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Live Performance Chat with Yusuf Islam | [
"British singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, talks about his musical and spiritual journey and performs songs from his new CD, \"An Other Cup.\""
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Commentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN looks at who won''t be performing at the upcoming inauguration ac... | [
"Commentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN looks at who won''t be performing at the upcoming inauguration activities, but who should be."
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"American Urban Radio Networks' celebrity entertainment reporter Tonya Hart gives the scoop on the big winners from last night's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles."
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Irish actor/producer GABRIEL BYRNE | [
"2: Irish actor/producer GABRIEL BYRNE. He got his big break playing a slick gangster in the Coen Brothers' \"Miller's Crossing.\" One reviewer wrote, \"a subtle yet forceful performance as an impassive man, concealing deep pain.\" BYRNE was the executive producer of \"In the Name of the Father.\" He also starred i... | [
"NPR'S SUSAN STAMBERG TALKS WITH ACTOR IAN MCKELLEN WHO STARS IN THE LATEST FILM VERSION OF SHAKESPEARE'S RICHARD THE THIRD. MCKELLEN ALSO CO-WROTE THE SCREENPLAY."
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McCain Endorses Bush | [
"NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the endorsement of Texas Governor George W. Bush by Arizona Senator John McCain. McCain and Bush spoke for 90 minutes yesterday in Pittsburgh. The Bush campaign is hoping yesterday's endorsement will help the probable Republican nominee to garner more independent voters, many of whom ... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Elizabeth Peña Remembered As An Actress With Range | [
"Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Peña has died at age 55. She played dramatic roles in movies such as La Bamba and Lone Star and appeared in sitcoms including Modern Family. Peña died Tuesday after a brief illness at a hospital in Los Angeles, according to her agent. She grew up in an artistic family in Elizabeth,... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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S.M.V.: All-Star Bass Trio Brings The 'Thunder' | [
"S.M.V.'s alliance began in a jam session after jazz bassist Stanley Clarke received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player magazine. Featuring Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten, the electrifying performance blew the audience away and initiated the project, which spans three generations of bass style... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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'Thus Spake Zarathustra' | [
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How Pinterest Jumped Into The Fight Against Health Misinformation | [
"Since 2017, the social media website Pinterest has limited search results for false cures and anti-vaccine advice. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Pinterest's Ifeoma Ozoma about the policy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Turkish Police Take Over Opposition TV Stations, Throw Broadcasters Off The Air | [
"Turkish police raided a broadcasting company in Istanbul known for supporting a government opposition group. The crackdown on the media company is the latest attempt by the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to quell dissent just days before the country's general election on Nov. 1. The police fo... | [
"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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It's All Squeak To Me | [
"The next time you meet a dog in France, don't insult it with an introductory \"bow wow.\" Francophone dogs are widely considered to sound more like \"ouah ouah,\" and it would be gauche to make such a faux pas. In this game, Jonathan Coulton embodies the entire animal kingdom to quiz you on international zoologica... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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Theresa May Agrees To Quit If Brexit Deal Passes In U.K. Parliament | [
"Updated at 3:12 p.m. ET British Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday that she will resign if Parliament will pass her Brexit deal, which has already been defeated twice. \"I have heard very clearly the mood of the parliamentary party,\" May said, according to Reuters. \"I know there is a desire for a new appr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Louisiana Mother And Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Are Killed In Tornado. -- Deadly Blast Rips Through Russian Metro Station, Russian State Media Report. And here are more early headlines: Trump Says U.S. Could Go It Alone Against North Korea. (CNN) Trump Welcoming Egyptian L... | npr | {
