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The Life and Loves of a 'Portuguese Nun' | [
"In 1669, a Paris bookseller published a dainty volume called Portuguese Letters. It was small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, but its passionate story inspired poets and painters for hundreds of years. The identity of the writer has been the subject of much debate. Were they penned by the French man whose na... | [
"Stories: 1) In 'Willing,' Pursuits of the Flesh for a Flagging Spirit 2) 'English Patient' Director Anthony Minghella"
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Live in Studio 4A: Violinist Vadim Repin | [
"Russian Violinist Vadim Repin charged on to the world stage at 17 when he won the most prestigious violin competition in the world, the Reine Elisabeth Concours. His professional career has followed an equally prestigious path, featuring appearances with major orchestras and conductors and at numerous classical mu... | [
"A performance of Leonard Bernstein's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano from the concert series Pacific Serenades, recorded April 23rd at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The players are clarinetist Gary Gray and pianist Joanne Pearce-Martin. (Orpharion Recordings)"
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How Power Erodes Empathy, And The Steps We Can Take To Rebuild It | [
"Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki joins us to discuss the connection between power and empathy."
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U.S. Government's Mob File Up For Auction | [
"Back in the 1960s, Robert F. Kennedy was leading investigations of the Mafia. A folder from that era contained information and mug shots of men like Carlo Gambino and Meyer Lansky. In the 1990s, somebody accidentally left the file in a New York City taxi. It's up for auction now, with an estimated sale price of $1... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Japan Hopes Education Reforms Will Jolt It Out of Doldrums | [
"The Japanese government is working on its first education reform law in more than 50 years. After Japan's \"lost decade,\" when the country has been in the doldrums, there's pressure to modernize the curriculum and educate for a new economy. But critics say the new reform bill does not address some of the real pro... | [
"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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Al-Shabab Shifts Focus From Territory To Terrorism | [
"Al-Shabab has been around for years as a militia group fighting for territory in Somalia. When al-Shabab militants, dressed in casual clothes, turned up in a ritzy shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, last weekend and gunned down men, women and children, the group shifted from an insurgent movement to a terrorist orga... | [
"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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Dr. Fauci On Vaccinations And Biden's 'Refreshing' Approach To COVID-19 | [
"Less than three weeks into the new Biden administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who has headed up the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, is encouraged by the new president's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. \"It was very clear what President Biden wanted .... | [
"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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Director John Hughes Was 'Philosopher Of Puberty' | [
"Filmmaker John Hughes was called the Philosopher of Puberty, the Auteur of Adolescent Angst. He died unexpectedly Thursday at the age of 59. The cause was a heart attack. Hughes made his reputation in the 1980s with a quintet of teenage comedies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, Ferris Bueller'... | [
"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Pregnancy-Induced News Apathy | [
"When I took on this task of blogging for Mixed Signals for two weeks, I was told to go ahead and write about whatever interested me. I'm sure the fine editors who gave me this opportunity thought I'd spend a lot of time talking about Congress, the rise and fall of Tom DeLay, the 2006 elections or other things poli... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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New Orleans Judge Picked to Handle Gulf Spill Suit | [
"A judicial panel has decided that the 300 plus lawsuits filed after the Deepwater Horizon blowout will be handled by a federal judge in New Orleans. The judicial panel said the federal court based in New Orleans is the best place for the litigation. Some attorneys had favored Houston or Gulfport, Miss."
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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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Guitarist Manuel Barrueco | [
"Guitarist Manuel Barrueco plays \"La Catedral\" (lah kah-tay-DRAHL--\"The Cathedral\") by Agustin Barrios (ah-goo-STEEN BAH-ree-ohss). His performance was recorded in December at the Center for the Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. (KBAQ Production Studio at Arizona State University)"
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"From a concert by Goni, two short pieces -- \"Vidalita,\" and \"Maxixa\" (ma-SHE-shah), both by Augustin Barrios."
