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Watts Plays Schubert | [
"From his 25th anniversary recital at Carnegie Hall in 1988, pianist Andre Watts plays the closing movement from the Piano Sonata, D. 784 by Schubert."
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Trump And Macron Go Back And Forth With Each Other On Big Issues | [
"At a Tuesday press conference in London, President Trump and French President Macron went after each other on the role of Turkey in NATO, the fight against ISIS and the nature of the EU."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- France Warns Russia And Its Allies Not To Advance On Ukrainian Port City. -- '2014 Was A Catastrophic Year', Amnesty International Says. And here are more early headlines: Officials Say Driver Left Truck On Tracks Before Train Hit It. (Los Angeles Times) Yellen Returns ... | npr | {
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Cuba Marks 50 Years Since 'Triumphant Revolution' | [
"Fifty years ago Thursday, the dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba, clearing the way for Fidel Castro and his guerilla movement to assume power. NPR's Jason Beaubien is in Santiago for the anniversary of the \"Triumphant Revolution\" and talks with Guy Raz about Cubans' perceptions of their country and their role ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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More College Grads To Become Eligible For Loan Repayment Help | [
"President Obama issues an executive order today that allows 5 million more college graduates to become eligible for the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) program, which caps federal student loan payments at 10 percent of income and forgives the remaining balance after 20 years of payments or 10 years for those in public serv... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Financial Aid 101: Earlier FAFSA Provides More Time To Line Up Tuition | [
"High school students nationwide are filling out college financial aid forms — and it's not just seniors this year. Some changes are on the horizon to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. For one, the form can be submitted much earlier. One student capitalizing on the early deadline is Isaac Horw... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Dc & Financial Control Board | [
"-- NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports on the decision by Congress last month to hand control of the Washington DC city government to the financial control board that Congress created two years ago. Many Washington residents are furious that home rule has effectively been suspended."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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A Possible Sign Of Life Right Next Door To Earth, On Venus | [
"Scientists say they've detected a gas in the clouds of Venus that, on Earth, is produced by microbial life. The researchers have racked their brains trying to understand why this toxic gas, phosphine, is there in such quantities, but they can't think of any geologic or chemical explanation. The mystery raises th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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half•alive: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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"Krystle Warren and Ben Cassorla - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Administration Responds To Guantanamo Documents | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Orders California To Release More Than 38,000 Prisoners | [
"In what the Los Angeles Times calls \"one of the largest prison release orders in the nation's history,\" the Supreme Court ordered California to release 38,000 to 46,000 prisoners. With a 5-4 vote, the court ruled that \"needless suffering and death\" resulted from overcrowded facilities. USA Today reports: Just... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Donald Trump Takes The Jackpot In Nevada Caucuses. -- U.S. Spy Chief On Apple, ISIS And His Future At The CIA. And here are more early stories: At Least 3 Dead After Suspected Tornadoes Strike The South. (Weather.com) California Utility Must Meet Stringent New Tests To ... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Trump Meets With Duterte; Latest On Mueller Russia Probe | [
"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... | [
"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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A Band to Call Your Own | [
"On our All Songs Considered blog we recently asked listeners to tell us about a favorite band that few people have ever heard. Think of it as \"a band to call your own\" — an artist or group you love and want to keep all to yourself, even though you know it'd be cool if they got the attention they deserve. We got ... | [
"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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SunTrust To Pay Nearly $1 Billion For Mortgage Practices | [
"SunTrust has agreed to pay $968 million as part of a settlement with the government over charges that it failed to comply with standards required for federally backed mortgages. The settlement between SunTrust Mortgage and the Justice Department and other agencies includes money for homeowners and a requirement th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Hillary Bows Out of Presidential Race | [
"Senator Hillary Clinton has suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and is now endorsing former rival, Barack Obama. She spoke to supporters on Saturday in Washington."
