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Ohio Capital Says Farewell to Fallen Marines | [
"Six Marine reservists based in Columbus, Ohio, are among the dead as U.S. forces mount an offensive against insurgents in Iraq. The funeral of Cpl. Dustin A. Derga, 24, underlines the impact on the Ohio capital. Tom Borgerding of member station WOSU reports."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19 | [
"When it's time to be vaccinated, the apes at the San Diego Zoo and its associated safari park sit still and allow veterinarians to inject their arms through a barrier. \"It's pretty amazing,\" said San Diego Zoo Safari Park director Lisa Peterson. \"Our great apes are trained to participate in their own care.\" O... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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50th Anniversary of Cuban Uprising | [
"Fifty years ago this weekend, Cuban revolutionaries attempted -- and failed -- to incite a popular uprising against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista -- an event that marked the start of the Cuban revolution. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Santiago, Cuba, on the island nation's festivities."
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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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A Controversial Drop Puts Woods Behind On Final Day Of Masters | [
"It's the final round of the Masters on Sunday, and American Brandt Snedeker and Argentine Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7 under par. Pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods is 4 shots behind, which isn't bad considering what he went through on Saturday."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru | [
"<em>Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias from Peru</em> is the first album of Chicha music released outside of Peru. The unique music style grew out of the booming cities of the Peruvian Amazon in 1970 and incorporates surf guitars, synthesizers and distinctive melodies."
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"Stories: 1) Political History Gets Animated in 'Chicago 10' 2) From Vampire Weekend, World Music with a Bite"
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'Becoming Justice Blackmun' by Greenhouse | [
"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse has covered the Supreme Court for <EM>The New York Times</EM> since 1978. She won the Pulitzer in 1998 for her coverage of the court. Her new book is <EM>Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Investigators Probe Crash Of Russian Airliner In Egypt's Sinai Peninsula | [
"As speculation continues about what caused a Russian airliner to crash over the weekend, airline investigators and industry analysts say such investigations are meticulous and painstakingly slow."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Houston, Voters Reject A Closely Watched Equal Rights Ordinance. -- Ohio Voters Reject Legalized Marijuana. And here are more early headlines: Greece Relocates Handful Of Migrants To Luxembourg. (Reuters) Bali Airport Closed After Nearby Volcanic Eruption Spews Ash. ... | npr | {
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Molecular Breakthroughs | [
"In this hour of Science Friday, the latest news on how killer white blood cells can be convinced to track down and eliminate tumors. And some startling news about an expanded role for hemoglobin: it does more than ferry oxygen to and fro. A look at a couple of molecules that help keep us happy and healthy. Guest... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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England Police Hunting for Serial Killer in Ipswich | [
"Police in England are hunting for a serial killer who has murdered at least five prostitutes in and around the town of Ipswich. British officials say this is the first time they've faced such a case since the Yorkshire Ripper in the late 1970s."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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For NPR Student Podcast Challenge, Many Students Tackle Climate Change | [
"This year, NPR challenged students across the country to make podcasts about anything. Hundreds of students took on one topic: climate change."
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"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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When 'Madagascar' Meets Children's Claritin | [
"Merck is catching flak for marketing Children's Claritin with cute cartoon characters from the latest installment in the Madagascar movie series. An advocacy group has complained to the Federal Trade Commission that the drugmaker is flouting restrictions originally developed for children's vitamins that should als... | [
"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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Conyers, Georgia School Shooting | [
"NPR's Adam Hochberg reports from Conyers, Georgia, where the investigation continues into yesterday's shooting at Heritage High School. Students and parents are attending counseling sessions. And school officials recall their actions in apprehending the suspect."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Flag Controversy Puts S.C. Lawmakers At Odds With Many Constituents | [
"The murder of state Senator Clementa Pinckney and eight others by an avowed white supremacist has led to a new push to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Grand Old Party Pooper | [
"There's another elephant in the room. Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is planning to stage a rally in Minneapolis on September 2, the same day the GOP convention will take place in nearby St. Paul. It's the BPP's Most. Who's getting the big speaker's fees? / Used-car dealer's luck runs out at church fes... | [
"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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'We're Taking A Stand': Google Workers Protest Plans For Censored Search In China | [
"Updated at 10:30 a.m. ET Several Google employees have gone public with their opposition to the tech giant's plans for building a search engine tailored to China's censorship demands. The project, code-named Dragonfly, would block certain websites and search terms determined by the Chinese government — a move tha... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 58 Die In Attack On Syrian Town Where Toxic Gas And Shelling Were Reported. -- St. Petersburg Bombing Suspect Identified; Death Toll Is At 14. -- Bertha Finally Breaking Through. -- Harrison Ford May Keep Flying, FAA Investigation Concludes. And here are more early head... | npr | {
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Film Critic John Powers | [
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"Comedy from Bryan Coffee's stage show The Weekly Armenian."