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COVID-19 Leads To 'Bad Deaths' And Complicated Grief For Many Loved Ones | [
"Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19, many of them alone. These “bad deaths” can cause surviving family members overwhelming feelings of guilt and regret, KJZZ’s Kathy Ritchie reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Venezuelan's Economic Crisis Creates Refugees | [
"Venezuela is facing economic collapse because of low oil prices and socialist mismanagement. As the crisis deepens, it’s not just affluent Venezuelans, but also the working class and the poor — those who were once loyal to the ruling leftist revolution — who are fleeing the country. We talk to some of ... | [
"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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In Peruvian Election, A Stark Choice | [
"Peruvians go to the polls Sunday to elect their next president. Their choice is between a leftist nationalist and a right-wing legislator."
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"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered | [
"COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, continues to spread around the country. There are more than 150 cases of the virus in the United States, and at least 11 people have died. Both Washington and California have declared states of emergency. The House has approved eight billion dollars of emergency funding... | [
"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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Geologists Rush To The Hills To Look For More Gold | [
"A mini gold rush could be coming back to California's Sierra Nevada mountains. A landowner has found what is believed to be the biggest nugget of gold found in the region. It sold for $460,000 at auction."
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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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Volunteering at the Red Cross | [
"Americans across the country are offering food, housing and their time to victims of Hurricane Katrina. One example: volunteers at the local office of the American Red Cross in Los Angeles."
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Dynamic Legislation | [
"California laws have a tendency to sweep across the country. And this week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bevy of bills that may make their way east. From lifting the statute of limitations on rape to decriminalizing underage prostitution and allowing felons to vote — we review the laws coming out of the Califor... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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World Cafe Looks Back: Uncle Tupelo's Family Tree | [
"Throughout the month of October, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of World Cafe and revisited some of the best and most memorable interviews of the past 20 years. The influential alt-country group Uncle Tupelo spawned Wilco and Son Volt shortly after it broke up in the mid-'90s. In this episode, we'll hear archi... | [
"Stories: 1) Johnny Cash: A Ghost Rider, Still Stirring Souls 2) 'American' Remembered: Rick Rubin On Johnny Cash 3) Behind Bars, Lessons In Life, Death And Freedom"
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Germany's Painful Solution To High Unemployment | [
"The unemployment rate is disastrously high in the U.S. and much of Europe. But the rate in Germany is just 6 percent — and it's declining. We spent a week in Germany learning their secret recipe. On today's show, we hear the how country transformed its labor market a few years back — and how it still has the scars... | [
"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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Trump Says He Has 'Absolute Right' To Share Intelligence With Russia | [
"Updated at 5:51 p.m. ET President Trump is responding to the backlash against the allegations that he shared \"highly classified\" information with the Russians by saying he had \"the absolute right to do\" so. He tweeted Tuesday morning: And he went a step further, again taking aim at fired former FBI Director Ja... | [
"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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Russia's Putin Says Prime Minister Job 'Realistic' | [
"Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would be happy to become the pro-Kremlin United Russia Party's top candidate in December's parliamentary elections. The easiest way for Putin to stay in power after the presidential election would be to transform the weak office of prime minister into a powerful one."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Kenyan Government Moves To End Deadly Mall Standoff | [
"In Nairobi Sunday night, Kenyan government forces appear to be preparing for a major push to end the standoff in the Westgate Mall. The government says it has cornered the gunmen who stormed the mall Saturday. NPR's Gregory Warner tells host Arun Rath at least 68 people have been killed."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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GE Ex-CEO Welch Supports Capping Executive Pay | [
"Jack Welch, who ran General Electric for 20 years and was one of the nation's highest paid CEOs, says limits on executive pay are now warranted. \"I think without question once the federal government has to step in to bail out the private enterprise, you've got to modify the private enterprise pay packages,\" he ... | [
"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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Downing St. Memos Hint at Early U.S. Plans for Iraq | [
"Robert Siegel talks with <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> reporter John Daniszewski about the revelation of British government memos detailing early plans for invading Iraq."