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Counterterrorism: Racial Profiling | [
"In the second of a series of conversations on the topic, Scott Simon talks with James Zogby, president of the Arab-American Institute, about finding a balance between civil liberties and security in the use of racial profiling."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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NASA Struggles with Space Station Commitments | [
"NASA is grappling with how to carry out its long-term commitment to maintain the space station. NASA has promised international partners it will transport people and materials to and from orbit. But the space agency also plans to retire the space shuttle in 2010 to make room for grander space exploration plans. He... | [
"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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'Comedy Is Extraordinarily Difficult': John Cleese On Being Funny | [
"John Cleese is a big, tall, stiff-upper-lipped international symbol of British wit. He's made us laugh in Fawlty Towers and movies including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Time Bandits, A Fish Called Wanda, and, recently, as the exasperated master of spycraft — Q — who gives James Bond some of his best toys to b... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Report Details 'Spider's Web' of CIA Prisons | [
"The Council of Europe released a report Wednesday charging that the CIA may have colluded with 14 European countries to secretly imprison suspected terrorists. The report calls the network of secret prisons and airports that transfer the suspects across borders a \"spider's web\" that violates international law. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Teens These Days: They're Running For Political Office | [
"With Tom Gjelten. Move over career politicians. Teens are getting into the political game. Seven teens are running for governor in Kansas. Three of them join us. Also this hour, we’re talking about engagement among young people in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. This show airs Tuesday at 1... | [
"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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After 35 Years, Woman Regains Her Voice; Now, She Has 'So Much' To Say | [
"\"There's so much that I have inside of me that I wanted to get out,\" Jan Christian of Alexandria, Ky., told All Things Considered host Michele Norris today. Now she can. Thirty-five years ago, at the age of 17, Christian's windpipe was crushed when she was injured in a car crash. As Cincinnati's WCPO-TV reported... | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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Eureka! Mother Lode Of Gold Found In Australian Mine | [
"Miner Henry Dole was in for a shock when he went into the Beta Hunt mine in southwestern Australia after the workers set off some explosives. \"Everything was covered in dust, and as I watered the dirt down there was just gold everywhere, as far as you could see,\" he told Australia's ABC News. \"There was chunks... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Lebron Somehow Forgets British Royals' Well-Known 'No Touching' Rule | [
"In a photo op, the Cleveland Cavaliers star put his arm around Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. The press in England immediately went into a huffy Miss Manners mode."
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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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4 Ways To Hear More In Music | [
"You love the music you love, but you'll love it even more if you listen closely. Analysis will never trump feeling: The way a piece or a song moves us is ultimately what makes music lovers (addicts, really) come back for more. But the more you understand how composers and musicians manipulate the fundamental four ... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Infectious Disease Specialist Discusses Whether The U.S. Is Over-Testing For COVID-19 | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Monica Gandhi, who studies infectious diseases at the University of California San Francisco, about whether the U.S. may be over-testing for COVID-19."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Protests Escalate In France As Labor Groups Face Off With Government. -- Mysterious Cave Rings Show Neanderthals Liked To Build. And here are more early stories: Huge Kansas Tornado Causes Damage, On Ground More Than An Hour. (WIBW) South Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Bannin... | npr | {
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Seattle Nurses See The Growing Coronavirus Pandemic Up Close | [
"For weeks, Seattle nurses have been treating COVID-19 patients. They are confused and don't believe their hospitals are prepared. Nurses are collecting masks online and in neighborhoods."
