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Richard Perle: Defending Rumsfeld's Record | [
"Richard Perle talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about the lack of confidence some in Washington have in Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Perle served on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board and has worked closely with Rumsfeld."
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"A striking passage buried in Saturday's NYT lead story on the massive cost of the war: \"Representative John Murtha, Democrat of Pennsylvania and chairman of a subcommittee on defense appropriations, said in an interview that because of concerns about President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, he thought a majority of... | npr | {
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Budget Casino, Restaurant Survives In Vegas | [
"Maybe it doesn't compare to the Elton John concert at Caesar's Palace, but the karaoke lounge at Ellis Island Casino and Brewery in Las Vegas is packed. It has been like this all night. In the restaurant, there was a line for the $6.99 steak dinner. Then, people moved into the lounge for the free music show. \"Yo... | [
"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States | [
"A new national effort asks K-12 schools to voluntarily — and anonymously — report their confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, along with the safety strategies they're using. Opening schools safely in person is seen as key to restarting the economy and recovering the learning loss that has fallen most heavily ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Commuter Train Derails, Plunges Into Creek East Of San Francisco. -- National Portrait Gallery Honors Nancy Reagan; Funeral Is Friday. -- Survivor Of Boston Marathon Bombing Dies In Car Crash In Dubai. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Agrees To Take Back Future... | npr | {
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Airlines Are Bracing For Potential Layoffs As Federal Payroll Aid To Expire Soon | [
"Airlines report huge losses during the pandemic despite a brief summer uptick in travel. The federal payroll aid is about to run out, and tens of thousands of airline employees may lose their jobs."
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"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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An Unexpected Pandemic Side Effect In Peru: A Comeback For TB | [
"In late February 2020, Martin Valencia Garcia was working as a community agent in Independencia, one of the denser districts of Lima, Peru. His job was to help people access tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment with the TB Móvil program, part of a larger effort led by the nonprofit health care organization Partner... | [
"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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Janet Leigh, Star of 'Psycho,' Dies at 77 | [
"Actress Janet Leigh, best remembered as the victim of a brutal murder in the shower in the 1960 film <EM>Psycho</EM>, died Sunday at age 77. Leigh left an indelible imprint on film history and was also admired for her performances in <EM>The Manchurian Candidate</EM> and <EM>Touch of Evil.</EM> Hear NPR's Neda Ula... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Wis. Senate Delay Maneuver Hearkens Back To 1840 | [
"For more than a week, Democrats have stayed away from Wisconsin's state Senate. Not having enough members on hand, has stopped a vote on a Republican plan to curtail the bargaining rights of unions. The delay has lasted long enough for people to look up the history of such incidents."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Betsy DeVos Appears Before Senate Education Committee In Confirmation Hearing | [
"President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education, Betsy DeVos, appeared before the Senate's education committee Tuesday for her confirmation hearing. She is expected to be asked tough questions about her past support for private school vouchers and for limiting charter school oversight."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Electronics' Final Cost | [
"Old computer monitors and TV picture tubes dumped in landfills can leach hazardous amounts of lead into groundwater, according to a scientific study. The research is playing a key role in the fight to keep electronics out of landfills and has intensified a controversy over who should pay to recycle them. NPR's Emi... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Flight Of The Wild Pigeon | [
"Pigeons may not be known for their flying prowess, but they are actually pretty good at maneuvering right angles. Andrew Biewener and colleagues at Harvard's Concord Field Station caught pigeons in a parking garage, made a flying course in the lab and filmed the birds with high speed cameras to see how pigeons mak... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Contentious Climate Talks Yield 'Bali Roadmap' | [
"After marathon talks in Bali, Indonesia, the U.N. climate conference agreed Saturday on a roadmap for negotiations for a new treaty to combat global warming. The deal sets an agenda for negotiators working to find ways to reduce pollution and help poor countries adapt to environmental changes. The conference near... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Getting To The Heart Of The Artichoke | [
"The one time I went to Rome, I didn't eat artichokes. (I didn't eat much pasta either, but that's another story.) Wandering through Italy's golden, sunlit afternoons, I held my breath as I gazed at the ruins of the Colosseum and dipped my fingers in the Trevi Fountain. I drank countless cups of cappuccino in the m... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Kim Jong Un Issues Statement On Trump: 'A Frightened Dog Barks Louder' | [
"North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has weighed in on the heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, with a personal analysis of President Trump's Tuesday speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump's speech, which was notable for its apocalyptic rhetoric — it vowed to \"totally destroy\" North Korea and ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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It's Hard Getting Work When The Government Says You're Dead | [