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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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Blackwater Chairman Defends Employees | [
"Erik Prince, the chairman of the private security company, Blackwater USA, has rejected allegations that his employees have acted inappropriately in Iraq and Afghanistan. The FBI is investigating Blackwater personnel for their role in a shooting two weeks ago that left 11 Iraqis dead.The founder of Blackwater USA ... | [
"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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4 Officers Shot In St. Louis During Protest | [
"Four police officers were shot and injured in St. Louis, Missouri, during Monday’s protest. Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley gets the latest from KMOV reporter Justin Andrews (@Justin_EAndrews). This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Letters: Census, Brat Pack | [
"Host Scott Simon checks the Weekend Edition inbox and reads listener letters about the census, a young symphony conductor and the Brat Pack."
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"Free shots in London; It's class-action complicated; and Tangled Up in Green."
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Linkfest: Novelty Egg Hatches into Emu | [
"A British chicken breeder brought home a few emu eggs from a vacation on the Isle of Wight. Fifty-two days later one of them hatched into an emu named Osborne. It's the BPP's Ramble. Guinness: Japanese TV host is world's busiest / Proposed olympic chant: Add oil! / Principal has new job after 'Islam 101' controver... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Says Primary Voters Are 'Engaged,' Projects Record Turnout | [
"The Concord Monitor’s front-page headline reads “Uncertainty looms” Monday as many voters are still undecided ahead of the New Hampshire Democratic primary. A key group to watch in this contest are the state’s undeclared voters, who make up 42% of the electorate and can vote in the state’s Democratic primary. The... | [
"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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For Those With A Preference For Prefaces, This Is Your Puzzle | [
"On-air challenge: For each six-letter word given, add two letters at the start to complete a common eight-letter word. The answer never involves adding a regular prefix like RE- or UN-. For example: berate --> liberate. Last week's challenge, from Mike Reiss: Name a famous Greek person from history. Rearrange t... | [
"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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Mother Of Student Informant Who Overdosed Wants Dealer Charged | [
"The mother of a University of Massachusetts, Amherst, student who died of a heroin overdose is frustrated that no charges have been filed against the dealer, 19 months after she found her son Eric Sinacori dead in his off-campus apartment. Francesca Sinacori hadn’t known her son had recently been arrested by... | [
"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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Biographer HOWARD POLLACK is the author of –Aaron Copland: The Life | [
"Biographer HOWARD POLLACK is the author of –Aaron Copland: The Life <A HREF=\"http://whyy.org/cgi-bin/bookdisplay.cgi?3297\"><IMG SRC=\"http://whyy.org/logos/BOOK.GIF\" border=0 ALIGN=RIGHT></A> and Work of an Uncommon Man— (University of Illinois Press). This year marks the 100th anniversary of Coplands birth. Th... | [
"Martin talks to Anthony Tommasini, author of a new biography called \"Virgil Thomson: Composer on the Aisle.\" (Norton}"
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Some Veterans Are Using Pot In Addition To, Or To Replace, Their Medications | [
"As veterans return to civilian life, many suffer from PTSD and other combat related maladies. Some turn to medical marijuana to replace or augment prescription pharmaceuticals. For veterans who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for their medical care, however, it can be difficult to obtain medical marijua... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Glimpse Into The Future In 'Mountains May Depart' | [
"Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke's films are grounded in the reality of his frigid, coal-dusted hometown, Fenyang. But that doesn't mean he's a realist. His complex latest film, Mountains May Depart, begins in Fenyang in 1999 as a stylized romantic melodrama and ends, two chapters later, in a place that's not y... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Victories In Oregon, Utah For Same-Sex-Marriage Proponents | [
"This post was updated at 6:30 p.m. ET. Federal judges in two states have ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, with a decision in Oregon overturning a ban on the practice and another in Utah ordering officials to recognize more than 1,000 marriages that had been thrown into legal limbo. In Oregon, opponents of gay ... | [
"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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At Least 19 Killed, 50 Injured In Incident At Pop Concert In England | [
"Police in Manchester, England, say they're investigating the reported explosion at a show by American singer Ariana Grande as a terrorist attack until they know otherwise."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Bob Edwards Talks With John Ydstie About The Near Future | [
"of the stock market. The market continues to soar, despite predictions of downturns. Experts disagree whether it could go even higher or is ready for a decline."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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U.N. Report Reveals 'Shockingly High' Number Of Extrajudicial Killings In Venezuela | [