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'Normal' Remains Elusive | [
"Today's blog is written by a dear friend who walks in Cancer World. Her world shifted on March 30, 2006. Breast cancer. As she puts it, \"I hit the trifecta. Chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.\" Her strength has returned, her surgical scars have healed, and it's a pretty \"normal\" life for NBC News corresponde... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Fauci Says U.S. Coronavirus Deaths May Be 'More Like 60,000'; Antibody Tests On Way | [
"The U.S. is enduring a \"very bad week\" during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci says. But he also says that the American public's embrace of physical separation and other restrictions is sharply reducing projections of the death toll from the respiratory virus. The final toll currently \"looks more like 6... | [
"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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NASA Weighs In On Most Absurd Sci-Fi Film Ever | [
"Hoping to nudge movie producers toward more realistic science-fiction movies, NASA scientists came up with lists of the best and worst such films. Winner for the most absurd was the apocalyptic flick<em> 2012</em>."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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In July Jobs Numbers, Fodder For Cautious Optimism | [
"According to new numbers, the U.S. economy continued to add jobs at a steady pace in July. Employers added 209,000 jobs to their payrolls."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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When Computers Collude | [
"NOTE: This is an excerpt of Planet Money's newsletter. You can sign up here. If you shop online, there's a good chance the price you pay for stuff is determined by a computer algorithm. As of 2015, over one third of the 1,600 best-selling items sold on Amazon came from sellers who used algorithms to set their pri... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Is This Music Web Site For Real? | [
"Remember how amazing it was, way back in 1999, to type the name of a song or artist into Napster and have instant access to a song? Remember how un-amazing it was to wait for it to download over a poky dial-up connection? It makes sense that music was the first chunk of traditional media to really tumble down in t... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Washington Ballet's Labor Problems Jar Dance World | [
"Ballet companies around the country are watching a strike at the Washington Ballet with anxiety. The dancers' union feels an overly demanding work schedule is causing injuries, and union reps are pushing to organize companies around the country."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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ISIS Families Hope For Return Of 'Caliphate' | [
"In an overcrowded and desperate detention camp in Syria, thousands of wives and children of ISIS fighters are languishing and wishing for the Islamic State to regain power."
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This House Is A Work Of Art, So The Owner Is Donating It To A Museum | [
"One of the most dramatic homes in Los Angeles has just been donated to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Designed in 1961 by John Lautner — an influential Southern California architect — the glass and concrete house clings to the side of a canyon. Its present owner, James Goldstein, has been revising and perfe... | [
"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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Super Bowl, Olympics And Prince's Fight Song | [
"There's a competition this weekend to decide who'll represent the U.S. in one of the Winter Olympics' most popular events. Sunday, two games will decide which teams move on to the Super Bowl. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NFL playoffs and about a new Minnesota ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Beautiful Picture of Health, Airport Probes, Ladies Night and Day"
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Emancipation Proclamation Goes on Tour | [
"NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates reports on a nationwide tour of the Emancipation Proclamation, and how educators are using this event to help bring history to life."
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"Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati"
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Who's Bill This Time? | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: A Touching Candidac, What Is Winning? and Captain Catheter."
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news ... Moving on Up, Prez Charming, and Who's Big Gulping now?"
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Sen. Hirono Wants To Hear What Kavanaugh Has To Say Under Oath | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii who sits on the judiciary committee, about confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Detrow weighs in on the discussion."
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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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Senate Republicans Blocked A Key Vote On The Infrastructure Bill | [
"The Senate held a test vote Wednesday on a bipartisan infrastructure package that is central to President Biden's agenda. Biden traveled to Ohio to promote his economic and infrastructure plans."
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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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The Fading Phone Book: We Ask For Your Warm, Crinkly Memories | [
"The White Pages, where many of us have found residential phone numbers over the years, are slowly being phased out in a number of states. NPR reported on this in early October, and now New York is part of the movement, too. There will still be Yellow Pages, for the time being -- it's just the residential listings ... | [
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A Little 'Light' Music: Scorsese on the Stones | [
"\"We cannot burn Mick Jagger.\" That's director Martin Scorsese, who marshaled 18 cameras, a troop of Oscar-winning cinematographers and countless scorching-hot stage lights to capture the elusive energy of a Rolling Stones concert, from the glow of Keith Richard's cigarette to Jagger's manic dance moves. In his... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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2 New Albums Confirm Thelonious Monk's Genius As A Composer | [
"Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new interpretations of Monk's complete works: <em>Monk's Dreams</em>, by pianist Frank Kimbrough, and <em>Work</em>, by guitarist Miles Okazaki."