"Judy Rivers told a Senate panel she had trouble getting a job after being declared dead by the Social Security Administration. She was accidentally placed in the agency's \"Death Master File.\""
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"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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Aaron Sorkin Loves NPR | [
"Aaron Sorkin is making news of his own with the new HBO drama The Newsroom. Today on NPR's Fresh Air, Aaron chatted with host Terry Gross about his writing style and influences, the mixed reviews of his new show, and a quintessential Sorkin-scene: \"the walk and talk.\" The writer took a turn in front of our camer... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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J.R. Ewing And A Found Recipe For Poppy Seed Cookies | [
"During the holidays, family kitchens are ground zero for intense craziness: mixers whirling, timers buzzing, knives flying. So yes, it's understandable that many of us just stay out of way of the experienced cook. Especially when the knives come out and Mama is talking under her breath. But by staying out, you're ... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Possibilities in the New Year | [
"A big look at new possibilities in the New Year, with new thinking on security, Iraq, the environment and ourselves. We're looking for new horizons."
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"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Now That Election 2013 Is Over, What Does It All Mean? | [
"Elections across the country installed a Democratic governor in increasingly purple Virginia and gave a Republic governor more than 50 percent of the vote in deep blue New Jersey. Those were just two races that were closely watched around the nation Tuesday night. With the election over, it's time to read the tea ... | [
"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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Anatomy Of A Jump Shot | [
"Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers currently is the buzz of the NBA playoffs: an athlete who calmly hits the big shot. NPR's Tom Goldman examines how athletes manage to focus on their game while under extreme pressure and fan scrutiny. The Pacers will play the Chicago Bulls tonight in game 5 of their playoff seri... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Michigan Waitress Benefits From Generous 2020 Tip | [
"Danielle Franzoni, 31, was left an end-of-decade tip: 2020. She was given a tip of $2,020. The restaurant bill was $23. The bill payer left a tip of 8,700%."
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Convicted Art Forger Explains How It's Done | [
"In New York City, federal prosecutors have charged an art dealer named Glafira Rosales in connection with $80 million worth of forged art. These are not copies — they’re paintings that look like they’re in the style of famous artists. The painter has not been charged in the case. But John Myatt, ... | [
"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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From Southern Hemisphere, Hints That U.S. May Be Spared Flu On Top Of COVID-19 | [
"This year's flu season in the Southern Hemisphere was weirdly mild. A surprisingly small number of people in the Southern Hemisphere have gotten the flu this year, probably because the public health measures put in place to fight COVID-19 have also limited the spread of influenza. That makes public health experts ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Listeria Outbreak Tied To Colorado Cantaloupes; 13 Known Dead. -- Did You Hear About Andy Rooney? He's Retiring. -- Officials Push Back On Mullen's Linking Of Pakistan To Terrorists. Other leading stories: -- \"US Fugitive Hid In Portugal Hamlet,\" Escaped From Custody In 1... | npr | {
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New Album From 'Genius' Jazz Musician Vijay Iyer | [
"Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer has won numerous awards for his work, including a MacArthur Fellowship or “genius grant.” He has also collaborated with artists in other fields, including writer and novelist Teju Cole, poet Robert Pinsky and hip-hop artist DJ Spooky. The Vijay Iyer Trio – composed... | [
"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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Nelson Mandela Attends Great Granddaughter's Funeral | [
"Nelson Mandela, the legendary apartheid fighter and first president of a truly Democratic South Africa, attended a memorial service Thursday for his 13-year old great granddaughter who was killed in a car accident just before the opening of the World Cup games. Mandela, who at 91 doesn't appear in public much anym... | [
"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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Turtle Island Quartet Re-Imagine Jimi Hendrix, With Strings | [
"The Turtle Island Quartet has earned rave reviews for their jazzy take on traditional chamber music and their classical take on traditional jazz. Now, they're taking on another style altogether: the music of Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix changed the way the guitar was played and inspired legions of aspiring rock stars t... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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The New Republic: Monitoring Dick's Daughter | [
"When I read Tuesday's Politico piece about Liz Cheney's new \"Keep America Safe,\" a foreign-policy focused group aimed at saving this nation from the \"radical\" Obama White House, two things immediately sprang to mind: 1. With every passing week, Bill Kristol sounds more like an overcaffeinated Ann Coulter: \"T... | [
"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Biden Expected To Work To Repair U.S. Relations With Palestinian Leadership | [
"The Trump administration dramatically shifted U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians in favor of Israel. President Biden is expected to try to repair U.S. relations with the Palestinians."