"A U.N. report accuses Venezuela's government of using death squads to commit many extrajudicial killings. The violence came amid intense political turmoil as the opposition challenged the president."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- CIA Director: Battlefield Advances Have Not Degraded ISIS' Terrorism Potential. -- Russia Launches World's Biggest, Most Powerful Icebreaker. And here are more early stories: Trump Again Calls For Surveillance Of Mosques. (CNN) Report: World Doping Agency Overlooked All... | npr | {
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7 Killed In Crash Of WWII Aircraft At Connecticut Airport | [
"Updated at 7:05 p.m. ET Seven people were killed when a World War II-era plane crashed and caught fire Wednesday morning as it was attempting to land at Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Conn., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Thirteen people were onboard the plane, Connecticut Commissi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Number Of Refugees Found Dead In Austrian Truck Rises To 71. -- Department Of Justice Sued For Fake News Story. And here are more early headlines: Tropical Storm Erika Passes By Puerto Rico. (NHC) Former President Bush Visits New Orleans On Katrina Anniversary. (NOLA) S... | npr | {
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New York Hospital Finds Hidden Trove Of Artwork In Storeroom | [
"Stony Brook Southampton Hospital needed more space to store ventilators during the pandemic. While clearing space, staff found artwork that could be worth thousands of dollars."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tunisia's Secularists Victorious In Parliamentary Vote. -- Angry Mob Sets Fire To Parliament In Burkina Faso. -- Madison Bumgarner Carries Giants To 3rd Title In 5 Years. And here are more early headlines: Sweden To Become First European Union Country To Recognize Pales... | npr | {
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Mississippi Town Looks Beyond Katrina Cleanup | [
"It’s been three weeks since Hurricane Katrina blasted the Gulf Coast. Relief supplies continue to pour in, and rebuilding is barely under way, but some mayors in the region already see beyond the crisis to what their towns might look like in the future. That’s a challenge for Mayor Connie Moran of Ocean Springs, ... | [
"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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Animal Collective Live, 10-01-2007 | [
"Animal Collective in concert, with host Bob Boilen. Animal Collective makes wildly experimental sound collages its members describe as \"sonic, freeform, electronic, horror, gospel, hip-hop, soul, pop madness.\" To some, it's more noise than music. But to the group's fans, Animal Collective is making the most inve... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 875 2) Latino USA Episode 876 3) Latino USA Episode 877"
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Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You're Pregnant | [
"October marks the start of a new flu season, with a rise in likely cases already showing up in Louisiana and other spots, federal statistics show. The advice from federal health officials remains clear and consistent: Get the flu vaccine as soon as possible, especially if you're pregnant or have asthma or another ... | [
"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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California Wildfire Victims Face Deadline To File Against PG&E | [
"Monday is the deadline for victims of wildfires caused by California power company PG&E to file their claims. Only about half of those eligible for payments have already filed."
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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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All the Norah Jones You Can Handle | [
"Have you ever taken on the task of providing the soundtrack for an event -- say, a bachelorette party -- and headed to iTunes to get all the requisite Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Kelly Clarkson, and Nelly Furtado tracks to jam that party right? And then, purely hypothetically, did you maybe think that making a cop... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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On Steve Coleman, 'Inception' And The Failure To Understand | [
"About as soon as I hit \"publish,\" I began to see gaps in my recent short rant essay, titled \"You're Not Too Dumb To Like Jazz.\" In particular, Dan DiPiero points out something which I feel I ought to clarify here. I think he's misreading my intent a little bit, but I'm certainly leaving that possibility open b... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Morning Edition Returns: Arnold's Name | [
"Schwarzenegger -- 14 letters -- is a headline writer's nightmate."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Home Sales Drop 5% Since May 2018 | [
"Home sales nationwide have dropped 5% from where they were this time last year. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks to CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney) about why, and what it means for buyers. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Carnegie Hall Live: Lang Lang Plays Bach, Schubert And Chopin | [
"PROGRAM: BACH Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 SCHUBERT Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960 CHOPIN Twelve Etudes, Op. 25 LISZT Romance, S. 169 LiSZT Grande Etude de Paganini, S. 141 \"La Campanella\" Hovering just on the edge of turning 30, Lang Lang has to be acknowledged as the most famous classical... | [
"Ted Libbey joins Melinda Whiting to add three recordings of music from the movie Shine to the Performance Today Basic Library -- The Piano Concerto No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff."
