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National Review: A Call For Energy Realism | [
"Duncan Currie is deputy managing editor of National Review Online. In the summer of 2008, at a time of widespread anger over historically high oil prices, Al Gore challenged his countrymen \"to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within ten... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Bill And Melinda Gates: Benefits Of Global Health Aid | [
"The U.S. spends $8 billion a year on global health — only a fraction of 1 percent of its total budget, but five times more than what the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation spends. \"So we often work together,\" Bill Gates tells NPR's Steve Inskeep. \"Only by having that large amount of resources, the government ex... | [
"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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China Battles SARS in Rural Areas | [
"Chinese health officials report 80 new cases of SARS, nearly half of which are in areas outside Beijing where hospitals are less prepared to deal with the disease. But inspectors from the World Health Organization say China is taking the right steps to stop the spread of SARS in rural areas. NPR's Richard Harris r... | [
"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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Drug Giant Pfizer To Merge With Allergan In Deal To Lower Corporate Taxes | [
"The U.S. drug giant Pfizer and its smaller rival Allergan have agreed to merge, creating the world's biggest pharmaceutical company by sales. The $160 billion deal is the largest example so far of a corporate inversion, in which a U.S. company merges with a foreign company and shifts its domicile overseas in order... | [
"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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Why The Herero Of Namibia Are Suing Germany For Reparations | [
"Mbakumua Hengari grew up in the 1970s on a farm in southern Africa, in what is today the nation of Namibia. The arid soil around his family's homestead was sandy and grassy, a poor fit for staple crops, so he and seven siblings subsisted on a modest herd of cattle, sheep and goats. Hengari blames systematic racism... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- On The Streets Of Baltimore, Trying To Understand The Anger. -- Record Number Of Amicus Briefs Filed In Same-Sex Marriage Cases. -- 'Bali 9' Pair Will Face Indonesia Firing Squad, After Last Appeals Denied. And here are more early headlines: Opening Statements Heard In ... | npr | {
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Vatican's Meeting Of Bishops Is Overshadowed By Abuse Allegations | [
"As clerical sex abuse scandals buffet the Catholic Church, a three-week assembly of bishops is under way in Rome on how to make the Church relevant for young people. But the assembly, known as a synod, will likely be dominated by what many analysts call Catholicism's worst crisis since the reformation. Roughly 250... | [
"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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What It's Like to Root for the Phillies | [
"In 125 years, the Philadelphia Phillies have one won world series –- and that was almost 27 years ago. Humor writer and Philadelphia Phillies fan Joe Queenan talks about what it's like to be a Phillies fan, and bear the burden of 10,000 losses."
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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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Foreign Policy Context and History | [
"Jacki Lyden talks with Walter Russell Mead, Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. (4:30) <br /> <A href=\"http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/transcripts/2002/sep/020920.mead.html\">Read the Transcript</a>"
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"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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This New Program Aims To Train The Growing Freelance Workforce | [
"New York City is testing a new model of workforce training for the future. In October, the city partnered with the Freelancers Union to open the Freelancers Hub in Brooklyn. It's a kind of communal co-working space that offers classes, tax and legal advice — all at no cost — to the city's growing population of fre... | [
"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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USC Win Tops Frantic Football Weekend | [
"A last-minute win over Notre Dame keeps the University of Southern California's long unbeaten streak alive. The wild ending was just one of several in a big week of college football. John Feinstein and Steve Inskeep discuss the developments."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Jobs Report Shows Disappointing Numbers | [
"The unemployment rate notched up again in June, and the number of new jobs created was far less than what was expected. Payrolls increased by just 18,000 — less than the prior month and way below the level of job creation earlier in the year."
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Ramadan Arrives In Rebel-Held Libya | [
"There are clashes going on in the eastern rebel city of Benghazi, yet on the streets of the city, people are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports from Libya on the eve of the fast."
