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Placing Trump's Firing Of Comey In Historical Context | [
"President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey has drawn historical comparisons to the so-called “Saturday Night Massacre” in 1973, in which President Richard Nixon fired the special prosecutor who had been investigating the Watergate scandal. But historians Brian Balogh (@historyfel... | [
"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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Spot A Yeti While Climbing? Here's What To Do | [
"In 1959 the American Embassy in Nepal issued instructions for mountain climbers looking to encounter a Yeti."
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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A Mile In Another?s Shoes | [
"When Elisa Della-Piana shows up at a firehouse door not looking her best, she experiences the scorn endured routinely by people living on the street"
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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FACT CHECK: Trump's Meeting With Lawmakers About Gun Policy | [
"President Trump hosted lawmakers from both parties to discuss gun policy and school safety on Wednesday. During the freewheeling meeting, Trump appeared to support a number of conflicting measures and showed naivete about the legislative process. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of the exchange, adding ... | [
"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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Why Do They Hate Us? | [
"Tavis Smiley speaks with Clarence Lusane, a professor in the School of International Service at American University, and Peter G. Peterson, a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and chair of the Council on Foreign Relations, about why America is viewed so negatively abroad what can be done about it."
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Italy Confirms Bond Investment Talks With China | [
"European markets remain jittery as the sovereign debt crisis drags on but investors are finding some relief in news that China may help out one of the largest economies in the European Union. Italian officials confirmed Tuesday that they've been talking with a top Chinese state investment fund about buying Italian... | [
"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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Population Growth Poses Challenges For Hispanics | [
"Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the U-S, according to new census figures. The data reveals that the number of Hispanics has by grown 43% in the past ten years. This week, President Obama held a town hall meeting in Washington D.C, to discuss challenges facing Hispanics. The event was convened by le... | [
"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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We Asked For It: Songs You Wish Were On 'Glee' | [
"We can already tell that the rest of Glee's first season is going to be fall-down ridiculous. Rachel's got a new Broadway-ready boy toy from the rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline, Sue Sylvester's reign of terror will rampage on even though she's been sacked (also, this amazing thing) and Brittany continues to get t... | [
"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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Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services | [
"On Mondays and Tuesdays, Jessica's daughter is supposed to stay overnight with her in Brooklyn, N.Y., but that's all changed with the coronavirus outbreak. \"I have to just do FaceTime, video conference and three-way calls,\" Jessica says. \"I can't see her anymore, for now.\" Her daughter, who is a toddler, is i... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Romantic In The Sunshine | [
"A romantic in the Sunshine State. From a concert last month at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio performs the Trio in C minor, Op. 101, by Johannes Brahms. (Peter McGrath Recordings)"
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Cargill Tests Robotic Cattle Driver As A Way To Improve Worker Safety | [
"Brad Churchill, a slaughter operations manager at Cargill Meat Solutions, has worked in the cattle industry for more than 30 years — and has seen many employee injuries caused by livestock. \"A young man did nothing to provoke this 1,600-pound Angus steer who turned on him in an instant,\" Churchill said of one in... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Kabul Postcard: A Neighborhood In Transition | [
"As I've been reflecting on the past 2 1/2 years that I've spent in Kabul, it's struck me how much has and hasn't changed. People continue to flood into the city, further straining its infrastructure and services. But my neighborhood has seen mostly positive changes since I moved to it in 2012. As I walk out my fro... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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More Questions About Safe Grocery Shopping During The Epidemic | [
"An NPR science editor and Donald Schaffner, a professor of food microbiology, walk listeners through tips for safe grocery shopping during the coronavirus epidemic."