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COVID-19 Rates Higher Among ICE Detainees In Texas | [
"Coronavirus is making people sick across Texas. But people inside Texas immigrant detention centers are eight times more likely to have COVID-19 than the general population, according to the latest statistics from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Texas Department of State Health Services. Despite h... | [
"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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After More Than 450 Years, Catholicism Returns To King Henry VIII's Palace | [
"In 1530, at Hampton Court Palace, King Henry VIII and his advisers penned a letter to Rome. In it, for the first time, Henry threatened to break with the Vatican and split off from the Catholic Church. Four years later, in the 1534 Act of Supremacy, Henry carried through on that threat — and the Church of England ... | [
"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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Indoor Air Pollution | [
"Most people think of their house as a sanctuary from toxic air. But, according to a 2005 state study, Californians spend $45 billion a year on the health effects of indoor air pollution. Amy Standen went to a San Francisco home to sniff out some common indoor air pollutants and learn what can be done about them."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Commercial Properties Seek Federal Bailout | [
"For the already struggling economy, a new potential crisis looms: the commercial real estate industry, which owns office buildings, hospitals and hotels. Hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of loans are coming due on those buildings, and the industry says with the credit markets frozen, the government needs to ... | [
"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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Fish Species Named for Longtime Museum Worker | [
"Frank Gallagher retired from Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences after 37 years. He used to joke with co-workers that he'd been there so long, he should be part of the collection. Now, in honor of his service to the natural science museum, it has named a newly discovered species of catfish after the well-li... | [
"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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Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms | [
"The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney+. <em>WandaVision</em> traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy."
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Cases Tied To Dubious Legal Advice Reach High Court | [
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Since You Asked: The Story Of Our Baby's Sperm Donor | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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National Book Awards Add Category Honoring Works In Translation | [
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A Busy And Head-Scratching 2012 Hurricane Season | [
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"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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A Father's Ticket Out of Cuba: Baseball | [
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Pregnant Women Worry About Pandemic's Impact On Labor, Delivery And Babies | [
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Democratic Rep. Edward Markey Wins Mass. Senate 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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Tennessee, Duke, Michigan State, Baylor Play On | [
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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Steps Down | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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The 'West Memphis Three' Are Freed, Giving A Documentary A New Ending | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Takeaways From The First Big Day Of Primaries | [
"With Anthony Brooks The first major Senate primaries kicked off last night. We’ll get the big takeaways from the results. Guest: Sahil Kapur, national political reporter for Bloomberg Politics. (@sahilkapur) From The Reading List: Bloomberg: “GOP Voters Stick to Pro-Trump Candidates in Senate Primarie... | [
"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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Young, Gay And Homeless: Fighting For Resources | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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U.N. Troops Patrolling Haiti Day And Night | [
"David Wimhurst, spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti, tells NPR the 9,000 U.N.-sponsored troops are maintaining calm and order in around Port-au-Prince. He tells NPR's Melissa Block they're patrolling night and day — and there has only been \"sporadic episodes\" of looting."