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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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Race Played Role in Vick Coverage, Critics Say | [
"Michael Vick, suspended quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, pleaded guilty on Monday to a felony charge for running a dogfighting ring on his Virginia property. The case has pushed animal cruelty into the limelight and spurred a national conversation about race and justice. Michael S. Schmidt, reporter for The Ne... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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LA Officials Bring The Hammer Down On Tiny Houses For Homeless | [
"Elvis Summers is not part of any nonprofit or government agency. He's just a 38-year-old guy with a Mohawk and tattooed arms who started a GoFundMe campaign last spring so he could build tiny houses for homeless people to live in. He got the idea after befriending a homeless woman in his neighborhood. \"It just go... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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All About Romance Novels | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Petra Mayer, Barrie Hardymon, and Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books sit down for a discussion of romance novels. They'll chat about how they discovered the genre, what kind of romances they like, and romance fandom. Then, the gang's rom... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Wooing Presidential Primaries For 2000 | [
"NPR's Howard Berkes reports from Salt Lake City on the efforts of western states to attract attention to their presidential primaries in the 2000 election. Law makers from eight western states met in Salt Lake City earlier this week to discuss plans for holding a one-day western state primary on the Saturday after... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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100th Anniversary of Flight | [
"It's been 100 years since the Wright Brothers made their short and famous flight at Kitty Hawk. In this hour, we'll take a look at aviation, circa 1903, and the birth of the aviation industry. <br /><br /> Guests:<br /><br /> <STRONG>George Larson</STRONG><br /> * Editor, <EM>Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine</E... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Former Hostage: Under Deal, Iran Has Less Incentive To Hold Americans | [
"President Obama responded sharply this week when a reporter asked if he was \"content\" to celebrate the nuclear deal with Iran when at least three and possibly four Americans are being held in Iranian jails. \"Nobody's content,\" he said, \"and our diplomats and our teams are working diligently to try to get them... | [
"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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Tender Beef, Without The Pathogens: USDA Proposes Labeling Rules | [
"In order to make tough cuts of beef more tender, the industry uses a mechanical tenderizing process that involves piercing the meat with needles. This is effective in breaking up the tough muscle fibers, but there's a downside, too: a higher risk of surface bacteria making their way into the cut of meat, which can... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Landowners Along Southern Border Sue Trump Over National Emergency Declaration | [
"Sixteen states are suing the Trump administration over the declaration of a national emergency to build a border wall. Another lawsuit involves landowners who own property along the U.S.-Mexico border. We speak with Yvette Gaytan, of La Rosita, Texas, who owns property there. This article was originally published ... | [
"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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Dozens Of Countries Join China-Backed Bank Opposed By Washington | [
"Dozens of countries have slid under Tuesday's deadline to join a China-backed infrastructure development bank that is opposed by Washington. U.S. allies such as South Korea and Australia were among the more than 40 nations that signed up at the last moment as founding members of the Asia Infrastructure Investment ... | [
"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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From the Village to the Concert Hall: Béla Bartók | [
"One of the great composers of the early 20th century, Béla Bartók was also one of the founders of the field of ethnomusicology. Bartók collected folk music from Slovakia, Transylvania and his native Hungary, lugging an Edison phonograph across the fields and persuading local peasants to sing into the horn so that ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Producer and DJ Cut Chemist on the song that changed his life | [
"The Song That Changed My Life is a segment that gives us the chance to talk with some of our favorite artists about the music that made them who they are today. This time around, we're joined by DJ and master of the turntable Cut Chemist. Born Lucas McFadden, Cut Chemist is best known for co-founding the iconic un... | [
"The singer-songwriter's new CD, Harps and Angels, is as good as anything he's ever done and, at times, better. He stopped by to DJ an episode of All Songs and talk about his favorite songs and the musicians that shape his music, especially Ray Charles, the Beatles and his uncle, Alfred Newman."