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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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State Department: Internet Freedom Critical | [
"Following Google's recent announcement that the company would \"review\" its business operations in China, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will address the issue of Internet freedom in a speech Thursday in Washington D.C. Alec Ross is Clinton's senior adviser for innovation. He tells Renee Montagne that compani... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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'Ugly Dress' Site Features Bad Bridesmaid's Gowns | [
"The Web site uglydress.com maintains a visual record of ugly bridesmaids' gowns. NPR's Renee Montagne reports."
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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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In Texas, A Down-Ballot Race With Big Consequences | [
"Texas politics is about to take another big step to the right. While nobody outside Texas would describe Gov. Rick Perry or Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst as moderate Republicans, their likely replacements are considerably more conservative — especially in the powerful lieutenant governor's office. The eyes watching Texa... | [
"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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Financial Misfortunes Keep Repo Man Busy | [
"It's a boom time for industries that make money off of the financial misfortunes of others. One New York City auto repo man says that for him, times are good, but it wasn't always that way. He tries to keep that in mind when dealing with the people whose cars he's taking. And with problems continuing in the mortga... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Introducing Throughline | [
"The past is never past. Every headline has a history. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world. Welcome to NPR's new history podcast, hosted by Ramtin Arablouei and Rund Abdelfatah."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Anheuser-Busch Stops Free Beer Samples | [
"The brewer has stopped giving free samples in hospitality centers at its SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Fla., San Antonio and San Diego and its Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va. The company says the samples had a narrow appeal. The brewer plans to build more restaurants and other family-f... | [
"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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The White Album At 40 | [
"When The White Album was released 40 years ago this month, fans were both baffled and awe struck by its sprawling world of sound. It was released as a double LP (almost unheard of at the time) and featured instant classics like \"I Will,\" \"While My Guitar Gently Weeps,\" and \"Blackbird.\" But The White Album (i... | [
"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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George Zimmerman Attempts To Sell Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin | [
"For a brief time Thursday, the gun George Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin was up for auction. After outrage, the listing was taken down. Then it was put up for sale again. Zimmerman is the former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who got into a scuffle with the 17-year-old. He was later acquitted of the k... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Baroque Pipe Organ on Display in Rochester | [
"A full-size Italian Baroque organ -- a 17th-century marvel with 600 pipes and more than 2,000 parts -- is on display at the University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery. It's the only organ of its kind in the Americas."
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Randomness and Probability | [
"The show discusses randomness, probability and evidence with philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of \"Fooled by Randomness\" and, most recently, \"The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.\""
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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'The Big Tree' Still Stands In Texas | [
"The Big Tree is a 1,000-year-old oak tree at Goose Island State Park near Rockport, Texas. It survived the recent hurricane, and many before it."
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Hey, I Know That One: How SongPop Got Millions Of Players Naming That Tune | [
"Today, four million people all over the world will log on to Facebook — or take out their phones — and play SongPop. This summer, it's become the fastest growing social game on Facebook, taking a run at old standards such as Farmville and Words with Friends. Here's how it works: You pick a category like \"Funk\" o... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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World Headlines: France Has Its Credit Rating Downgraded | [
"France, Le Monde Standard and Poor's has lowered France's credit rating one notch from AA-plus to AA, citing the country's limited ability to get its public finances in order. French officials called the downgrade unfair. Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault said France's rating remained one of the best in the world ... | [
"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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National Review: A Tax-Cut Compromise | [
"Reihan Salam is a policy adviser at Economics21. The 2001 and 2003 tax cuts are set to expire on December 31. In the months before the election, the White House pressed the case for permanently extending tax cuts for households earning $250,000 or less, while congressional Republicans insisted on extending all of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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With Local News Struggling, The NextDoor App Is Shaping Local Politics | [
"As local newspapers struggle, NextDoor is rising as a new hub for information. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Will Oremus of OneZero at Medium about the app's role in shaping local politics."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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Commentary: Playing Patriotism in the Catskills | [
"Commentator Daniel Pinkwater tells the story of his father's business success in the Catskills. He says his father understood the symbolic and economic value of a little well-placed patriotism."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Playing the Trump Card; Berning Up The Campaign Trail; Slower. Lower. More Cowardly."