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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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Deep Freeze In Texas Pushes Up Crude Oil, Gasoline Prices | [
"Crude oil prices have been rising for months. Now a deep freeze in Texas is wreaking even more havoc, pushing up oil prices and, as a result, gasoline prices."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Oregon Attorneys Argue State's Juvenile Sentencing Laws Are Unconstitutional | [
"On March 26, 2001, Barbara Thomas was killed by her teenage son and four of his friends near Redmond, Oregon. Police say she was struck in the head with a glass bottle, repeatedly and then shot. The teens became known as the \"Redmond Five.\" After killing Thomas the teens stole her Honda coupe and drove for Canad... | [
"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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Daddy's Record Collection | [
"The commentator pays homage to his father's record collection. Neal is an associate professor with the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke University and author of <EM>New Black Man: Rethinking Black Masculinity</EM>."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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How Do I Love Thee? Japanese Husbands Shout The Ways | [
"Standing in front of a giant heart made of pink tulips, businessman Yoshiharu Nishiguchi tells his wife — along with a bank of TV cameras and curious bystanders — that he is utterly devoted to her. \"Rieko, I love you!\" he screams, before yielding the spotlight to the next nervous husband. \"Miwa!\" the man belts... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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U.S. To Give Syrian Opposition $60 Million More In Non-Lethal Aid, Kerry Says | [
"The Obama administration will ask Congress for an additional $60 million in aid to help the Syrian opposition council provide basic goods and services in areas under rebel control, Secretary of State John Kerry announced Thursday in Rome. NPR's Michele Kelemen, who is among the correspondents traveling with Kerry ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Experts Challenge Homeland Security Strategy | [
"Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is getting tired of everyone beating up on his agency. If critics don't like what the department is doing, Chertoff offers a challenge: Come up with a better idea. \"Should we eliminate the watch lists? Would you then get on an airplane, or put your children on an air... | [
"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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Letters: Gender Identity | [
"Michele Norris reads listener e-mails regarding NPR's two-part series on transgender youth."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Internal Rifts Plague Iraqi Security Forces | [
"A top U.S. commander says ethnic and sectarian divisions threaten the stability of Iraq's security forces. Might they fracture into ethnic militias? Col. Gary Anderson and Debbie Elliott discuss the possibilities."
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"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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Does America Really Need The National Mall? | [
"Just a few weeks ago, the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall staged a music festival — featuring Drake and the Strokes — to benefit the remarkable public space in Washington, D.C., that includes some of America's most recognizable landmarks, including the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King... | [
"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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U.S. Citizen Takes over Russian Oil Company | [
"A Russian-born U.S. citizen is the new chief executive of Russian oil giant Yukos. Former CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was jailed last month on charges of fraud and tax evasion. Russian officials are trying to calm American fears about Khodorvkosky's arrest, which critics describe as politically motivated. NPR's Miche... | [
"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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Pelosi Names Three To Finalize Debt 'Super Committee' | [
"The 12 members of the Debt \"Super Committee\" are now official, as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi named her three appointees Thursday. She chose Reps. James Clyburn of South Carolina, Xavier Becerra of California, and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. As reported here yesterday, the other nine members have alread... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Flickers Of Progress' Prompt Plan For Clinton To Visit Myanmar. -- Robert Wagner Supports New Look Into Natalie Wood's Death. -- Tea Party And Occupy Members Find Common Ground In Memphis. -- Syracuse Assistant Coach Put On Leave After New Accusation. -- New Tests Suppor... | npr | {
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'The Shadow President' A Missed Opportunity To Better Understand Mike Pence | [
"The word \"nice\" is a persistent problem for journalists Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner in their new, hostile biography of Mike Pence, The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence. The truth about Pence, according to them, is that he is a sinister zealot, an opportunist, and a \"Christian supremacist\" b... | [
"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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Quinoa: A Sacred, Super Crop | [
"I've been making quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) since a friend practically force-fed it to me in college. \"You're a vegetarian,\" she said, ladling out a heaping spoonful. \"This stuff is a complete protein — you gotta eat it.\" This was early on in my meat-free career, and I was more accustomed to eating pasta,... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Movie Roundup: The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, And Mother! | [
"Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon discuss three recent releases then look back at their summer box office predictions."