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"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Annan Urges Talks on Kosovo Independence | [
"U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan recommends international talks on the future of Kosovo. The talks will decide if Kosovo should be given complete independence or remain a part of Serbia. A U.N. report says Kosovo's provisional government has failed to foster ethnic tolerance and a strong justice system."
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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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Frist Assumes Senate Majority Leadership | [
"Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN) is voted the new leader of the Republican majority once the 108th Congress convenes in two weeks. The heart surgeon was chosen in a highly unusual conference call of most of the 51 Republican senators. NPR's David Welna reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Iowa Farm To Kill 5 Million Chickens In Effort To Contain Avian Flu | [
"A farm in Iowa is going to destroy more than five million of its chickens in an attempt to curb the spread of the highly infectious avian flu. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the H5N2 avian influenza outbreak Monday, adding that the agency says that there is little chance that humans could become infe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Tensions Rise, North Korea Puts Frontline Troops On 'Semi-War State'. -- Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity. And here are more early headlines: After Yesterday's Big Drop, The Dow Is Down 5% For The Year. (Time) Navajo Leaders Say Relie... | npr | {
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Irate Over Military Exercises, North Korea Threatens To Resume Nuclear, Missile Tests | [
"North Korea warned Tuesday that negotiations with the United States could falter and that its nuclear and missile tests might resume if the U.S. and South Korea move forward with planned military exercises. An unnamed North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the U.S. of \"unilaterally reneging on its com... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Slave To Sensation | [
"Animal Instincts She was tall but there was nothing willowy about her. The woman's body had more dangerous curves than should be legal on one of her race. In spite of the black pantsuit and stiff white shirt she wore like corporate armor, he could tell her breasts would overflow his hands. When she bent to examine... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Once More, Tensions And Promise In Mideast Conflict | [
"The Israeli-Palestinian conflict qualifies as the oldest established standoff between peoples in modern history. Since 1991, when the United States and the Soviet Union summoned the two sides to a peace conference in Madrid, the efforts have been intense, sometimes appearing breathtakingly close to success."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Later This Hour We'll Hear | [
"Later this hour we'll hear a review of a new recording of piano works by Claude Debussy by Jean-Yves Thibaudet (zhah(n)-eev tee-boh-DAY). Here's a little foreshadowing: from that CD, Thibaudet performs \"Masques.\" (London 452 022-2)"
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"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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FBI Probes 14 Firms in Subprime Debacle | [
"The FBI says it is investigating 14 corporations as part of a crackdown on improper subprime lending. Without naming names, the agency says the inquiry involves companies across the financial industry."
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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In Satirical 'Severance,' A Stricken Country Works Itself To Death | [
"Ling Ma was in the last months of a tedious office job when she began writing her first novel. The company was downsizing, and as her coworkers got laid off, the office became \"silent and desolate,\" Ma recalls. Eventually Ma lost her job, too. The first few weeks were liberating — she called her unemployment che... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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David Brooks: Can You Become A Better Person By Confronting Your Worst Self? | [
"Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode A Better You. About David Brooks's TED Talk New York Times Columnist David Brooks says success alone isn't enough to build character, or even achieve happiness. He says those come from struggling for something bigger than yourself. About David Brooks David Brooks is a New York ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Southern Baptist Seminary Confronts History Of Slaveholding And 'Deep Racism' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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BP Prepares For Next Attempt At Stopping Oil Leak | [
"BP could start Wednesday on its latest attempt to stem the flow of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. The plan is to cut the leaking pipe and try to cap it, then send the captured oil to the surface. But even if it works, not all of the oil would be collected, and officials say the spill may not be capped until ... | [
"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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Swiss Bank UBS To Name U.S. Tax Evaders | [
"U.S. officials are trying to break down the wall of secrecy that has long surrounded the Swiss banking industry. On Thursday, the Justice Department filed suit in an effort to force the Swiss giant UBS to turn over the names of Americans who are using the bank to evade taxes. The bank agreed Wednesday to reveal ... | [
"Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si... | npr | {
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Timeline: Afghanistan And The U.S. Since Sept. 11 | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Bin Too Long Going? | [
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Pianist Paul Badura-Skoda | [
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Riding Out The Storm In St. Bernard Parish | [
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California State University Faces First Faculty Strike | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Iraqi Cabinet Officers Approved, But Gaps Remain | [
"Iraq's national assembly gives approval to a partial list of Cabinet heads submitted by Prime Minister-elect Ibrahim al-Jaafari. Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds are included, with the majority of positions going to Shiites. But several key leadership posts remain vacant, including the defense and oil ministries."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Hindu Temple In India Housed Valuable Treasures | [
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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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'He Needs To Listen To Us.' Protesters Call On Trump To Respect Native Sovereignty | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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The Challenge Of Integrating Muslims Into Europe | [
"Host Michel Martin continues her conversation about Europe's multiculturalism amid the deadly attacks in Norway, which Anders Behring Breivik has acknowledged committing. Martin hears from Paris-born journalist Nabila Ramdani and Eleanor Beardsley, an NPR Correspondent based in Paris."