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An Elf No More, Sedaris Recalls Days In Santaland | [
"Crumpet the Elf is back for another Morning Edition Christmas. Crumpet is the not-so-secret identity of humorist David Sedaris, who was once a department store elf at Macy's. He wrote about the experience in his memoir The Santaland Diaries. The story begins like this: \"I wear green velvet knickers, a forest gree... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Anticipation Grows as China Space Shot Nears | [
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$1.2 Billion Pledged For Electronic Medical Records | [
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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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Beauty Marks: Patricia Volk's Lessons In Womanhood | [
"I've loved Patricia Volk's writing ever since I read her evocative 2002 memoir, Stuffed, which told the story of her grandfather — who introduced pastrami to America — as well as the rest of her family, who fed New Yorkers for more than 100 years in their various restaurants. Stuffed, like the best food memoirs, s... | [
"Stories: 1) Kristin Scott Thomas: 'Sarah's Key' To A Dark Past 2) Donald Ray Pollock On Finding Fiction Late In Life"
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Turkish Police, Anti-Government Protesters Clash | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Argentine Navy Defeats Hedge Fund | [
"Let's do this one as a list: 1. The Argentine navy owns and operates a giant sailing ship. (This is relatively common, as it turns out.) 2. A hedge fund called Elliott Associates owns a bunch of bad Argentine bonds — basically, loans Argentina decided not to repay. 3. The hedge fund has been trying to repossess Ar... | [
"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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Guards Chastised For Showing Inmates Prison Flick | [
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University Students Stage Walkout to Protest War | [
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FBI Head Says Domestic Extremists Are Top Threat To US | [
"FBI Director Christopher Wray defended his department saying it warned law enforcement ahead of the insurrection at the capitol. He also emphasized the ongoing threat to the United States posed by domestic extremists—including militia members and white supremacists.<br/><br/>This episode: White House reporter Aye... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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When Roadside Assistance Goes Wrong | [
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Girls' Edition, Women's Edition | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes kicks out the boys, and brings in NPR's Tanya Ballard Brown, Barrie Hardymon and Parul Sehgal for a special edition: It's four women talking about four Girls — the new HBO series from Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow. Then a roundtable on what books the... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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'The Obama Doctrine': Examining White House Foreign Policy | [
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A-Rod Offers Details On Steroid Use | [
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We Started Turning Other Billy Joel Songs Into We Didn't Start The Fire | [
"Country singer-songwriter Margo Price (That's How Rumors Get Started) and Jeremy Ivey, her guitarist husband join house musician Jonathan Coulton in a game where other Billy Joel songs are rewritten to be about 20th century events. Heard on Padma Lakshmi: Taste the Nation, From Your Couch."
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Syria Faces Pressure From A Reliable Ally | [
"Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem lashed out Wednesday at new economic sanctions from Europe, but he promised democracy in Syria within months. In a television address, Moallem accused Europe of playing with fire for imposing a new round of economic sanctions. We will forget that Europe is on the map, he said.... | [
"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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Faulks Follows a Disturbed Life in 'Engleby' | [
"The chilling traits of the title character in Sebastian Faulks' new novel, Engleby, may remind readers of recent criminals in the headlines. Mike Engleby, an intelligent loner, is mocked by his fellow students throughout his school career. He narrates the book coldly, with increasing detachment, and confesses to m... | [
"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Times Square Suspect Makes Court Appearance | [
"A Pakistani-American man accused of driving a homemade car bomb into Times Square appeared in a court Tuesday for the first time since his arrest two weeks ago. Faisal Shahzad appeared before U.S. Magistrate James C. Francis IV to address five felony charges related to the May 1 botched bombing. He was led out of ... | [
"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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U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold Medal; First In 16 Years | [
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"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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Top Stories: Amtrak Derailment; Tsarnaev Sentencing Arguments | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal | [
"On Tuesday, Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld its acquittal of a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death for blasphemy in 2010, clearing the way for her to leave the country as radical Islamists seethe. Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until the ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Climate Change Impacts 'No Longer Subtle,' Scientist Says Amid Extreme Weather | [
"More then a dozen large wildfires are burning in California and a heat wave continues to grip much of Europe, where temperatures are expected to reach 118 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of southern Spain by the end of the week. How much of this summer’s extreme weather can be attributed to climate change, and w... | [
"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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Will Same-Sex Issue Prop Up Bush's Polls? | [
"With President Bush's poll numbers stuck at their lowest levels ever, he is trying to stop erosion in support among Republicans. After nearly two years of saying almost nothing on same-sex marriage, Bush spoke in support of a constitutional amendment, both in his weekly radio address and in later comments."