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Democrats Call For Anonymous Policing Of Protests To End | [
"When Russian-speaking troops showed up in Ukraine six years ago, they were dubbed \"little green men\": armed forces whose green fatigues bore neither insignia nor identification. A similar genre of unidentified, armed personnel clad in insignia-free uniforms has appeared policing street protests in Washington, D.... | [
"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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Don't Know BOOTS? Here's Why You Should Listen Now | [
"BOOTS is the most interesting new artist I've heard in 2015. You may have first encountered him writing and producing songs on Beyoncé's self-titled 2013 album. Earlier this year we premiered BOOTS' self-directed engaging short film/music video Motorcycle Jesus, complete with five brand new songs: his own songs. I... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Bob Edwards Talks With Frank Sharry | [
", Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum about the immigration reform bill."
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FIFA Votes To Release At Least Some Of The Controversial World Cup Report | [
"Soccer's governing body is sticking to its guns. FIFA has voted not to revisit the bidding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. It also decided to release, at some later date, at least part of a 430-page confidential report produced by American lawyer Michael Garcia. Garcia, who had been lobbying for the release of th... | [
"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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Can't Get In To See Your Doctor? Many Patients Turn To Urgent Care | [
"Though the majority of Americans have a primary care doctor, a large number also seek treatment at urgent care centers, statistics show. For many people, the centers have become a bridge between the primary care doctor's office and the hospital emergency room. Urgent care is not meant for life-threatening emergenc... | [
"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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The 'Times' Of London Reverts To Type To Motivate Reporters | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Obama's Financial Reform Plans Draw Critics | [
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How Long Must Rand Paul Stay In 'Detention' For Plagiarism? | [
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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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U.S. Looks To European Allies For Defense Help | [
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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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Giambi, McGwire Subpoenaed for Steroid Testimony | [
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1,000-Pound Pumpkin Takes California Contest | [
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Nigerian Film, 'Lionheart,' Disqualified From Oscar Contention | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Al Qaida In Yemen Takes Responsibility For Paris Attack. -- Post-Attack Edition Of 'Charlie Hebdo' Sells Out In France. And here are more early headlines: Space Station Astronauts Safe; Odd Technical Reading Investigated. (AP) House Poised To Act On Bill Tied To Obama's... | npr | {
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A Hymn For The Tone Death, | [
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Trump Wraps Up Vice President Auditions, Sets Friday Announcement | [
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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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'Easy A': Reputation Management, With Hiccups | [
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"Stories: 1) Zooey Deschanel, All-Purpose Indie Princess 2) 'The Wackness': A Bildungsroman, With Bong Hits 3) Bob Kane: The Man Behind Batman 4) 'Generation Kill' Takes TV To The War Zone"
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Top Stories: Stormy Holiday Weather; A Momentous Anniversary | [
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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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Search Is On For Missing Sailors From Another Navy Accident | [
"Ten sailors are missing from the USS John McCain after a collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters. Bradley Peniston (@navybook), deputy editor at Defense One, says it’s the fourth collision involving a U.S. Navy ship in just over a year. Here & Now‘s Robin Young gets the latest."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After NATO Objections, Russian Warships Won't Refuel At Spanish Port. -- Hey Indians Fans - Where Was The Love Before The World Series? And here are more early headlines: Alarming Report Shows Decline Of Wildlife Populations On Earth. (CNBC) UNICEF Chief Says Syrian Sch... | npr | {
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In Pakistan, The Grand Trunk Road Is 'An Expression Of Hope' | [
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Justice Dept. Revises Definition Of Rape To Include Male Victims | [
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"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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Nuclear Plant Security | [
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Seeing into the Fire | [