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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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Fresh Air Weekend: Andrew Solomon, Tony Dokoupil | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Parenting A Child... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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Why Aren't Public Bathrooms More Private? | [
"North Carolina’s adoption of a so-called “bathroom bill,” or House Bill 2, spurred a national conversation about the use of public bathrooms in the United States. Defenders of the law, which requires people to use public restrooms that correspond with the sex indicated on their birth certificates... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Gulf Storm Could Force Spill Crews To Evacuate | [
"UPDATE at 2:13pm: BP says it is evacuating non-essential personnel. The company's chief operating officer, Doug Suttles, told reporters this afternoon that engineers \"hope to pursue the static kill when the weather allows us.\" He's referring to the mud-and-cement plug injected via the relief well that will perma... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Watching Elections Today Across The U.S.; Trump In South Korea | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Visit To South Korea, Trump Continues Theme Of Security And Trade. -- Man Who Exchanged Fire With Texas Shooter: 'I Was Scared To Death'. -- In Texas And Beyond, Mass Shootings Have Roots In Domestic Violence. -- What To Watch In Tuesday's Elections Across The Cou... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Arizona Is 1st State For Republican Elector Challenge | [
"Updated at 2 p.m. ET Republicans seeking to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's win in the November election have moved to challenge the results from Arizona, as Congress begins the usually pro forma process of counting each state's electors. The Arizona challenge is being led by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is se... | [
"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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St. Paul Mayor Attends White House Meeting About Police, Community | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Mayor Christopher Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., who participated in Obama's meeting about policing reform. Last week's shooting of a black man took place in a St. Paul suburb."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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In Appalachia, Poverty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder | [
"President Lyndon B. Johnson went to eastern Kentucky in 1964 to promote his War on Poverty. But when he did, he opened a wound that remains raw today. People in the region say they're tired of always being depicted as poor, so when NPR's Pam Fessler went to Appalachia to report on how the War on Poverty is going, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Countess of Culture: '80s Fashion Comeback | [
"Boy George, lead singer of the band Culture Club, was the paragon of 1980s fashion. But if you didn't get your fill of the karma chameleon back then, fear not: Boy George is back, this time on Broadway. His new autobiographical musical, Taboo, opened last night in New York City. Rosie O'Donnell dumped $10 million ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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The Stepkids On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
"Throughout the month of October, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of World Cafe. Each day, we'll introduce an up-and-coming artist worth discovering. You can download a sampler of 20 World Cafe: Next artists here. It's possible to describe The Stepkids' style by adding the word \"psychedelic\" any of the fol... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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'Hadestown' Isn't Your Typical Retelling Of An Ancient Greek Myth | [
"The musical “Hadestown” retells the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus’ journey to the underworld. Based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the show is filled with vibrant characters woven into a modern love story, thanks to the stage adaptation of the 2010 folk opera concept album by singer-songwri... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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In Battle Against Mississippi River Flood, Corps Engineers Open Spillway | [
"The Army Corps of Engineers opened the Bonnet Carré Spillway to ease pressure on the levee system protecting Louisiana, this morning. But, now, they are working on maps detailing the flooding that would occur if they opened the Morganza Spillway north of Baton Rouge. Unlike the Bonnet Carré, which was opened in 20... | [
"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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Calling Trump's Bragging What It Is; Election Coverage: Sept. 25 – Oct. 8 | [
"How would you describe, in brief, the conversation Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump had in 2005 with then-Access Hollywood co-host Billy Bush, a recording of which was leaked to the Washington Post last Friday? Lewd? Vulgar? Crude? NPR used all those words in newscasts and headlines when reporting th... | [
"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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The Stanley Cup's Nostalgia Factor | [
"<em>Weekend Edition Saturday</em> host Scott Simon talks to NPR's sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NBA and NHL finals, and a new record for soccer player Abby Wambach."
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The Power of Pudding | [
"Looking to make the most of those frequent flier offers? David Phillips became a cult hero several years ago after he realized that a Healthy Choice promotion could translate to a lifetime's worth of free travel. Phillips talks about the power of pudding promotions and gives us some tips on how to maximize our mil... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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'Mission Impossible,' Round Three | [
"Tom Cruise is good as the hero. Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman is great as the villain. But in the end, <em>Mission Impossible III</em> is a movie that adds up to two pretty good one-hour TV shows about a battle for a doomsday machine."