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"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek talk about Chritopher Nolan's space adventure, Interstellar. This leads to a conversation about other hard sci-fi space movies like Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Alien. All that, plus What's Ma... | npr | {
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Two 'Persons Of Interest' Being Quizzed About Arizona Fire | [
"Good morning The story getting the most attention so far today, as we reported earlier, is The New York Times report that American officials say \"Pakistan's top military spy agency has arrested some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the Central Intelligence Agency in the months leading up to th... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Pacific Northwest Winemakers Worry Wildfire Smoke Could Ruin Harvest | [
"On a clear day, Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich can see Mount Adams from the vineyard where she works in Hood River, Ore. But lately, she's had difficulty seeing to the end of her property line. With the Eagle Creek Fire burning along the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River has been cloaked in heavy smoke for more than a w... | [
"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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Money Market Fund Blocks Big Withdrawals | [
"We've been answering questions all week from people who want to know whether they'll be able to get their money back out of the bank. Customers of the Reserve Primary fund are waking up to a (temporary) version of the bad-news outcome. They've been locked out of making major withdrawals for seven days. Read More >... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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U.S. Moves To Settle American Indian Suit For $3.4B | [
"The U.S. government on Tuesday moved to settle a long-running lawsuit over royalties owed to American Indians for use of tribal lands, proposing the creation of trust funds worth $3.4 billion and a $60 million higher education scholarship fund. The class action lawsuit Cobell v. Salazar alleged that the federal go... | [
"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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Offensive Launched Against Taliban Stronghold | [
"Thousands of NATO troops and Afghan soldiers began an offensive Saturday against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah. The operation is an attempt to establish Afghan government control over the area."
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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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From A New Cd, Violinist | [
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Wall Street Firms Cautious on Social Security | [
"President Bush's privatization plan for Social Security carries potential benefits and pitfalls for Wall Street. Private accounts could mean a windfall for investment firms and fund managers, but the financial industry remains largely silent on the issue. Mike Pesca reports."
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Seeking Independents at a 'Corporate' Sundance Festival | [
"The independent nature of the annual Sundance Film Festival has been eroded in recent years as more films shown there have already landed distribution deals. But despite criticism that it's become too \"corporate,\" Sundance still produces surprises. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> film criti... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Side Dishes To Bring Along To Your Next Potluck | [
"Listeners offer their suggestions for summer bring-along dishes and Chef Todd Richards of Atlanta explains why his recipe for collard greens is a simple and perfect dish to bring to a summer potluck."
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Excerpt: 'Ines of My Soul' | [
"Chapter One Europe 1500-1537 I am Ines Suarez, a townswoman of the loyal city of Santiago de Nueva Extremadura in the Kingdom of Chile, writing in the year of Our Lord 1580. I am not sure of the exact date of my birth, but according to my mother I was born following the famine and deadly plague that ravaged Spain ... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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ISIS Makes Millions From The Sale Of Oil In War-Torn Syria And Iraq | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Erika Solomon of the <em>Financial Times</em> about why it's been so challenging to disrupt the Islamic State's oil production in territory it controls in northern Syria and Iraq."
