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Former Publisher: Trump Magazine Was Profitable | [
"The business deals of Donald Trump have been getting a lot of attention lately, including Mitt Romney’s remarks that Trump was not a successful businessman. But Jerry Powers, the Florida publisher who led the now-defunct Trump Magazine, says it made money while he was running it. He speaks with Here & Now... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Fed Hikes Key Rate For Second Time In 10 Years | [
"The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter percent Wednesday afternoon, marking just the second time rates have been increased since 2006. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson discusses the decision with Ann Owen, professor of economics at Hamilton College and former economist for the U.S. Feder... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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How Guinea Pigs Could Help Autistic Children | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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What Does British Election Results Mean For Ireland? | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to <em>Irish Times</em> columnist Fintan O'Toole about Brexit, and where Ireland fits in to the conversation after the recent elections in the United Kingdom."
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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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Iraqi Lawmaker Opposes U.S. Troop Drawdown | [
"Mohmoud Othman, a member of Iraq's Parliament from Kurdistan, says the United States should not consider drawing down the number of troops in Iraq until their job is done. According to Othman, Iraq's security forces cannot beat al-Qaida without U.S. help."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Rep. Charlie Dent On Steve Bannon's Ouster | [
"White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has left the White House. Republican congressman Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania gives Scott Simon his thoughts on this most recent departure."
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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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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Defeats Republican Martha McSally In Arizona Senate Race | [
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'Move An Asteroid' Competition May Help Protect Planet | [
"How would you deflect an asteroid if it were hurtling towards Earth? A competition run by the Space Generation Advisory Council asks students and young professionals to submit their ideas. Competition winner Alison Gibbings shares her idea for a 'smart cloud' that would slow down an asteroid."
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"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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Question Of The Week: What's Your Karaoke Jam? | [
"For a long time, my go-to karaoke song was \"Sweet Child Of Mine\" by Guns N' Roses. I'd really let loose at the end on the \"I-ee I-ee I-ee I-ee I's.\" I remember singing it in what I thought was a private booth at a karoke bar in Japan only to later learn they were piping it through the lobby speakers. Fortunate... | [
"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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Powerful Portraits Capture China's Empress Dowager | [
"Intrigue! Riches! Sex! Some violence! Not the latest movie plot, but a story that lurks in the background of some 100-year-old photographs of The Empress Dowager — once the most powerful woman in Asia. The mostly black-and-white photos languished for decades in the archives of the Freer Gallery of Art in Washingto... | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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DOJ Announces Crackdown On Leaks As Intelligence Agencies' Calls For Probes Triple | [
"The Justice Department has experienced an \"explosion\" in the number of referrals, or requests for probes, this year from intelligence agencies over the leak of classified information, prompting the attorney general to consider whether to loosen regulations on when it can subpoena media organizations. Attorney Ge... | [
"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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Morning Shots: Kevin Smith Leaves Deals Behind And Hits The Road | [
"Kevin Smith is convinced he's just the man to prove that not only can independent filmmakers make their own movies, but they can release them on their own as well. He announced at the Sundance Film Festival that he will self-release his upcoming horror film, Red State, by relying on social media and a national tou... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Spiders And Fighting And Trees, Oh My: Filming 'The Hunger Games' | [
"There's a movie freshly out this weekend — perhaps you've heard of it. The Hunger Games? On Friday's Morning Edition, director Gary Ross and star Jennifer Lawrence talk to NPR's David Greene about the film. If you devoured the books, both Ross and Lawrence are right there with you: \"I read all three of them in fo... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Ex-Liberian Leader Defies War Crimes Tribunal | [
"Former Liberian President Charles Taylor didn't show up for the opening of his war crimes trial, and his assigned lawyer walked out of the courtroom in a dramatic opening to the landmark first international tribunal of a former African leader. Lawyer Karim Khan said Taylor had fired him and wanted to act as his ow... | [
"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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Kentucky's Andy Barr Says He'll Focus On Compromise In New Congress | [
"The 113th Congress reconvened this week with 84 newly elected members. Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston travels to Lexington, Ky., to meet the newest member of the Kentucky Republican delegation, Andy Barr."
