing water after his boat capsized off the Ireland coast (The Deep), another about a blizzard that wiped eight climbers off the summit of Mount Everest in 1996 (Everest), and now one more about a hurricane tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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Hospital Group Agrees to $21 Billion Buyout | [
"HCA, the former Hospital Corporation of America, agrees to sell itself to a group of investors in a deal valued at more than $21 billion. The HCA board has approved the deal, which it plans to recommend to shareholders. But other bidders could emerge: The deal includes a provision allowing HCA's board to solicit b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Senate Democrats Propose Surtax On Millionaires | [
"Senate Democrats are making a change to President Obama's jobs bill. They want to pay for it by putting a five percent surtax on earnings over $1 million. Congressional Republicans were quick to dismiss the surtax idea."
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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From His February Concert | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Jobs Friday: Extremely Not Good | [
"Forty-nine thousand. That's the number of jobs created in the US economy in the month of January. It's not a great number: worse than economists had expected. The longer-term trend isn't encouraging, either. Back in August, September, and October, the economy was creating almost a million jobs a month on average,... | [
"Actual headline: GDP Up 3.5 Percent in 3Q; Does It Matter for Tanning Industry? Lookingfit.com: the Planet Money of tanning."
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Talks Yield Possible Framework For Iran Nuclear Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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When to Exit the Race | [
"How does a candidate know when it's the right time to drop out of the race? We'll hear from Jerry Brown, who ran for the Democratic nomination in 1992 and stayed in until the convention.<br /> <br /> Guests: <br /><br /> <STRONG> Ken Rudin</STRONG> <br /> *NPR's political editor <br /><br /> <STRONG> Jennifer Du... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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A Mississippi Family Decides to Return Home | [
"Signs of recovery dot the Mississippi Gulf Coast: FEMA trailers are everywhere, debris has been removed, signs for slab and stump removal abound, and some businesses are open. Yet residents are in a holding pattern, waiting for word of money authorized by Congress in December 2005 to be funneled through the states... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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