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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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For Aussie Santas, No More 'Ho, Ho, Ho' | [
"Some of the Web's most popular stories: Guess guy buys diamond; no \"ho ho ho\" in Australia; a robot that tunes guitars; kids who learn music make more money later; study say African-Americans no longer identify as single race."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Bastion of Silicon Valley's Rise, COMDEX Is Postponed | [
"We remember the late COMDEX -- once the largest computer show. Attendance has dropped in recent years, and the organizers of the Las Vegas event are not holding it this November. It began in 1979 under the name Computer Dealers Expo. Many innovations, as well as many misfires, where introduced there. We hear sampl... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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To Fight Off Hard Times, Former Boxers Enter A 'Ring' Of Support | [
"Boxers are some of the most vulnerable athletes in sports. In the ring, they endure jabs, hooks and sometimes knockouts. Then, many have to deal with the aftermath, both the physical and the financial. In New York City, a group of veteran fighters have formed a group to support each other through the hard times. T... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Bob Edwards Talks With Anne Matthews, | [
"author of >Bright College Years: Inside the American Campus Today,</EM> about changes in university life over the last generation. She says idealism is still strong, but there's much less activism. Another difference is the commercialization...food courts with Burger King's and Pizza Hut's have replaced cafeteri... | [
"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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Military Planners Prepare for Major Troop Rotation | [
"Within a few months, 130,000 American troops in Iraq -- and additional troops in Afghanistan -- will return to the United States to be replaced by nearly as many new troops. Planners at U.S. logistics headquarters in Iraq and Kuwait are preparing for what they call \"the surge.\" NPR's Eric Westervelt reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Mara Liasson Reports On The Public Disagreement Between | [
"the White House and the FBI over exactly what was said at a White House FBI briefing last June. At the time, an FBI agent warned two members of the National Security Council staff that China might attempt to influence U.S. elections by making illegal campaign contributions. At issue is whether the FBI agent th... | [
"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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Rich Kid, Poor Kid: For 30 Years, Baltimore Study Tracked Who Gets Ahead | [
"Education is historically considered to be the thing that levels the playing field, capable of lifting up the less advantaged and improving their chances for success. \"Play by the rules, work hard, apply yourself and do well in school, and that will open doors for you,\" is how Karl Alexander, a Johns Hopkins Uni... | [
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Israel Storms Prison, Sparking Riots and Kidnappings | [
"Israeli troops storm a prison in Jericho and take custody of six Palestinian militants, including those accused of murdering an Israeli cabinet minister five years ago. The action prompts riots in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, where foreign diplomatic missions are attacked and foreigners are kidnapped."
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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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Inaugural Protesters Say They're Being Shut Out | [
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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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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of December 13, 2012 | [
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New FCC Proposal May Ban Internet Fast-Lanes | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Wildlife Officials Seek To Bring Weasel-Like Fisher Back To Washington State | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Texas Courts Seem to Have U.S. Justices' Attention | [
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SpaceX Craft To Head To Space Station | [
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Rita Indiana Returns To Music After Decade-Long Hiatus | [
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'Party Like A President' Recalls Mixology, Mischief Inside Oval Office | [
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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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Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN | [
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McVeigh Trial: Fbi Crime Lab Credibility | [
"--- NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports on Judge Richard Matsch's (MAYch's) refusal to allow defense attorneys to attack the credibility of the F-B-I crime lab, which collected evidence after the Oklahoma City bombing. Lawyers for defendant Timothy McVeigh tried repeatedly yesterday to undermine the validity of the forensi... | [
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California Community Promotes Biking to Work | [
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France Recognizes Lightsaber Dueling, 'Time' Magazine Reports | [
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President Bush Congratulates Elections Winners | [
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Wearing The Crisis On Your Sleeve | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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College Football Season Kicks Off As Scandals Mount | [
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The Monsters out There | [
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Greece Cracks Down On Violent Golden Dawn Party | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Canadian Pipeline Protest Forces Closure Of Major Rail Link | [
"An indigenous-led anti-pipeline protest has shut down a vital cross-continent rail line in Canada, disrupting freight and passenger service and costing millions of dollars in lost revenue, officials say. The Mohawks of Tyendinaga are protesting the 416-mile, $4.68 billion (6.2 billion Canadian dollars) Coastal Gas... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Combating Domestic Violence: One Size Doesn't Fit All | [
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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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President Obama Delivers A Rare Oval Office Address | [
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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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Why So Many Ph.D.s Are On Food Stamps | [
"With the economic troubles of the past few years, it's no surprise that the number of people using food stamps is soaring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that an average of 44 million people were on food assistance last year; that's up from 17 million in 2000. What might be surprising, though, is one s... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Phonograph: Electronics and Twang | [
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An Astronaut's Perspective | [
"Host Steve Inskeep is joined by Jim Pawelczik, who flew on the space shuttle Columbia in 1998 and knew several of the astronauts lost on Saturday."