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Lying, Cheating and Stealing, Part Two | [
"NPR's Susan Stamberg continues a series on contemporary ethics in a talk with Walter Pavlo, a former finance manager at MCI, who recently got out of jail. Pavlo served two years for money laundering, mail fraud, and obstruction of justice. He says in the early, heady days of the telecom industry, he felt \"bulletp... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Loughner: 'Social Outcast' With 'Indecipherable Beliefs' | [
"As Jared Loughner's scheduled 4 p.m. ET court appearance draws near, here's some more of what's being reported about the 22-year-old community college dropout who is accused of killing six people and wounding 14 others Saturday in a shooting rampage at a meet-and-greet in Tucson, Ariz., with Democratic Rep. Gabrie... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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#MeToo: Women Share Stories Of Sexual Harassment, Assault | [
"With two short words, women around the world are shining a light on the pervasive nature of sexual harassment and assault. “Me too.” The social media hashtag, stemming from a movement that began 10 years ago, shows that the problem isn’t just the big names we’ve been reading about in the ne... | [
"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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#2124: Empathic Shared Meaning 101 | [
"This week, The Best of Car Talk kicks off with some of our favorite Country song titles. Can anything top, \"I'd Rather Pass a Kidney Stone Than Another Night With You?\" Then it's off to Maui, where Jeff would be advised to stop bragging about the weather if he wants to find out why his brake pedal is sinking to ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Roger And Brian Eno Reveal How They Made Their Tranquil New Album Together | [
"Brothers Brian and Roger Eno have just released their first-ever album together. Truth be told, the timing couldn't be better because the album, Mixing Colours, is an ambient record — a tranquil record and a record of calm. On this episode of All Songs Considered, I've got a conversation with my musical hero, Bria... | [
"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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U.S. Mission In Iraq To Shift To State Department | [
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Oldest Skull in Americas? | [
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Startups Pitch Cricket Flour As The Best Protein You Could Eat | [
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"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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Smino, 'Rice & Gravy' | [
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"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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Syria's Moderate Rebels Fight A Battle On Two Fronts | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Carrot Cardamom Soup With Aleppo Marshmallow And Pumpkin Seed Oil | [
"If you would like to try a savory marshmallow dish, Saxon + Parole's carrot soup with Aleppo chili marshmallow is a good place to start. It's a perfect twist on a wintry meal. Saxon + Parole is at 316 Bowery in New York City. This recipe is adapted from Saxon + Parole's. Makes 8 servings Soup 1 1/4 teaspoon hon... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the U.S. Seal | [
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Why Jeb Bush Can't Bank On Faith Like His Brother Did | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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U.S. Soccer Team Faces Argentina In Copa Semifinal | [
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Examining Sanders' Medicare-For-All Proposal | [
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Pope Francis Once Again Encourages Mothers To Breastfeed In The Sistine Chapel | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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For These Unhappy Campers, Trauma Blights Their Lives 'Forevermore' | [
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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'O Brother' Soundtrack Singer James Carter Dies | [
"James Carter, the lead singer of \"Po' Lazarus,\" the opening song on the Grammy award-winning soundtrack to <EM>O Brother, Where Art Thou?</EM>, died Nov. 26. He was 77. Folk music collector Alan Lomax recorded Carter singing \"Po' Lazarus\" in 1959, while the latter worked on a chain gang at the Mississippi Stat... | [
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Car Bomb Kills 7 Marines in Fallujah | [
"U.S. forces face their deadliest day of fighting in Iraq since May. Seven U.S. Marines were killed when a car bomb hit a convoy outside the city of Fallujah. The attack came as fresh demands were made by a group holding two French journalists, and as Iraq's interim government was forced to admit that it has not c... | [