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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HP Plans To Sue Software Firm Because It 'Lied' | [
"The California-based technology giant is writing down an $8.8 billion loss. CEO Meg Whitman says much of that comes from new revelations about Autonomy, a software company HP bought last year. She says the company lied about the state of its finances."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Canada Welcomes Syrian Refugees With Open Arms | [
"The first planeload of Syrian refugees has arrived in Canada, which plans to take in 25,000 by the end of February. Canadian citizens have stepped forward to sponsor and host the refugees."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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A Teen Faces Colorism At School And At Home In 'Genesis Begins Again' | [
"When teacher Alicia D. Williams asked kindergartners to pick out a crayon that reflected their skin tone, she says something heartbreaking happened: Out of a spectrum of multicultural options, \"Never, never, never do our kids of color choose a skin tone that's close to theirs. They go as light as possible.\" Obs... | [
"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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A Young Son's Goal: Making Money For His Mother | [
"When he was growing up, Noe Rueda's family didn't have a lot of money. He wanted to help out, so he became a young entrepreneur. And in the process, Rueda found a way to go to college. Thinking back to when he was little, Rueda says his mother often provided for herself and her four children by making less than $8... | [
"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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Americans Escape Lebanon By Sea | [
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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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Excerpt: Lapsing Into A Comma | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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President Obama's Final Push To Close Guantanamo | [
"Trying to fulfill a campaign promise he made eight years ago, President Obama is working on a plan he will send to Congress to close the U.S. detention facility in Cuba. But beyond that, questions remain about what happens when Guantanamo is actually shut down. Where will future U.S. detainees in the so-called war... | [
"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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Hurricane Andrew Anniversary | [
"Ten years after it struck southern Florida, Hurricane Andrew has been updated to a class category five intensity storm. Robert Marckioli and his family lived through that harrowing night in 1992 from their residence in Homestead, Fla. Guest host Renee Montagne speaks with him about how the Marckiolis dealt with th... | [
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More Debt, Less Problems | [
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Songs We Love: Beirut, 'No No No' | [
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"This week on All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by some familiar friends from the NPR Music team, who share their latest musical finds. 1. Surfer Blood: \"Demon Dance\" from 'Pythons' 2. Miyazaki: \"Torrents\" from 'Color Of Glass' 3. Leven Signs: \"Prague Spring\" from 'Hemp Is Her... | npr | {
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The Heavy Weight of Norman Mailer | [
"Author Norman Mailer died on Saturday at the age of 84. The controversial author won acclaim for his first novel, The Naked and the Dead, published in 1948, and won the Pulitzer Prize twice, for The Armies of the Night in 1968 and for The Executioner's Song in 1979 and helped to found the Village Voice. Mailer's ... | [
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Cyclists Do Not Emit More Carbon Than Cars, State Legislator Admits | [
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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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Stimulus Plan to Aid Housing in Pricey Markets | [
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Hear Music Inspired By The Mexican Bicentennial | [
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New Orleans Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Sectarian Violence in Iraq Slows Mixed Marriages | [
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Fires Highlight Safety Needs of Migrant Workers | [
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Teen Enlists A Capella Group For Prom Invite | [
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Next: The Lost Brothers | [
"The Lost Brothers' Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland aren't actually brothers, but the pair draws sonic influence from family bands such as The Kinks and The Everly Brothers. Though originally from Ireland and based in London, the group recorded its debut, Trails of the Lonely, in Portland, Ore. The Lost Brothers' s... | [
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Europeans Concur: Not Pulling Our Weight In NATO | [
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Breaking Down the Meaning of 'Islamist' | [
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PHOTO: Shark Cruises Florida Beach | [
"While on vacation Monday at Florida's Seagrove Beach, east of Pensacola, NPR's Russell Lewis snapped a photo that's been picking up quite a few retweets. It wasn't \"Sharknado II,\" but does seem to have caught folks' interest. He sent us this dispatch about his relatively close encounter with a shark: Just before... | [
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Jim Zarroli Reports From New York That The Federal Budget Impasse | [
"200 miles away in Washington is having a negative effect on the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping some 97 points yesterday. Technology issues also have played a role in the downturn."
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'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' | [
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Jon Stewart Signs New 4-Year Deal With HBO | [
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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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The News Roundup For February 19, 2021 | [
"Many Texans are still without power and water after a huge winter storm devastated the region. Amid the crisis in Texas, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz was widely criticized for a trip he took to Mexico. He later flew back to the U.S. And according to President Joe Biden, any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will... | [
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Presidential Budgets Can Set Election-Year Tone | [
"President Bush is set to unveil the final annual budget proposal of his two-term administration. History shows that chief executives who are on their way out can still use the budget to influence the election-year political debate."