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White House Says It May Ban Travel To China If Coronavirus Outbreak Gets Worse | [
"Host Peter O’Dowd talks to Here & Now‘s transportation analyst Seth Kaplan about the White House’s recent warning to airlines that it may shut down air travel to China. Meanwhile, Boeing posted its first annual loss since 1997 over fallout from the 737 Max. This article was originally published o... | [
"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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Top Stories: Louisiana Flood Recovery; Zika Cases In Florida | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Parkland Student David Hogg On The Gun Control Movement Driven By Teens | [
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How A Superbug Traveled The World | [
"Just as the name implies, Clostridium difficile is a difficult pathogen to beat. It causes a nasty infection in your gut, and it's often resistant to many antibiotics. But C. difficile got even more troublesome about 10 years ago when a particularly virulent form of the bug cropped up in hospitals across the U.S a... | [
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From High School Hallway to Prince's Mansion | [
"Ruperto Vanderpool is a comedian and actor born and raised in the Bronx by Dominican parents. He talked to <em>Latino USA</em> about living the standup life."
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Real Madrid Secures 2 Super-Pricey Superstars | [
"One of the world's great soccer clubs, Real Madrid, made two huge acquisitions this week, thus making the team ridiculously good — and ridiculously cash-poor. Guy Raz speaks with Steven Goff, who writes about soccer for <em>The Washington Post</em>."
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Southeast Asia Free Of Polio As India Declares Health Victory | [
"A watershed moment occurred in global health Thursday: The World Health Organization said that its Southeast Asian region is now officially polio-free. The milestone means that 80 percent of the world's population now lives without fear of the paralyzing disease. The certification came on the heels of India's succ... | [
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Roundtable: Dangerous U.S. Cities, Detainee Torture | [
"Topics: Camden, N.J., tops the list of the 10 most dangerous cities in America, and the U.S. military is accused of torturing terrorism detainees. Guests: Mary Frances Berry, a history professor at the University of Pennsylvania; Bob Meadows, a writer with <EM>People</EM> magazine; and Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, co-di... | [
"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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Biden's Path: Time Is Not Exactly On His Side | [
"The decision clock is ticking for Vice President Biden to decide about a presidential run — and history hasn't been kind to past candidates who waited until the last minute. Recent campaigns are littered with would-be front-runners who tried to wait it out and seize late momentum. Instead, they ended up as has-bee... | [
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Rumsfeld: U.S. to Stay the Course in Iraq | [
"Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld calls Sunday's deaths of 16 servicemen in the downing of a U.S. helicopter \"tragic,\" but says \"in a long hard war, we are going to have tragic days as this.\" U.S. military officials believe the transport helicopter was likely downed by a shoulder-fired missile. NPR's Eric West... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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View From Washington | [
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Eugene Mirman: Burger On A Sesame Seed Pun | [
"For his most recent comedy album, I'm Sorry (You're Welcome), Eugene Mirman recorded \"over 45 minutes of crying.\" What he didn't realize was that he'd have to listen to it several times over to make sure there were no audio flaws. \"In a sense,\" he told host Ophira Eisenberg, \"I mostly pranked myself.\" Mirman... | [
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Will Washington State's New 'Public Option' Plan Reduce Health Care Costs? | [
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Weird Facts About Genetically Engineered Salmon | [
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Mummified Egyptian Was Just As Sedentary And Carb-Hungry As Modern Men | [
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"Good Friday morning, here's our early story: Will Pistorius Get Bail? And here are more early headlines: Winter Storm Pounding Many States, Threatening 20 Million People. (USA Today) Hardliner Nominated As Tunisia's Next Prime Minister. (Al Jazeera) Egyptian President Calls For Phased Parliamentary Elections, Sta... | npr | {
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The Motley Fool Take | [
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No Go For Idaho: State Will Have To Rethink Its 'Freedom' Health Policies | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kurdish Fighters Begin Using Turkish Crossing To Reach Kobani. -- Zambian President Dies While Being Treated Abroad. -- Royals Force Game 7, Rest Bullpen In Dominant 10-0 Win. And here are more early headlines: Nurse Plans To Sue Over Maine Ebola Quarantine Rules. (USA ... | npr | {
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John Legend, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake And More To Perform | [
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Expert Panel Recommends Wider Use Of Daily Pill To Prevent HIV Infections | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Protests Escalate In France As Labor Groups Face Off With Government. -- Mysterious Cave Rings Show Neanderthals Liked To Build. And here are more early stories: Huge Kansas Tornado Causes Damage, On Ground More Than An Hour. (WIBW) South Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Bannin... | npr | {
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Fed Leaves Low Rates Intact | [
"Economic policymakers at the Federal Reserve decide to leave short-term rates at their lowest point in 45 years. The Dow Industrials index crosses the 10,000 mark for the first time in 18 months early Tuesday, before falling back in afternoon trading. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Jim Zarroli."