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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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Investigation Into Child Sex Abuse In Amish Communities | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporter Sarah McClure about her year-long investigation about child sexual abuse in Amish communities."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Study: Hearing Loss Increases In U.S. Teens | [
"Are ear buds bad for your hearing? Researchers aren't prepared to say a definitive \"yes,\" but evidence is mounting. In the Aug. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analyzed federal data collected from national yearly surveys of... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Will Smart Clothing Amp Up Your Workout? | [
"When Eric Blue goes to the gym, he sports a wafer-thin shirt that tracks his every move. Blue's shirt contains tiny sensors woven into the fabric. They monitor his heart rate, the calories he burns and other metrics, like breathing rate. A companion app on his smartphone informs him about the intensity of his work... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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George Floyd's Brother Pleads For Calm In Minneapolis | [
"George Floyd has died a week ago after a former Minneapolis police officer used his knee to pin Floyd's neck to the ground. His brother, Terrence Floyd, has urged protesters to be peaceful Monday."
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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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Ment A-2 Bombing Repercussions | [
"NPR's Michael Goldfarb reports on the aftermath of riday's IRA bombing in London."
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The Power Of Television Advertising Walkouts | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jeanine Poggi, a reporter for <em>Advertising Age</em>, about the power of advertising in television and the role ad withdrawals played in Bill O'Reilly's exit from Fox News."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Iranian Reporter Tells The Other Side Of The Story | [
"Iranian-American Marzieh Hashemi was born in New Orleans but moved to Iran a year ago and reports for Iran's Press TV. As one of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad supporters, Hashemi tells host Scott Simon that that much of the world has a distorted view of what has happened in Iran in the aftermath of the disputed e... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Goodie Mob: Come And Get Some 'Soul Food' | [
"Rap music may have started in the Bronx, but in recent years, the South has taken over the airwaves. The latest selection in the You Must Hear This series, in which musicians talk about a piece of music they love, is some early Southern rap from the group that coined the term \"Dirty South.\" Rapper Bun B, of the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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Salmonella Warning On Tomatoes Lifted | [
"The U.S. government says it is safe to eat tomatoes again. It lifted its salmonella warning after its investigation of what caused the outbreak found no evidence of the bacteria. Investigators are now taking their search to a packing facility in Mexico."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Series Of Deadly Bombings Hit Tourism-Heavy Areas In Thailand. -- 2 Resign From Panel Set Up To Rehab Panama's Financial System. And here are more early headlines: Dozens Of Republicans Ask RNC To Cut Spending On Trump. (Politico) Obama Administration Diverts Funds For ... | npr | {
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U.S. Still Exploring Diplomatic Ways To End Crimea Standoff | [
"Ukraine's prime minister travels to Washington this week for talks with President Obama. On Sunday, leaders of Germany and Great Britain spent time on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin."
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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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Morning Edition Returns: Crashing Dad's Car | [
"A 3-year-old German boy steals his father's car keys, crashes the family's car and damages another. As dad explains the incident to a TV crew, the boy gets behind the wheel again and slams into a third car."
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"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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Stacey Abrams On The Continuing Fight For Voter Access | [
"The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about voting laws in Arizona that would make ballot access harder for people living in rural areas like the Navajo Nation. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports that the conservative court isn't likely to strike down the laws which could pave the way for more legislation that cut... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Alan Rusbridger, Editor Of 'Guardian,' To Step Down | [
"Alan Rusbridger, best known in the U.S. for shepherding the Guardian newspaper through its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of Edward Snowden's leaks of classified material, will step down as editor in chief of the British newspaper next summer. He said today he will become the chairman of the Scott Trust, which ru... | [
"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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With Edwards Out, Clinton and Obama Face Off | [
"Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debate Thursday for the first time since their bitter contest in South Carolina — and for the first time without John Edwards. Edwards withdrew from the presidential race Wednesday, but he has yet to endorse another candidate. Michele Norris talks with Mara Liasson about... | [
"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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A History Lesson On The Philippines, Stuffed In A Christmas Chicken | [
"Noche buena, the Christmas Eve feast in fervently Catholic Philippines, is deeply steeped in tradition. One of the mainstays of this decadent meal, usually eaten after midnight mass, is rellenong manok (rel-ye-nong ma-nok). It's a hybrid name: In Spanish, relleno means stuffed, and in Tagalog, manok means chicken.... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Shutdown Highlights That Many Americans Don't Have Enough Saved For A Rainy Day | [
"Federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown are set to miss a second paycheck this week, putting many in a precarious financial situation if they don’t have savings for a rainy day. Almost 60 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings, meaning an emergency expense would put many pe... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Mideast Violence Continues Despite Release of Peace Plan | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell is expected to visit Jerusalem and Ramallah in late May, raising hopes that the process detailed by the recently released \"roadmap\" for Mideast peace can be set in motion. But violence continues in Israel, despite renewed calls for peace between Israeli and Palestinian leadership.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Your Comments: The Obama Tracker | [
"NPR's Obama Tracker charts significant actions by the new president as he settles into the job. Share your thoughts below about those actions and others under way by the new administration."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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States' Debate Gun Control | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Ed Fouhy about gun control debates in state legislatures. Fouhy is executive editor of Stateline-dot-org, a website that monitors local politics."