"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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Relief Bill Remains In Limbo | [
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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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Nurse Convicted of Murder | [
"Tom Scheck of Indiana Public Radio reports on the conviction of former nurse Orville Lynn Majors on six counts of murder for administering lethal injections to patients under his care. The jury in the month-and-a-half long trial deadlocked on a seventh murder count, and the judge dismissed that charge."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Assessing The Threat Assessment | [
"This week, the nation's intelligence agencies produced their annual report on all the things that the United States should be worried about. It's called the \"threat assessment,\" and it covers hot spots, despots, terrorists, troublemakers and worrisome developments that could affect U.S. national security. NPR's... | [
"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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Paris Transit Launches Politeness Campaign | [
"The public transport authority received complaints about train etiquette. New billboards poke fun at bad manners, featuring Frenchmen with giant animal heads: a donkey spitting out gum, a frog leaping the turnstile, a chicken clucking loudly on her cellphone."
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From Last Friday's Opening | [
"From last Friday's opening concert of this summer's Bard Music Festival, devoted to music by Tchaikovsky, hornists Jeffrey Lang, David Smith,Julie Pilant and Ann Yarbrough play Tchaikovsky's Adagio in C Major; and pianist Sergei Edelmann plays the last three months of the composer's \"Seasons.\" Recorded in Olin A... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Comedian Rodney Dangerfield Dies at 82 | [
"Actor Rodney Dangerfield, famous for his self-deprecating humor, died Tuesday at 82. After undergoing heart-valve replacement surgery Aug. 25 in Los Angeles, Dangerfield fell into a coma, from which he emerged this past week. After appearing dozens of times on TV variety shows, Dangerfield made his film debut in t... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Sexualization of Teens | [
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HBO Documentary Spotlights Slain Afghan 'Fixer' | [
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Independent Oversight Board Considers Trump's Ban On Facebook | [
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Writer KEN LEVINE (pronounced "Le-Vine") | [
"Writer KEN LEVINE (pronounced \"Le-Vine\"). He's an Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and has been head writer for two of television's greatest shows: MASH and Cheers. He trained himself to be a baseball announcer out of a childhood love for the game, and has written a new book about his season as a broadcaster for ... | [
"From a newly reissued C-D of a recording first made in 1963, the Utah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maurice Abravanel, (ab-RAHV-uhn-uhl) performs \"In the Village\" by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (MEEK-aisle ipp-awl-ITOFV - ee-VAUGHAN-ofv). (Vanguard Classics SVC-8)"
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U.N. Says Afghan Opium Production Down | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Clinton, Kaine Driven By Their Faith In The 'Social Gospel' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Millions Sign Up For Obamacare, But Worry About Possible Changes | [
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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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University Gives Texters Their Own Slow Lane | [
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Fire Department In Britain Spent Hours Trying To Rescue A Cat | [
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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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Thanksgiving Survival Manual | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of November 21, 2013 | [
"Jodi Picoult muses on assisted suicide and the Holocaust in <em>The Storyteller</em>. It debuts at No. 13."
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"Author Mark Kurlansky joins us to discuss his latest book about salmon and their unique link to global ecology. Guests Mark Kurlansky, Award-winning author. His latest book is “Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate.” (@codlansky) \nFrom The Reading List Excerpt from “Sal... | npr | {
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Pollination of Trees | [
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Bilingual Babies More Perceptive To Nonnative Tongues | [
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Kobe Bryant to Remain a Laker | [
"Kobe Bryant announces that he'll remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's expected to sign a 7-year contract with the Lakers worth $136 million. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel."