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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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There's Good Stuff In 'Hirschfeld,' Despite Style Stumbles | [
"Ellen Stern's biography of theatrical caricaturist Al Hirschfeld reads more like a gossipy 300-page article in New York magazine (where Stern has worked) than the biography of record suggested by the definite article modifying its subtitle. And in fact, Hirschfeld: The Biography grew out of Stern's juicy interview... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Vote To Reject Iran Nuclear Deal Fails, Handing Victory To Obama | [
"Senate Democrats banded together and blocked a resolution disapproving the landmark nuclear agreement between the U.S., Iran and five other nations on Thursday, and in doing so handed President Obama a major foreign policy victory. The procedural vote fell two votes shy of the 60 needed to proceed. The significanc... | [
"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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Complete Total Absolute Utter Unintended Chaos | [
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Bird Flu Resurfaces in Vietnam | [
"Two cases of human infection of bird flu have been reported in Vietnam. There had been no fresh reports of the illness since 2005, but in the last month 16 provinces have reported outbreaks among poultry. Vietnam has a rather sophisticated early warning and response program for bird flu outbreaks, but some are con... | [
"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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Report On CIA Interrogation Tactics Revives Torture Debate | [
"In a closed-door meeting Thursday, lawmakers will consider whether to approve a secret report that chronicles CIA detention and interrogation practices — including methods that critics have compared to torture. That report — along with the release of a new movie about the hunt for Osama bin Laden — is rekindling a... | [
"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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Did Corruption In Nigeria Hamper Its Fight Against Boko Haram? | [
"Nigeria's former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki, is on trial accused of money laundering and breaching the public trust. President Muhammadu Buhari, elected in March, alleges that Dasuki stole staggering sums and, in doing so, crippled the Nigerian military in its fight against Boko Haram — the Islamist i... | [
"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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Coast Guard Raises Duck Boat That Capsized In Missouri | [
"The water in Missouri's Table Rock Lake was calm on Monday as the U.S. Coast Guard lifted the amphibious tourist boat that capsized last week during a sudden squall, killing 17 people. On Thursday, 31 people boarded the Ride the Ducks Branson boat in southwestern Missouri. It sank amid wind-driven waves and was si... | [
"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'To Serve The Living' | [
"From Hush Harbors to Funeral Parlors A cold mist hovered in the air and rain started to fall as twenty-eight weary fugitive slaves gathered on the banks of the Ohio River to contemplate the next obstacle on their perilous journey on the Underground Railroad. The husbands, wives, children, and one young mother carr... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Albert Kelly, An Adviser To EPA Chief Scott Pruitt, Resigns Abruptly | [
"Rachel Martin talks to former EPA Superfund manager Albert Kelly, who resigned Tuesday amid the investigations that continue to dog his boss, Scott Pruitt."
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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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Bush Pushes Medicare Drug Benefits Plan | [
"President Bush travels to Chicago to urge Congress to act before the end of the month on bills that would add drug coverage to Medicare and give beneficiaries more choices through private health insurance plans. A Senate committee is set to vote on the proposal on Thursday, while the House will act next week. NPR'... | [
"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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How The Trump-Putin Summit Is Being Received In Russia | [
"Some commentators say Monday's summit was a foreign policy victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin, but that might not play out well in Russia itself. There, some people want him to concentrate more on domestic matters."
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For Young Farmers In The U.S., Many Challenges Lie Ahead | [
"The average age of American farmers is nearing 60, and according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it keeps creeping up. As older farmers stay in the fields, beginning farmers have a tough time finding land to start their own careers. Harvest Public Media’s Madelyn Beck (@MadelynBeck8) explains the many... | [
"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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Chinese Scientists Clone Monkeys Using Method That Created Dolly The Sheep | [
"Chinese researchers have finally figured out how to clone a primate, using the same technique Scottish researchers devised to clone the first mammal, Dolly the sheep, in the mid-1990s. Scientists in Shanghai say they've produced two cloned macaque monkeys by taking the DNA from the nuclei of fetal monkey cells and... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Kurdish Activists Found Dead In Paris; 'Without Doubt An Execution'. Crazy Or Canny? Talk Grows About $1 Trillion Platinum Coin. And here are more early headlines: Biden To Meet NRA Today On Gun Violence. (ABC) Syria Fires Another Ballistic Missile At Rebels. (Reuter... | npr | {
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Despite Odds Stacked Against It, New Mexico's Vaccination Rate Is Near The Top | [
"Shoppers and diners are slowly returning to Albuquerque's trendy Nob Hill neighborhood. It's a welcome sign to Mike and Kathy Holmberg of Arizona, who are on their first visit back to New Mexico since the start of the pandemic. They typically spend summers here in the mountains where it's cooler. But the couple al... | [
"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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Lemmy and Jackson Publick | [
"[r] Who is Lemmy? Well he’s the singer for Motörhead and he’s revered by metal fans around the globe. Jesse talked to Lemmy in person a couple of years ago at SxSW and you’ll hear that amazing conversation later in the show. But first we revisit Jesse’s conversation with Jackson Public... | [
"I'll smell you with my hand; Snakes on a Vein; The Drinking Mr. Ed."