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Air Traffic Controllers Honored for Skill in the Tower | [
"When things go wrong in an airplane cockpit, a few words from an air traffic controller can save the day. On a clear day last July, Scott Dittamo was training at the Newark Tower when he spotted an Air India flight with 409 passengers on board making its final approach. But something didn't look right. The Boeing... | [
"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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Why The Newport Folk Festival Is So Special | [
"It isn't the biggest or the flashiest festival of the year, but Newport Folk, which NPR is covering all this coming weekend, is certainly one of the country's most prestigious and historic annual musical gatherings. Its legacy stretches back more than 50 years, with a long list of memorable performances from some ... | [
"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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With Pens For Percussion, The World Is A Playground | [
"In April of this year, Melbourne-based filmmaker Glendyn Ivin hopped on a plane to Philadelphia to meet Julius Wright, a 21-year-old rapper and poet with an extraordinary talent for making percussion with pens. Ivin had discovered the \"beater\" on YouTube and contacted him with a proposition: To feature him in a ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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How ‘War and Peace’ Became A Broadway Musical Smash | [
"“War and Peace” on Broadway. “Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812” is up for a dozen Tony Awards. We talk to the creators and star Josh Groban. And the most Tony nominations on Broadway this year go to a musical straight out of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” Set in Moscow long ago, with an electro-pop sound a... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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William Bennett's Gambling Problem | [
"Former cabinet secretary and moral crusader William Bennett reportedly has quite a gambling problem. <EM>Newsweek</EM> magazine reports he's dropped $8 million at various casinos over the years. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jackson Leers, author of <EM>Something for Nothing: Luck in America</EM>, which examines ... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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For Joe Lieberman, Solutions To Political Ills Don't Involve Labels | [
"The former senator discusses the New Hampshire Problem Solver Convention, as well as his work with No Labels to end what the group calls a hyperpartisan atmosphere in politics."
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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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Saturday Sports: CTE, Aaron Hernandez And The NFL | [
"We discuss NFL quarterbacks, the latest on Aaron Hernandez, and the possibility that France, Germany and Austria could withdraw from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea over security concerns."