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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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Four Accused Of 'Brazen' Federal Contracting Corruption Scheme | [
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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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British Parliament Grills Blair on Iraqi Arms Data | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- European Leaders: Trust Is At Stake Over Alleged U.S. Spying. -- Norway Says It Can't Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons. And here are more early headlines: Sebelius Criticizes Her Detractors, Says Health Care Website Will Improve. (AP) France Orders Large Anti-Terrorism ... | npr | {
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Anti-Muslim Video Still Stirring Controversy In The Courtroom | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Sara Watkins: Summertime Blues | [
"Sara Watkins has had a lot to do with the resurgence of bluegrass-inspired popular music. As a member of the Grammy-winning progressive-acoustic trio Nickel Creek, Watkins, a fiddler, along with Chris Thile and her brother Sean, helped introduce finger-picked jams to fans who had never given mandolins a second tho... | [
"Stories: 1) Trent Reznor: The Fresh Air Interview 2) The Left Banke: Teenage Pioneers Of Jangle-Pop"
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Cambridge University Unearths Medieval Hospital Cemetery | [
"Cambridge University has unearthed one of Britain's largest medieval hospital cemeteries, containing more than 1,000 human remains. NPR's Audie Cornish and Melissa Block talked to the leader of the dig, Craig Cessford, about the new findings."
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Photos: Rep. Giffords' Husband By Her Side, Holding Her Hand | [
"These pictures tell the story quite well by themselves. They're from the Tucson hospital room where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is being treated for the severe head injuries she received during Saturday's shooting rampage, which left 6 people dead and at least 14 people (including Giffords) wounded (13 from gun... | [
"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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No Room For Erasers, As Technology Deletes Pen Businesses | [
"We tweet. We text. We email. But how often do we really write anymore? Not much, if you look at the business of selling pens — or \"fine writing instruments,\" as shop owners call them. With their writing tools becoming obsolete, pen stores have folded, including a century-old shop in New York. But despite the tec... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Pentagon Plans To Spend Billions Upgrading Nuclear Program | [
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"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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NCAA Signs TV Deal Worth $10.8 Billion | [
"The NCAA has signed a new 14-year TV deal for the men's basketball tournament worth $10.8 billion dollars. CBS and Turner broadcasting will split the rights to broadcast tournament games. Plus, the playoff field has been recommended to expand to 68 teams from 65."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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English Debate What To Do With Richard III's Remains | [
"More than 500 years after the Wars of the Roses, the English are again fighting over Richard the Third. Archaeologists from the University of Leicester last year unearthed his remains under a parking lot in the city. Leicester Cathedral has earmarked more than a million pounds to give him a proper burial. But not ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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At Least 1,700 Protesters In Russia Arrested After Nationwide Anti-Putin Rallies | [
"More than 1,700 protesters were arrested in Russia on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Alexei Navalny supporters marched in demonstrations across the country. OVD-info, the Russian human rights monitoring project, has been tracking the apprehensions, which started before the protests demanding that the Kremlin r... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- CIA Director: Battlefield Advances Have Not Degraded ISIS' Terrorism Potential. -- Russia Launches World's Biggest, Most Powerful Icebreaker. And here are more early stories: Trump Again Calls For Surveillance Of Mosques. (CNN) Report: World Doping Agency Overlooked All... | npr | {
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Baby Beluga, Swim So Wild And Sing For Me | [
"Whales are among the great communicators of the animal world. They produce all sorts of sounds: squeaks, whistles and even epic arias worthy of an opera house. And one whale in particular has apparently done something that's never been documented before: He imitated human speech. The beluga, or white whale, is sma... | [
"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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