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'A Distinctive Voice': Tracey Thorn Goes On 'Record' | [
"The Everything but the Girl singer uses music to explore feminist themes. She sings about the different stages of women's lives on her recent solo album, <em>Record</em>. <em>Originally broadcast May 3, 2018.</em>"
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'True Prep' Sure Sign Prep Is Dead | [
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James Geary Captures 'The World in a Phrase' | [
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Kate DiCamillo, Chronicler Of The Hard Truths Of Youth | [
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Amid Cancer Treatment, McCain Releases Battle Cry For A Functional 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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Viking's Choice: Pygmy Lush, 'On A Plain (Nirvana Cover)' | [
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"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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Poll: 6 In 10 Black Americans Say Police Unfairly Stopped Them Or A Relative | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Analysis: Obama Picks Sotomayor For High Court | [
"President Obama tapped federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court on Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor, 54, will succeed retiring Justice David Souter and will be the first Hispanic and the third woman on the Supreme Court. In this segment: • Judge Guido Calabresi, U.S. Court of... | [
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Jonah Goldberg On Kavanaugh And Conservatives | [
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How The President Decides To Make Drone Strikes | [
"For a new book, <em>Kill or Capture</em>, investigative reporter Dan Klaidman examined how President Obama came to embrace the drone program, and the closed-door process that determines under what circumstances drones are deployed. He talks about the administration's growing reliance on covert attacks."
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Hour Two: Severe Weather Hits the Midwest | [
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Roundtable: Iraq Funding, Television Violence, Hip Hop Ban | [
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Double Take 'Toons: NFL Lockout Looming Large? | [
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Al Sharpton: Rat Or Cat? | [
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Fearing Taliban Retribution, Afghans Who Worked For U.S. Seek Visas | [
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Coming To A Political Campaign Near You: Outside Money, And Lots Of It | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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American Muslims In Syria | [
"NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Damascus on a group of African-American Muslims sent to Syria to study Arabic and Islam for two years. The hope is, when they return, they will be able to teach others what they've learned and build community life within mainstream Islam in the United States."
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Linkfest: Man Auctions Life, Ends Up Disappointed | [
"An Australian man put his life up for auction on eBay, but his worldy possessions didn't bring in as much cash as he had hoped. It's the BPP's Most. Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug / Wal-Mart Plans New Logo to Update Image / Military joins Pride parade / Decoding body language"
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President Trump Adds New Lawyer To His Legal Team | [
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Blackwater's Role In CIA Raids: Is It Still Happening? | [
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UNHCR Head Visits U.S. In Plea To Speed Up Syrian Refugee Resettlement | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Week Of January 3, 2013 | [
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Met's Volpe a Man of True Operatic Range | [
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White House Proposes Merging Education And Labor Departments | [
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In Africa, Oil Hunt Raises Concerns About Gorillas | [
"The Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected a bid by the UK's Soco International to search for oil in the Virunga National Park. The famous park is home to rare mountain gorillas. Host Scott Simon talks with Matt Lewis, senior program officer for the World Wildlife Fund, who specializes in African species conser... | [
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Commentary: Funding Space Travel | [
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Energy Secretary: Iran Deal Blocks All Paths Toward Nuclear Bomb | [
"Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, who played a central role in negotiating a framework deal with Iran over its nuclear program, defended the preliminary agreement on Friday during an interview with All Things Considered's Melissa Block. \"This is a good deal because it satisfies our need to block all four pathway... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Later This Hour Pt's Regular | [
"Later this hour PT's regular commentator Miles Hoffman will be Coming to Terms with bells and their place in music, and here are two examples of their impact on music. From the London Brass, an arrangement of the 16th-century French carol \"Ding Dong, Merrily on High;\" and \"Away in a Manger\" by W.J. Kirkpatrick... | [
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Democrats Struggle to Define 'Electability' | [
"NPR's Mike Pesca reports on the issue of electability -- what it means, which candidate seems to have the best chance of defeating President Bush, and how Wisconsin fits into the big picture."