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Beijing To Crack Down On Social Media 'Slanderous Rumors' | [
"China will jail anyone caught using social media to spread \"slanderous rumors\" or \"false information\" for up to 10 years, according to a new legal interpretation of Internet restrictions, the official Xinhua news agency reports. A court's interpretation says the spread of such rumors could automatically incur ... | [
"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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Settlement Deal Reached In 2014 West Virginia Chemical Spill | [
"West Virginia residents have settled part of a civil lawsuit over a chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for thousands of people in 2014, according to The Associated Press. On Wednesday, court officials told the news service that lawyers representing residents and businesses in and around Charleston, W.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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'Everything Sad Is Untrue' Is Funny And Sad And (Mostly) True | [
"Do you love a great story? Try Daniel Nayeri's new autobiographical novel, his first, Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story), which begins with these memorable words: \"All Persians are liars and lying is a sin.\" That's what the kids in Mrs. Miller's class think, but I'm the only Persian they've ever met, so I ... | [
"Stories: 1) Ayelet Waldman: On Feeling Like A 'Bad Mother' 2) Paul McCartney: From Pop Music To Prose 3) 'Splice': Your Results May Vary (And Be Scary)"
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The Man Who Was Gene Ween, Back From The Bottom | [
"Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo grew up in New Hope, Pa., and quickly became friends, bonding over their love of music one day in the eighth grade. \"I remember going to his house and he was writing, you know, these punk-rock riffs,\" Freeman says. \"I just started screaming into the mic onto a cheap tape re... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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A Photographer Remembers Wounded Knee, 40 Years Later | [
"Forty years ago, a caravan of more than 50 cars full of demonstrators pulled into Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. That day marked the beginning of a 71-day occupation led by members of the Oglala Lakota tribe and followers of the American Indian Movement, attempting to address long-standing grievances — no... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Residents Of Alaskan Town Receive Monthly Stipend Not To Move Away During Pandemic | [
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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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In Silicon Valley, Some Entrepreneurs Seek Social Change | [
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Probe Begins Sending Data from Saturn's Titan | [
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"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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Central Banks Slash Interest Rates | [
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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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'Survivor' Politics: Blood, Water And Walking The Plank | [
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"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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Un/Iraq Dispute Continues | [
"-- NPR's Ann Cooper reports on the continuing dispute between the UN and Iraq over weapons inspections. Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz met with UN officials in New York yesterday. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan used quiet diplomacy in the meeting, but Aziz was combative, insisting that Iraq would not all... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Amanda Knox Guilty On All Charges Related To Housemate's Murder | [
"Amanda Knox, the U.S. college student on trial in Italy for the murder of her housemate, was found guilty by a jury on all six counts for the death of British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, 22, from Seattle, was sentenced to 26 years while her former boyfriend, Italian Raffaele Sollecito, 25, was sentenced to 25 ... | [
"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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Remembering Adrian Cronauer, The DJ Who Inspired 'Good Morning Vietnam' | [
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Pianist Murray Perahia Plays | [
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VIDEO: College Democrat Tells Gov. Jeb Bush, 'Your Brother Created ISIS' | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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'Morning Edition' Returns: When It Rains, It Pours | [
"Erik Carlson-Coulter, a hapless pizza deliveryman in Jamestown, N.Y., is hauled off to jail after two car wrecks -- one involving a toilet."
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Letters: Alsop, Mentally Ill Siblings | [
"Many listeners were left blushing after Scott Simon's most recent interview with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Conductor Marin Alsop. Others were moved after hearing a report on how siblings are affected by their mentally ill brothers and sisters."
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When It Comes To Wealthy Leaders, World Abounds With Cautionary Tales | [
"He was a flamboyant, alpha-male billionaire who said things no career politician ever would — someone who promised to use his business savvy to reform the system and bring back jobs. Voters believed that his great wealth insulated him from corruption, because he couldn't be bought. But his administration was marke... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Drum Fill Friday, From Guest Quizmaster S. Carey | [
"This week's drum fills (and intros) were hand-selected, using only the finest ingredients, by Sean Carey. The Bon Iver drummer, who writes and records as S. Carey, just released his second solo album, Range Of Light. I thought some of his picks for this week's puzzler were pretty challenging, but I managed to get ... | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Trump Card? | [
"Newt Gingrich is the latest Republican candidate to visit The Donald. John Deering doesn't think much of it, while Joe Heller wonders if the holidays will bring cheer to those hopefuls who watch and wait — Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman and Ron Paul."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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A Dry Reservation Clashes With Its Liquor Store Neighbors | [
"At the Pine Ridge Reservation just outside the town of Whiteclay, Neb., an upside-down American flag flies on a wooden pole next to a teepee. About 60 people gathered here Monday to protest as beer truck drivers unloaded cases into a Whiteclay liquor store a few hundred yards away. Whiteclay has one paved street a... | [
"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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Laughs And Drama Behind Bars With 'Orange Is The New Black' | [
"Netflix recently unveiled its newest exclusive series: Orange Is the New Black, created by Jenji Kohan, who also created Weeds. All 13 one-hour episodes of the first season are available for streaming, and David Bianculli says the show is another Netflix success."