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Bush's Medicare Restructure Proposal | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush's proposal to cut income taxes and restructure Medicare. His plan would allow senior citizens the option of keeping their current federal coverage, or trade it in for private plans. Democrats say the proposal would cost the federal gov... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Budiardjo plays Brahms | [
"Esther Budiardjo (bood-YAR-doh) is a young musician who crosses musical boundaries. She was born in Indonesia and studies in Boston. In 1999 she released a CD that includes pieces by the composer Leopold Godowski that draw on the Indonesian tradition. We'll hear her perform six of Brahms' Hungarian Dances: Nos... | [
"On this episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich talk about the music released in the first part of 2019 that for Lars soundtracked nap time, quick rides to the grocery store for eggs (and an excuse to get out the house) and whatever else perked my ears while blissfully stuck to the couch with ... | npr | {
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New York City And Teachers Union Reach Agreement On School Reopening Plan | [
"The United Federation of Teachers has announced it has reached an agreement with the New York City Department of Education over a safe school reopening plan. The union was previously deciding whether to authorize a strike. Host Tonya Mosley speaks with Jessica Gould, who covers education for WNYC. This article was... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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What A College Major Is Really Worth | [
"For the first time, a new report uses U.S. Census data to show links between specific college majors and long term wages. For example, it says that over a lifetime, Engineering majors can earn over $1,000,000 while Education majors earn over $240,000. The report also addresses racial breakdowns and gender divides ... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Kurt Elling On World Cafe | [
"Lauded by the New York Times as the \"standout male jazz vocalist of our time,\" Kurt Elling has been entertaining crowds since the mid 1990s with his impressive four-octave baritone range, improvisatory vocals and self-composed arrangements. Recording and playing with artists such as Dave Brubeck and Terence Blan... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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University Of Virginia Changes Athletics Logo Due To Reference To Slavery | [
"The University of Virginia says the school's athletic program will change its logo because it contained a reference to the university's history with slavery. The logo was updated this year to include curves on the handles of sabres that crossed below a prominent ''V,\" for Virginia. The university said then that t... | [
"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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Top Defense Democrat Says Lawmakers Forced Trump's Hand On Ukraine Aid | [
"It was sometime in July when House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says he started hearing rumblings from some defense contractors. They were wondering whatever happened to the orders they'd expected after the Pentagon announced in mid-June plans to provide Ukraine with $250 million worth of weaponry.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Staats And Shafer On Mountain Stage | [
"Mandolin player Johnny Staats and guitarist Robert Shafer are both award-winning pickers on their respective instruments, with a knack for reinventing old favorites and crafting an impressive collection of original bluegrass songs. For their second performance on Mountain Stage, they fire out of the gates with a b... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Southwest Chinese Province Is Now Leading China's Tech Ambitions | [
"Guizhou Province is one of the country's poorest. But it has some unique advantages, which it is trying to use to transform itself into a big data hub. <em>This report first aired on ATC on July 3, 2017.</em>"
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Strings to Percussion, Violinist to Marimbist | [
"Marimbist Yi Wei, 18, is an accomplished percussionist, but she actually started out as a violinist. She was introduced to percussion in the fourth grade and quickly grew to love it. She performs Sonata No.1 in G Minor, Presto."
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"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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AIDS Conspiracy Theories Prevent Proper Care | [
"The <EM>Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome</EM> recently reported that 53 percent of African Americans surveyed believe a cure for AIDS is being withheld. Another study found that nearly half of those polled think HIV is a man-made virus and 15 percent see AIDS as a form of genocide. Commentator Joe Da... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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As Trump Slaps Tariffs On Solar Panels, 'America First' Trade Policy Takes Shape | [
"With guest host Jane Clayson. President Trump slaps tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels. That’s for starters. We’re looking at the risk and reality of his “America First” trade policy. Guests: Chad P. Bown, senior fellow at Peterson Institute for International Economics, co-host of the weekly pod... | [
"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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House Committees Release More Transcripts From Impeachment Inquiry Depositions | [
"The House impeachment committee has released more transcripts. The depositions paint a picture of parallel foreign policies toward Ukraine, raising questions about the secretary of state's role."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Ron Paul And Presidential Straw Polls | [
"Political journalists, by and large, are anywhere between hungry and starving for the 2012 presidential campaign to officially get started. After all, there are \"only\" 350 some-odd days until the Iowa caucuses, and there are no announced candidates!!! (Oops, sorry, Herman Cain.) Which is completely unacceptabl... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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College Restores Artwork by Poet E.E. Cummings | [