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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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Olympic Runners Find Unique Was To Raise Funds | [
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Army Interpreter Killed in Iraq Was Headed Home | [
"Reporter Mark Leitner profiles U.S. Army interpreter Cari Anne Gasiewics. The 28 year-old from western New York was getting ready to leave Iraq when she was killed in an attack."
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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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In LA, New Measure Hopes to Fix Overcrowded ERs | [
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Struggling Toys R Us Plans To Pay Executives Millions In Bonuses | [
"A bankruptcy judge has granted struggling retailer Toys R Us permission to pay millions of dollars in bonuses to executives after the company argued it was necessary to motivate its top brass during the critical holiday shopping season. Judge Keith Phillips ruled the company can dole out $14 million in incentives ... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Jury Hears Closing Arguments In Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Trial | [
"Closing arguments in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial took place Tuesday. He's accused of assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004, but five other women were allowed to testify about their own alleged assaults."
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Political Screening at Bush Campaign Events | [
"Some would-be attendees at President Bush's campaign events say they're being asked to leave for wearing clothes or stickers that support the president's opponent. At Sen. John Kerry's rallies, the presidential hopeful ruefully acknowledges the presence of the opposition. NPR's Nina Totenberg examines the rights ... | [
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FACT CHECK: Donald Trump's Republican Convention Speech, Annotated | [
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'It Was Part Of Me': Director Sam Mendes On The Family History In '1917' | [
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KCRW Presents: Boxed In | [
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In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman Aims To Convince That Most People Are Good | [
"Rutger Bregman begins his new book Humankind: A Hopeful History with what he calls this \"radical idea\" that most people deep down are pretty decent. Bregman is a historian and writer for The Correspondent in the Netherlands and author of the previous bestseller Utopia for Realists. \"If we can actually trust eac... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Number Of Unaccompanied Minors Entering U.S. Soared In February | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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Life Around the Maquiladoras of Juarez | [
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Philly Orchestra Composes Innovative Contract | [
"At a time when orchestras are having trouble finding backing for new recordings, the Philadelphia Orchestra has come up with a non-traditional alternative. An independent label in Finland will record the orchestra live in concert. Joel Rose of member station WHYY explains the details."
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"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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'Passengers' Has A First-Class Sci-Fi Premise, But The Script Flies Coach | [
"Passengers, a fairy tale set aboard a luxury spaceliner, has billion-dollar ideas and five-cent guts. The premise is marvelous: Jim, one of 5,000 pilgrims hibernating through the 120-year trip to the corporate settlement planet Homestead II, wakes up 90 years early when his cryo-pod breaks down. Returning to stasi... | [
"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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Error Of The Year: CNN And Fox News Share The Dishonor | [
"We didn't make the list, and boy are we glad. CNN and Fox News share the shame of the Poynter Institute's \"error of the year\" for mistakenly telling their audiences that the Supreme Court had struck down Obamacare. In truth, the court had done the opposite. Poynter dings both news outlets for being too quick to ... | [
"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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Nevada Officials Hope Bald Eagles Draw Tourists | [
"Bald eagles show up each year in Nevada's Carson Valley during calving season. They come not for the majestic views, but for the nutritious afterbirth. Now, local leaders are using the bird influx to lure tourists to the area and help the region's economy."
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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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Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy? | [
"In general, we try to be pretty honest people. I mean we're journalists. But when it comes to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the tooth fairy, or whatever it is in your family ... is it bad to lie to your kids to keep the magic alive? Cory's gotten deep into the Santa ruse: setting out the reindeer snack, calling i... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Armed Militias Face Off With The 'Antifa' In The New Landscape Of Political Protest | [
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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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China Produces Plan To Boost Disappointing Economic Growth | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Trump Seeks To Exclude Unauthorized Immigrants In Census Memo | [
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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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3 Win Nobel Prize In Medicine For Discovering Brain's 'Inner GPS' | [
"Update at 7:05 a.m. ET Three neuroscientists from Europe will share the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of how the brain determines where the body is in space. John O'Keefe, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London, will get half of the prize — 8 million Swedis... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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