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2 Bombings In Russia Raise Olympic Security Questions | [
"One of southern Russia's largest cities is reeling from two deadly bombings in the last 24 hours. The violence took place in Volgograd which is hundreds of miles from Sochi, where the Winter Olympics will be held. This has raised questions about whether these acts of terrorism are related to the staging of the Oly... | [
"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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The Antecedents: 'Laika in Space' | [
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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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The Science of Hurricane Wilma | [
"Hurricane Wilma, churning through the northwest Caribbean, turns into a Category 5 storm. The National Hurricane Center says the factors in making Wilma so powerful include warm water and low upper level wind sheer. Guest: Christopher Landsea, meteorologist and science and operations officer at the National Hur... | [
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The Sept. 11 Trial: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's Web Of Connections | [
"More than a decade after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, five men accused of orchestrating the deadliest terror plot in U.S. history are going on trial. The defendants, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, were captured in Pakistan in 2002 and 2003. They were held in secret CIA prisons abroad before b... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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China Is The New Superpower In Science? | [
"China has a robot rover on the moon and the world’s fastest supercomputer, so it is emerging as the new superpower when it comes to science. It is spending vast sums of money on research, and one of the key areas of that research is cloning. The BBC’s science editor David Shukman was given rare access ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Author Searches for Relatives Who Survived Holocaust | [
"Daniel Mendelsohn's new book is <em>The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million.</em> As a child, his old Jewish relatives told stories of family members killed in the Holocaust. Mendelsohn undertook a worldwide search for surviving members of his family's town. During his investigation, Mendelsohn discovered letter... | [
"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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The Sweet Potato Queen's Latest Dish | [
"On a recent cold and snowy night in Washington, D.C., scores of fans stream into the Politics and Prose book store to hear Jill Connor Browne. She's better known as the Sweet Potato Queen, and her humorous books are shooting up the best-seller lists. \"Most in the audience have come straight from work and since th... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp, The Modern Mortal 2) 'The Believers': Zoe Heller's Scathing Social Satire"
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Some British Skeptical Of Black PM | [
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Politics And Faith Collide In Contraceptive Debate | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Results Are In For Nation's First Contests In 2018 Election Cycle | [
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Iran's National Poet Speaks Out | [
"NPR's Davar Ardalan interviewed Simin Behbahani, Iran's national poet, today from Tehran. She's 82 years-old and one of the most respected figures in modern Iran. She recites two poems inspired by recent events -- one dedicated to the people of Iran and another to Neda, the woman whose death during the protests wa... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Democrats Deal With Trump On DREAMers May Be In Trouble | [
"The deal agreed to last month traded increased border security for permanent protections for people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The White House has announced new demands."
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Polio Eradication Campaign Centers on India | [
"An international anti-polio campaign focuses its resources on India, which reported more than 1,600 new cases in 2002, or about 85 percent of the world's total. Health workers and volunteers around the country hold polio immunization days in an effort to administer polio drops to more than 140-million Indian child... | [
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North Korea Makes A Push To Reach Foreign Audiences On YouTube And Twitter | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Middle East Correspondent James Bennet | [
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Review: William Onyeabor, 'Who Is William Onyeabor?' | [
"If Fela Kuti was a child of James Brown, fellow Nigerian William Onyeabor is something like the next-generation musical offspring of Parliament-Funkadelic. His songs are extended call-and-response disco-funk jams driven by the space-age sound of synthesizers and drum machines — very new tools when Onyeabor was rec... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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Built to Spill, Lil B, Mountain Goats, More | [
"On this edition of All Songs Considered we feature a cut from the new Fool's Gold record, new music from Built To Spill, rapper Lil B's plan to release a thousand songs before he's 21 years old, a classic reissued by The Feelies, The Mountain Goats, and the ethereal, ambient rock of Apse."