"At New York's College at Brockport, a little-known treasure trove of artwork by one of the country's best-loved poets is in urgent need of repair. The liberal arts college, which is part of the State University of New York system, owns 72 works by poet E.E. Cummings, but years of wear and tear have taken their to... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients | [
"On a good day in the emergency room where we work, patients who need to be admitted to the hospital might expect to wait four or five hours, including evaluation and treatment, before they are sent upstairs to a ready bed. On a bad day, ER patients might wait two or three times as long, and sometimes much longer.... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Blagojevich Convicted On Nearly All Charges | [
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What's the Deal with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari? | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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How Have Your Holiday Traditions Been Impacted By The Loss Of A Loved One? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Here's What To Watch For When Trump Addresses Congress | [
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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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Remembering Folk Singer/Songwriter Dan Hicks | [
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GoldLink: 'I Create Music For People To Dance To Again' | [
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Utah's Fossil Finds Describe an Ancient World | [
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A Bittersweet Persian New Year | [
"It's springtime, and the celebration of rebirth and the New Year in Iranian-American communities is tempered by the recent rise in Islamaphobic incidents and ongoing uncertainties around the travel ban. To mark Nowruz, Gene and Shereen talk about what's bitter and what's sweet with Nilou Motamed, the Iranian-Ameri... | [
"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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The Senate Could Go 'Nuclear' This Week. What Does That Mean? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Containing The Gulf Coast Oil Spill | [
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Woodstock At 50: The Unheard Recordings | [
"For the past 14 years, producer Andy Zax has been digging into the music and sounds of Woodstock, that culture-shifting music festival that unfolded in August of 1969. Now, 50 years later, all 32 performances — the audio announcements, the entirety of this three-day festival in upstate New York — is about to be re... | [
"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Zune vs iPod; Investing in Hollywood | [
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American Express To Become Commercial Bank | [
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Fla. Principal On Showing Obama's Speech | [
"Several schools did not show President Obama's speech Tuesday to the schoolchildren, but Jean Ferguson, principal of Amos P. Godbey High School in Tallahassee, Fla., did. Ferguson says of the 1,270 students at her school, 70 students opted not to watch the speech.In a televised pep talk that had prompted criticism... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Los Lobos Sends A Love Letter To Los Angeles | [
"American rock band Los Lobos has released “Native Sons,” a new album that pays tribute to the music of their city — Los Angeles. David Hidalgo, a founding member of Los Lobos, says that after 48 years playing together, the group wanted to create a record of songs from bands that formed their taste in music growing... | [
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Court Calls Search Of Student's Underwear Illegal | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Radio Offers Attractive Space For Ads | [
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Manufacturing's Up. Pending Home Sales, Too. Construction Spending Ticks Downward | [
"Two new signs of life in the economy: First, U.S. manufacturing grew in August for the first time in 19 months. Customers were ordering new stuff like it was 2004, the Institute for Supply Management reports. Exports grew by five index points, thanks to a weaker dollar making it cheaper for other nations to buy Am... | [
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A Family Grows When Both Parents Deploy | [
"Life can be tough for any family when one parent deploys to Iraq or Afghanistan. But what happens when both Mom and Dad go to war at the same time? Keith and Leisa Doney are no strangers to military life overseas. They have 40 years in the Army between them. The couple has deployed together to Korea and Bosni... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Religious Rift Grows Between Ukraine And Russia | [
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The Long Historic Tale Of Aug. 28 | [
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One Of The First Examples | [
"One of the first examples of a guitar soloing with an orchestra is the Grand Symphony with Guitar, which Luigi Boccherini composed in 1798. We'll hear it performed by the Portland Baroque Orchestra and guitarist Richard Savino in concert earlier this year at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. Monica Huggett ... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Pope Francis Asks Central American Governments To Help Cuban Migrants | [
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DACA Applicant Comments On Federal Judge Ruling The Program Unconstitutional | [
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Pew Poll: More Americans Are Political Purists | [
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NFL: Is The Game Getting Safer? | [
"As fans and teams get ready for another season of football, a new study sheds light on game safety. Host Michel Martin talks with Jesse David of Edgeworth Economics about whether efforts to cut down on serious injuries are getting results."