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Blackmun Files Reveal Marriage of Nine | [
"The newly released files of the late Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun reveal bickering and joviality among the court's nine members. In one note, Justice Antonin Scalia urges a sleepy Blackmun: \"Harry, stay awake!\" Blackmun also discloses that the justices had a betting pool on the 1992 presidential election... | [
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Sneak Previews: Telekinesis, R.E.M., Iron And Wine, More | [
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Carl Paladino's Journalist-Ban, First-Amendment Problem | [
"Carl Paladino, the Republican nominee in the New York governor's race, seems to misunderstand how the news media work. And maybe the First Amendment, too. In an interview with Fox Business News' Judge Napolitano on the program \"Freedom Watch\" that's scheduled to be shown Saturday, Paladino appears to believe tha... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Octavia Spencer: You Can't 'Help' But Feel This Film | [
"The movie adaptation of the best-selling book The Help roared into theaters this week, racking up more than $5 million in box-office receipts on its opening day. It closely follows Kathryn Stockett's novel about life among well-to-do white women in 1960s Jackson, Miss. The book told that story in large part fr... | [
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Hu Promises Human Focus, Cooperation With U.S. | [
"Chinese President Hu Jintao pledges that China's continued development will be \"people oriented\" as he wraps up his tour of the United States with a speech at Yale University. Hu and said China would continue to cooperate with the United States. At the event, hundreds of protesters shouted anti-communist slogans... | [
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Celebrating The World War I Generation | [
"In Kansas City, residents turned out to honor veterans of World War I. The last survivor of that war, Frank Buckles, died recently. The city wants its memorial to be declared the nation's official monument to the countries WWI veterans. Frank Morris of member station KCUR reports."
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What We Know So Far About The Trump Organization Criminal Investigation | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Religious Conservatives Lose Ally in Ashcroft | [
"Attorney General John Ashcroft has been the most visible Evangelical in the President's cabinet and for the most part, conservatives say he has ardently followed a conservative social agenda. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty."
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At Age 80, Trailblazer Keeps Fighting For Justice | [
"The award-winning documentary Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice is airing on public television until October 15th in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Director Abby Ginzberg chronicles the remarkable life of Cruz Reynoso, a trailblazer in the legal system and a champion of agricultural workers. He was Cali... | [
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The Russia Investigations: Rosenstein Reprieved — For Now | [
"This week in the Russia investigations: Rosenstein's reprieve, Rob Goldstone has a few more things to add and another paper avalanche on the way from the House intelligence committee. Horseman, pass by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein kept his job this week, which was a better outcome for him than he thought... | [
"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 Nation: Not Black By Default | [
"Last week, Melissa Harris-Lacewell wrote an insightful column, \"Black by Choice,\" about President Obama's having checked the box marked \"Black, African American or Negro\" on his Census form. As she notes, despite the way his complex heritage both disrupts \"standard definitions of blackness\" and creates \"a d... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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'So Long, Broke People Of Earth!': Comedian Imagines Space Travel With The Bezos Bros | [
"Vinny Thomas, comedian and <em>Wait Wait Don't Tell Me</em> guest writer, imagines traveling in space with the Bezos brothers."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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A Primer On The Somali Terrorist Group Al-Shabab | [
"What is al-Shabab? Melissa Block speaks with J. Peter Pham, director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and co-author of the book <em>Somalia: Fixing Africa's Most Failed State</em>, about the Somali Islamic extremist group that has claimed responsibility for the attack on a shopping mall in Kenya."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Senate Votes To Move Ahead On Extending Unemployment Benefits | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Report: NSA Put Surveillance Software On 100,000 Computers. -- Extending Jobless Benefits Likely Delayed Again. -- Supreme Court Considers Legality Of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones. And here are more early headlines: Safe Drinking Water Back For More West Virginia Reside... | npr | {
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Man Charged in 1964 Mississippi Murders | [
"James Ford Seale is arraigned Thursday in Mississippi on multiple charges connected with a 1964 double murder. Seale is accused of abducting two young black men, who were later found dead in the Mississippi River."
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Aspirin Reduces Deaths In Colon Cancer Patients: Research | [
"Aspirin is called for a wonder drug and for good reason; its beneficial uses are many, from reducing the risks of stroke and heart disease to lowering the levels of the protein associated with prostate cancer. And the benefits keep coming. New research indicates that aspirin reduces the risks of death in colon-can... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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