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Why 2016 Could Be A Big Year For Marijuana Legalization | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Timeline: America's War on Drugs | [
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Review: Mr. Mitch, 'Devout' | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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California Debates Bill To Stop Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement | [
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Adams: Holidays a Time for Gaining Perspective | [
"The Christmas season is time for reflection and resolve for many people. Commentator Janus Adams tells how the end of the year can also be a time to put things back in perspective."
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End Still Not in Sight in Democrats' Nomination Race | [
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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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Seniors Trust Social Security But Not Government | [
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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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Hillary Clinton on Sept. 11 | [
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Conyers Faces Ethics Investigation; Trump Sides With Roy Moore | [
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Not My Job: Mandy Patinkin Is Big Into TikTok So We Quiz Him On Clocks | [
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Emanuel AME Church In Charleston Opens Its Doors | [
"After nine congregation members were killed this week, the historic black church held a Sunday service that honored and remembered the victims. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on the service."
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"Good morning, we're looking at some of these early stories: Prosecution's Choice Of Charge Complicates Case Against Zimmerman. Troops And Tanks Remain, But Truce Begins In Syria. Suspect In USS Cole Bombing Wins One Legal Battle. No Injuries Reported In Second West Mexico Quake. (Reuters) Jury Selection Set To Be... | npr | {
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Inside The Suicide Epidemic At The Top Of The World | [
"This story is part of NPR's podcast Embedded, which digs deep into the stories behind the news. In the Arctic, people are killing themselves. These are young people — people with years and years ahead of them. They're dead by suicide before their 25th birthdays. To find out why, reporter Rebecca Hersher went to Gr... | [
"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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Top Stories: Trump May Be Mulling Over Mueller; Rodman Returns To North Korea | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Weighs Firing Mueller, According To Confidante. -- Dennis Rodman Says He's On 'Mission' To North Korea. -- Golden State Takes 2nd NBA Title In 3 Years. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Visit Milwaukee To Discuss Nation's Labor Needs. (Milwaukee Journal-... | [
"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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The Pandemic's Impact On The Latino Community | [
"Occasionally, Alt.Latino looks beyond the world of music, though the intersection of the pandemic, politics and the arts is never far from mind. This week, we host a roundtable with reporters covering the coronavirus and how infections have adversely impacted communities of color in the U.S. Dianne Solis is a Sen... | [
"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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Spain's Prime Minister Skips Mass with Pope | [
"Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a mass this morning, but Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero did not attend. His absence annoyed the Vatican. Spain's political shift toward socialism is at the heart of the flap."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Texas Moves To Seize Polygamous Leader Warren Jeffs' Ranch | [
"The office of the Texas attorney general announced today that it was taking steps to try to seize the ranch of polygamous leader Warren Jeffs. Reporting from Dallas, NPR's Wade Goodwyn filed this report for our Newscast unit: \"Texas authorities claim the ranch owned by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ o... | [
"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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Would You Put Money On It? Test Your Super Bowl Trivia | [
"Got a football know-it-all in your crowd? A.J. Jacobs from Esquire Magazine joins Scott Simon with some trivia, from why a football's called a pigskin to which president meddled with a Super Bowl."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Guantanamo Detainee Hears Charges | [
"U.S. authorities air formal charges against a 34-year-old Yemeni man held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a former driver for Osama bin Laden, was told he's being charged with conspiracy to commit war crimes. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Jackie Northam."
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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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WBUR Management Shake-Up | [
"The general manager of one of the largest public radio stations in the United States resigned Friday amid allegations of mismanagement. Jane Christo had helped create such well-known shows as <EM>Car Talk</EM> and <EM>The Connection</EM>, but controversy began to grow when she announced plans to sell off a smaller... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Ladytron: Song For The Cylon | [
"This year probably won't see the release of a chillier album than Velocifero, the slept-on third record from the English electro-gloom band Ladytron: In mood and mien, Velocifero is coolly unemotional. It's also just plain cool. \"Black Cat\" is one two songs on the album sung entirely in Bulgarian, the native ton... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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