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Charity Status Of Conservative Group Challenged | [
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"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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In A Time Of Grief And Recovery, A Sunday Sermon Foretold | [
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Trump May Never Concede And 4 Other 2020 Election Takeaways | [
"The tumultuous and chaotic Trump presidency is coming to an end — even if President Trump himself hasn't accepted it yet. Democrat Joe Biden is now the president-elect, according to calls from The Associated Press, which NPR relies on for race calls, as well as all the other broadcast networks. Biden is currently... | [
"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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Vote to Remove Troops From Kosovo | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor reports that a vote is expected in the U.S. Senate today to set a July 2001 deadline for removing American troops from Kosovo. Defense Secretary Cohen has recommended President Clinton veto the measure if it reaches his desk. Cohen fears it would set a president for other nations to pull out of ... | [
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Marketplace: Stay Warm and Avoid a High Heating Bill | [
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International Waters - 9-17-05 | [
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock's 'Last Man Standing' | [
"Any history of rock 'n' roll is sure to acknowledge the influence of piano master Jerry Lee Lewis, who popularized his own brand of rock, often getting so enthusiastic that he'd kick the piano bench out from under him and play standing up. Lewis was born in Louisiana in 1935 and mostly taught himself to play pia... | [
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Verdi's 'La Traviata:' The Original 'Pretty Woman' | [
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Credit Crunch Pushes Car Dealers Over The Edge | [
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In Syria, Building Up For An Extended Battle | [
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Senators Get Background Briefing On Sgt. Bergdahl's Release | [
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Filmmaker Hamilton 'Catches' Up With Ex-Panthers | [
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Apple's iPhone Gets Mixed Reviews | [
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Writer Peter Hessler | [
"Peter Hessler is the author of <em>River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze</em> (HarperCollins). Its about his two years in Fuling, China as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English and American literature at a local college. The book was serialized in <em>The New Yorker</em>."
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Violence Escalates In Afghanistan As The Taliban, ISIS Fight Over Turf | [
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Patrick in Top Five at Indy 500 | [
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Who To Watch In 2017 As Baseball Returns | [
"Baseball season officially starts this Sunday. David Greene talks with ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza about what to expect this season."
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Lawmakers Work To Finish Deal On Student Loan Rates | [
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Slate's Ad Report Card: The New Brawny Man | [
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Trevor Rowe Reports That The Cuban Exile Group, Brothers To The Rescue, | [
"plans to send a flotilla of boats and aircraft to the area near Cuba, where Cuban MiGs shot down two small planes last Saturday. They say they will drop flowers into the water as a memorial to the four pilots who presumably died in the incident."
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Head Start Shut Down By Government Shutdown | [
"About 19,000 children are affected by the government shutdown. Head Start programs across the country are being forced to shut down as they lose funding from the federal government. Audie Cornish talks to Dora Jones, the director of Cheaha Regional Head Start in Talladega, Ala. Her program is closed Tuesday beca... | [
"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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Jihadi Recruiters Tailor Their Message To Online Trends | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to a Haras Rafiq, a counter-extremism expert about how jihadi recruiters convince young men in Britain and the U.S. to go and fight for ISIS."
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"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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Barbershop: Can Super Committee Save Sour Economy? | [
"The Barbershop guys weigh in on the Super Committee picks, TBS' cancellation of George Lopez's show and the 25th anniversary of the film \"She's Gotta Have It.\" Guest host Allison Keyes speaks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and reporter Gauth... | [
"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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After The 'Fiscal Cliff,' Businesses Say Some Uncertainty Remains | [
"Businesses complained that the uncertainty surrounding the \"fiscal cliff\" froze their decisions about hiring and expanding, which hurt the economy. Washington has now managed half a deal, which settles tax issues, at least for the time being. But has that removed enough uncertainty to boost some business hiring ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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More News from Lake Wobegon | [
"A Prairie Home Companion was my first introduction to public radio. When I was little, we listened to Garrison Keillor and the prairie players every Thanksgiving as our hosts put the finishing touches on the turkey, and I helped set the kids' table. The highlight of the program was always Keillor's tales from Lake... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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Political Strategists Assess Former AG William Barr And The Jan. 6 Investigation | [
"Political strategists Jamal Simmons and Matt Mackowiak join Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd to discuss why former Attorney General William Barr might be speaking out now about election fraud, and how the U.S. House intends to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. This article was originally publ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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The Wait Wait Petting Zoo | [
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"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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Drive To 'Create Stuff' Brings Immigrant Success | [
"Entrepreneur Fernando Espuelas speaks with host Michel Martin about why he thinks more Latino business leaders need to step up to the plate. Espuelas was named by PODER Magazine as one of \"The Nation's 100 Most Influential Hispanics\" in 2012."
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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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A Moment For Those We've Lost | [
"We have some sad news to share this week. Joan Rapoport, wife of our long-time sports commentator, Ron Rapoport, died after a struggle with cancer. Joan was an artist, a wit and a wonderful companion. She celebrated her 65th birthday two years ago by climbing Mt. Whitney. And Stone and Holt Weeks, the sons of Li... | [
"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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Risky Medical Devices Untested In Patients Account For Many Recalls | [
"You'd think medical devices that get implanted in the body or are used to keep someone alive would have gone through studies in actual humans before being allowed on the market. But that's usually not the case. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine notes that many of the most critical medical devices ar... | [
"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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