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World Cafe Nashville: Ruby Amanfu | [
"Ruby Amanfu is a treasured member of Nashville's creative community and a star on the rise. Born in Ghana, she moved with her family to Nashville when she was 3; her musical gifts emerged soon after. She has one of the most varied resumes of any Nashville performer, having sung with everyone from the Nashville Sym... | [
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The Final 48 Hours Before Election Day | [
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Sandwich (Replacement) Monday: Soylent | [
"My sister Natalie recently had a birthday, and a friend who hates her sent her a packet of Soylent, the powdered meal of the future containing all the boring nutrients we need to live. Soylent was created by Los Angeles startup guy Rob Rhinehart, who lost his taste for delicious food in a tragic nerd-related accid... | [
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Magazine Mavens Discuss Covering Michelle Obama | [
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Flag. Football. Who Gets To Decide What's Patriotic? | [
"What started out as a protest of police brutality has morphed into a clash of cultures. The president wants people to make a choice: cops vs. criminals, hard hats against the hippies. But it should be possible to rally around the national anthem and exercise our First Amendment rights. So, who gets to define patri... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Call It 'Gulf Of America,' Not Gulf Of Mexico, Lawmaker Says In Bit Of Satire | [
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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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Tech Week Ahead: A Look At Quarterly Reports | [
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Say Goodbye to Gamer's Dry Eye | [
"The Japanese company that designed Sarah Palin's thin-rimmed specs has released a new set of glasses to fight \"dry eye.\" The condition affects gamers, readers and others who stare at screens or pages for long stretches of time, causing a lower than average blinking rate. Masunaga Optical Manufacturing Co.'s new ... | [
"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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After Review, 'Time Magazine,' CNN Reinstate Fareed Zakaria | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Judge Jack Weinstein | [
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Amusement Park Accident In Australia Kills 4 | [
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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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U.S. Spying On Iraqi Army | [
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Polls Show Wisconsin Voters To Buck Trends, Vote For Sanders, Cruz | [
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NPR News Agenda From the Friday Editor's Meeting | [
"It's quiet around here. Too quiet. The NPR editors came to the morning meeting complaining about the \"gaping news maw\" and how to fill it. The problem is that a lot of things might happen today: · Congress goes on a two-week recess on Monday, so it's time to legislate or get off the pot on immigration reform. NP... | [
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Senate Set For Fight Over Jobless Benefit Extension | [
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From The Final Concert | [
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Page McConnell: 'Chairman of the Boards' | [
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Public Impeachment Hearing Analysis From Nixon, Clinton Figures | [
"We hear from two people involved in the Nixon and Clinton impeachments and their analysis of testimony in Day 1 of impeachment hearings about President Trump. Guests Elizabeth Holtzman, former member of the United States House of Representatives who served New York City for four terms. She served on the House Judi... | [
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Former Social Security Commissioners and Others Respond to Our Disability Story | [
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Unhappy Meals? Fast-Food Chains Sued for Fries | [
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The Last Razor Repairman In Paris | [
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'Weekend Edition' Wants To Answer Your Burning Questions About The Election | [
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Macedonia Weapons Collection | [
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Program Helps Farmers Develop Wills | [
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Missouri Cement Plant Raises Emissions Questions | [
"Environmental groups in Missouri are trying to block construction of a cement plant that would be one of the largest in the world. The Holcim company wants to build a facility in St. Genevieve County, about 40 miles south of St. Louis. Federal regulators also are concerned about emissions from the plant. NPR's Gre... | [
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Kurt Rosenwinkel: 'Reflections' Of Monk | [
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The Truth About Dogs | [
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Need A COVID-19 Vaccine? Biden Admin Launches GETVAX Text Line And Other Search Tools | [
"The Biden administration launched a website and text line on Friday to help people find COVID-19 vaccines near where they live. A national 1-800 hotline in dozens of languages will also soon be announced, according to a senior official from the Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccines.gov previously offer... | [
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Privacy, Security Focal Points At CES | [
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Puerto Rico's Arecibo Radio Telescope Suffers Hurricane Damage | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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The Lost Art Of Credit Sequences | [
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A Single Hire Is A Big Deal To A Small Business | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor? | [
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Martin Talks To Rob Hyman, | [
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