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Fighting the 'Frankenfish' | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Anonymous-gate,\" \"Supreme Fast Track\" and \"Egg Sue-ffle.\""
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Wisconsin Senate Race | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor reports that the congressional race in the first district of Wisconsin is among the most closely watched in the country. The district has alternated between Republican and Democratic representation over the past few years and both parties think the race is pivotal in their fight over control of ... | [
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Post Offices Join List Of Nation's 'Most Endangered Historic Places' | [
"Among this year's list of \"11 most endangered historic places\" in the view of the National Trust for Historic Preservation are post office buildings across the nation. When it announced that nearly 4,400 post offices would be studied to see if they should be closed, the U.S. Postal Service did not \"define and i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border. -- Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country. And here are more early headlines: Obama Discusses Globalization On Trip to Germany. (BBC) Uncontrolled Wildfires Scorching Southern ... | npr | {
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Journalist: Dow's Rise Doesn't Reflect Economy | [
"Stocks closed up more than 50 points Friday, capping a week of gains on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 7,000 level. \"It's ice-cold comfort when you talk about a stock market that even at the 7,000-level is at half its year 2007 high. ... But we'll take whatever we can get,\" says R... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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From A Recently Released | [
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Iggy Pop: 'What Happens When People Disappear' | [
"Of the many things made in Michigan that have become part of the fabric of American culture — the auto industry, Motown — punk rock is often overlooked. In 1967, years before The Sex Pistols performed incendiary anthems, Iggy Pop and his band The Stooges created an explosive new sound in Detroit that would influen... | [
"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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Libby Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years in CIA Leak Case | [
"I. Lewis \"Scooter\" Libby, the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice and perjury in the investigation into the leak of a CIA operation officer's identity. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said he thought the evidence agains... | [
"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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'Waiting for Snow in Havana' by Carlos Eire | [
"\"I am captured by the sense of urgency with which [Eire] writes. We must know about his Cuba and his experiences -- not to judge them, just to know about them, to validate their richness and humanity. Any reader who has a life experience that makes them an exile (physical, emotional or spiritual) can intimately r... | [
"Every year, NPR brings together some of the best books of the year in a searchable, explorable guide called the Book Concierge. Today, we're highlighting books about the United States from this year's guide. Recommendations: Shereen's first pick: Inventing Latinos: A New Story Of American Racism by Laura E. Góme... | npr | {
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France Slow to Counter Rioting | [
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A Performance Of What Is | [
"A performance of what is probably Howard Hanson's most popular work, the Symphony No. 2, known as the \"Romantic\" Symphony. Eiji Oue (AY-jee OH-way) conducts the Minnesota Orchestra in a concert recorded last month at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. (Minnesota Public Radio)"
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Evil Children And Overachieving Skeletons: Welcome To The World Of Paperback Horror | [
"You remember them if you grew up in the 1980s or '90s, leering at you from drugstore racks: a morbid parade of covers featuring skeletons graduating from college or playing piano or dressed as surgeons and cradling babies; covers of teenagers brooding in attics and creepy kids, all with peekaboo die-cut covers ope... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Governor Edwards Trial | [
"NPR's John Burnett reports jury selection began today in the federal corruption trial of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Edwards is charged with demanding kickbacks and accepting payoffs from friends and cronies seeking riverboat casino licenses. Edwards has faced trials twice before. In the mid-1980's he... | [
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British Journalist Sir David Frost Dies At 74 | [
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Morning Edition Returns: Missed Italia | [
"In a spectacular display of \"age before beauty,\" the women of the ever-popular Miss Italia pageant suffer an unprecedented loss in Italy's TV ratings to some more experienced rivals."