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Formal Doping Case Is Opened Against Russian Curler Who Won Medal In Pyeongchang | [
"The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that it has begun proceedings against Russian curler Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, who won a bronze medal in curling as part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Krushelnitckii finished third in the mixed-doubles curling tournamen... | [
"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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A Check On How The Fall TV Season Is Going | [
"With the fall television season well under way, Renee Montagne talks to reporter Kim Masters about how the broadcast networks and their new shows are faring. Masters is editor-at-large for <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em> and host of <em>The Business</em> on member station KCRW."
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Featured Artists in 'Madame Butterfly' | [
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Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer 'Stood Up' Against What She Felt Was Wrong | [
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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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Around The Jazz Internet: June 17, 2011 | [
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Financial Ruin Can Be Hazardous To Your Health | [
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NPR Music's 302 Favorite Songs Of 2014 | [
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"Sure, you've pored over our list of The 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade and the All Songs Considered listener picks for the best music of 2009. You may have even listened to our most recent edition of All Songs Considered, featuring a discussion on the past year in music, the best new artists, the bigge... | npr | {
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Myanmar Negotiates Foreign Aid Package | [
"Representatives from more than 50 nations attended a donor conference in Myanmar Sunday. The Myanmar government is asking for $11 billion, but some countries are reluctant to unconditionally deliver the money. NPR's Guy Raz speaks with NPR's Michael Sullivan in Bangkok, Thailand."
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'Real Romney' Authors Dissect His Latest Campaign | [
"Michael Kranish and Scott Helman's biography of Mitt Romney — The Real Romney — is now out in paperback with a new afterword. The authors discuss Romney's shift to the right, his faith and his recent comment that no one's ever asked to see his birth certificate."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Joe Biden Elected President: NPR Political Reporters Discuss Latest On Race | [
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Environmental Groups Say California's Climate Program Has Not Helped Them | [
"In the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles, residential streets dead end at oil refineries. Diesel trucks crawl through, carrying containers from nearby ports. Longtime resident Magali Sanchez Hall says the pollution from all that has taken a toll, right on the street where she lives. \"The people that live her... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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NK Fires 4 Missiles; Marines Launch Afghan Operation; Crash Survivor Speaks | [
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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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Two Major East Coast Bridges Will Close Today For 'Delicate Maritime Ballet' | [
"We don't do too many traffic reports, but this news has the potential to be both fascinating and frustrating — depending on whether you're watching from afar or stuck inside a gridlocked car: The Chesapeake Bay Bridge that carries U.S. Route 50 traffic back-and-forth between Washington, D.C., and mid-Atlantic beac... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As NSA Leaker Disappears, Talk Of More To Come & Charges. -- In Istanbul, Police Move Against Anti-Government Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Lung Infection Hospitalizes Mandela For 4th Day. (VOA) At Least 14 Dead After Twin Suicide Bombers Hit Syrian Cap... | npr | {
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Open Skies In Japan? | [
"-- NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that US and Japanese negotiators seem to be on the verge of amending a 45-year-old aviation treaty. The new agreement would further open both countries to the other's airlines. The US has reached \"open sky\" agreements with 25 other trading partners, but Japan has resisted for th... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Is Hillary Clinton The First Woman Nominee — Or The First Female Nominee? | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews linguist Deborah Tannen about the nuances behind the adjectives \"woman,\" \"female\" and others, when discussing occupations."
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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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Some on Hill to Be Briefed on Eavesdropping | [
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In The World's 'Sixth Extinction,' Are Humans The Asteroid? | [
"Scientists think an asteroid killed the dinosaurs. In today's extinction, humans are the culprit. <em>Originally broadcast Feb. 12, 2014.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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What The Supreme Court Travel Ban Ruling Means | [
"In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court upheld the latest iteration of President Trump’s travel ban. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti looks at the case and the ruling with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick (@Dahlialithwick), who hosts the podcast “Amicus.”"
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Kansas Becomes The First State To End In-Person Classes For The Year | [
"In-person classes have come to an abrupt end for students across Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly announced that she has ordered school buildings K-12 to be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, citing fears about the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 and the \"unprecedented emergency\" it prese... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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'The Protester' Is 'Time' Magazine's Person Of The Year | [
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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