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New Mix: Exitmusic, Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, More | [
"This week on All Songs Considered, youth and age find a way to meet in the middle. A still-kicking Tony Bennett teams up with the still freakishly young Lady Gaga on his new Duets II; Laura Veirs, who was very pregnant the last time she visited NPR, celebrates her new motherhood with a children's album; and Harold... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Voyager Spacecraft Hits Interstellar Turbulence | [
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"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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After Hope For Early Release, Prisoners' Applications Stuck In Limbo | [
"It took a while for Dana Bowerman's long prison sentence to sink in. Bowerman is a onetime honor student and cheerleader whose brassy personality cleared most obstacles from her path. But there was one hurdle her quick mind couldn't leap. In early 2001, Bowerman got sent away for nearly 20 years on federal drug co... | [
"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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Pianist Tzimon Barto | [
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Youth Center FEZ Encourages Berlin Schools To Expand Music Education | [
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Sisters And Brothers And A Holiday TV Quiz | [
"This week's show, featuring a visit from our pal Kat Chow, kicks off with a Thor-inspired discussion of the sometimes fraught world of sibling relationships. We talk about where we come from in our own sibling worlds, and then check in with fictional siblings and real-world siblings. (Stephen has concerns regardin... | [
"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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Store Helps Students Find The Right Instrumental Fit | [
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Question Of The Week: Do Music Reviews Matter To You? | [
"Last week's merciless onslaught of negative reviews for the new Arcade Fire record, Reflektor, sparked a conversation here in the All Songs Considered office about the weight of a writer's words, and whether those words have any real effect on a band's level of success (success in this case being album sales, or o... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Sweeping Parts Of Southern Seas Could Become A Nature Preserve | [
"The area of ocean set aside as a nature preserve could double or triple in the coming days, depending on the outcome of a meeting in Germany. Representatives from 24 countries and the European Union are considering setting aside large portions of ocean around Antarctica as a protected area. And the deal may hinge ... | [
"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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The Affordable Care Act And COVID-19 | [
"Julie Rovner (@jrovner), chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, discusses the Affordable Care Act and the coronavirus crisis, whether the federal government will open the ACA marketplaces so that unemployed people who’ve lost their insurance are able to enroll more easily. This article was or... | [
"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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Homeowners May Qualify For Foreclosure Review | [
"Federal regulators have announced a nationwide review of foreclosures by the country's largest banks. The goal is to reach homeowners who've been treated unfairly, or who lost their house when they shouldn't have. Anyone in any stage of foreclosure during 2009 and 2010 is eligible for the review."
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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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At Duke University, A Bizarre Tour Through American History And Palates | [
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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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Obama Frames Health Care Debate In Moral Terms | [
"President Obama recently convened a conference call, on which he spoke to thousands of faith leaders about health care as a moral and ethical issue. Host Michel Martin speaks with David Brody, White House correspondent for the Christian Broadcasting Network, and the Rev. Cynthia Hale, of Ray of Hope Christian Chur... | [
"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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In Maine, It's A Boom Year When It Comes To Fishing For Baby Eels | [
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Cosmology Conference | [
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U.S. Tries To Slow Migrant Flow From Honduras | [
"In an effort to stem the flow of children to the U.S., the State Department is funding media campaigns in Honduras. Cindy Carcamo of the <em>Los Angeles Times</em> talks with NPR's Arun Rath about the tactic."
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A Virologist Takes You Inside The Ebola Protective Suit | [
"Dr. Joseph Fair, a virologist with the Mérieux Foundation and special adviser to Sierra Leone's health ministry, has worked out of the country's Kenema Government Hospital for more than 10 years. Kenema is one of the worst-hit areas in the West African nation's Ebola outbreak; Fair lost colleagues and friends to t... | [
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President Trump Continues Effort To Name Whistleblower | [
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American Airlines Begins Booking Planes To Full Capacity | [
"Starting Wednesday, American Airlines will begin booking planes to full capacity — after months of blocking off the middle seat for social distancing. Host Peter O’Dowd speaks with Seth Kaplan, Here & Now transportation analyst, about this decision and new test flights starting for the Boeing 737 Max. This a... | [
"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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Morning News Brief: Amtrak Derailment Probe, House Tax Vote | [
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African Peacekeeping | [
"NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports on a new approach to peacekeeping in Africa. In the Central African Republic, an all-African force--paid for by France and advised by the United Nations--has restored order after a series of army mutinies. All sides have hailed the experiment as a success. The United States is current... | [
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Excerpt: Death And Other Holidays | [
"We drive a lot. We don't go anywhere in particular; we just drive. Or so it seems. To tell the real truth, Victor does the driving. I sit in the passenger seat and watch the white line on the side of the road.Victor's got this 1976 Toyota truck, an SR5 longbed with over 172,000 miles on it, and it seems like we ad... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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New Movies Will Inundate Theaters Over The Next Couple Of Weeks | [
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