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Tom Scholz: Sound Machine | [
"Tom Scholz is one of those musicians whose role in rock history is easy to underestimate, but the accomplishments stack up. Scholz is the lead songwriter behind Boston, whose debut album stands at No. 12 on the RIAA's list of the best-selling albums of all time. Since it was released in 1976, Boston has gone 17 ti... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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JAY-Z Bares His Soul On '4:44' | [
"JAY-Z opens his latest album, 4:44, by slaying his own ego. For an MC who's spent his entire career constructing such a formidable facade, it's a tall task. But \"Kill Jay Z\" sets the stage for what becomes his most personal, vulnerable album yet — and arguably one of his best. Why the title 4:44? Because he woke... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Tracy Morgan: '30 Rock' Let Him Be Himself | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on Oct. 22, 2009. You'd be forgiven for confusing Tracy Morgan with his character on 30 Rock — which has its series finale on January 31 — Tracy Jordan. Jordan stars in a sketch comedy show on NBC; Morgan starred on Saturday Night Live for seven seasons. In 30 Rock's pilot, ... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Yemen On 'The Brink Of Famine' After Saudi Blockade | [
"For an update on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, NPR's Noel King speaks with the International Rescue Committee's Paolo Cernuschi. He's on the ground in Sanaa."
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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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National Story Project | [
"Writer Paul Auster returns in this monthly feature. He reads a story sent in by listener Donna Bronner of Santa Teresa, New Mexico. It's called <EM>Sewing Lessons</EM>. (6:00) To read this story, or pieces from past editions of the National Story Project, visit the <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/programs/watc/featur... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Former Clinton Official on Political Damage Control | [
"The Republican Party is in damage-control mode over the Mark Foley scandal. Lanny Davis, White House special counsel to President Clinton, talks with Steve Inskeep about what the Republicans can do to help themselves."
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"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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Will Syria Become An Islamist State? | [
"The author, a Syrian citizen living in Damascus, is not being identified by NPR for security reasons. Many Syrians interviewed for this piece asked that their full names not be used, for their safety. In most every Arab country where there's been an uprising in the past couple of years, Islamists have gained infl... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Anthrax Was Accidentally Sent To 11 States, 2 Countries, Pentagon Now Says | [
"The Pentagon says 24 laboratories in 11 states and two foreign countries received samples of live anthrax that were accidentally shipped by the Defense Department. The numbers that were revealed today are more than the Pentagon's Thursday estimate that nine U.S. states and a U.S. Air Force base in South Korea rece... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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VIDEO: 'Dead' Deer Makes Unexpected Getaway | [
"Officer David Miller found something he wasn't expecting when he stopped to check out a suspicious car parked behind a Kalamazoo, Mich., motel early in the morning on Tuesday. The man sitting in the car told Miller that he'd just hit a deer, put it in his trunk and planned to take it home to feed it to his family.... | [
"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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Leonardo Da Vinci Portrait Of Christ Sells For Record-Shattering $450 Million | [
"A portrait of Christ by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci has shattered all previous records for artworks sold at auction or privately, fetching a whopping $450.3 million on Wednesday at Christie's in New York. Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) is one of only a score of Leonardo's works still in existence an... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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THE GIANT POOL OF MONEY | [
"Clarence Nathan was a man with three part-time jobs who earned about $45,000 a year, and yet a bank loaned him $540,000. The bank never checked his income. \"I wouldn't have loaned me the money, and nobody that I know would have loaned me the money,\" Nathan said. \"I mean, I know guys who are criminals who wouldn... | [
"WHITE SOUTH AFRICAN TUG YOURGIAU (YOUR-gow) RETURNS TO HIS NATIVE LAND AFTER DECADES IN EXILE IN THE UNITED STATES. HE TRAVELS TO A MEN'S HOSTEL WHERE HE IS THE JUDGE FOR A MUSIC CONTEST."
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Politics In The News: Clinic Shooting; Trump's Bully Tactics | [
"Presidential candidates have been reacting to last week's shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado. Their reactions have been varied. Is that likely to make a difference in the campaign?"
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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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New Research Looks At Ways To Help Stop Airbnb Racial Discrimination | [
"Airbnb has come under fire in the last year following reports that hosts are less likely to rent to African-Americans compared to whites. New research looked at ways to address the discrimination."
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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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Ma'Khia Bryant: Police Identify Officer Who Shot Teen, Release Video Footage | [
"Columbus, Ohio, police have released the name of the officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, saying officer Nicholas Reardon fired his weapon after police were called to the scene Tuesday afternoon due to a report of a disturbance. In an update on Wednesday, Columbus police revealed more details ab... | [
"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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NASA Makes 'Ice Cream' Find in Tail of Comet | [
"NASA scientists have found something very exciting in the tail of a comet -- NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Ira Flatow, host of NPR's <EM>Talk of the Nation Science Friday</EM>, about what comets and ice cream have in common."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Plea Deal Floated In Suspected N.Y. Bomb Plot | [
"An airport shuttle driver at the center of an investigation into a suspected plot to bomb transporation targets in New York City called off his scheduled meeting with the FBI Saturday. He was scheduled to go into the FBI's Denver offices for a fourth day of questioning when he opted instead to huddle with his lawy... | [
"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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Squirrels Interfere With Cincinnati Zoo's Light Display | [
"The zoo is holding its annual festival of lights event, and large patches of the park keep plunging into darkness. Squirrels are chewing through the light strands — hot sauce hasn't kept them away."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Key Function Deployed Early Before SpaceShipTwo's Crash. -- As Planned, Right-To-Die Advocate Brittany Maynard Ends Her Life. And here are more early headlines: 1st Company Moving Into Reopened N.Y.C. World Trade Center. (AP) Thousands Protest Burkina Faso Army Takeover... | npr | {
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Senate Rejects Measure To Delay 'Path To Citizenship' | [
"The Senate has defeated a Republican measure that would have blocked implementation of a \"path to citizenship\" for undocumented workers until after the U.S.-Mexico border has been deemed secure for a period of six months. The amendment to the larger overhaul of U.S. immigration law was sponsored by Iowa Republic... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lance Armstrong Admits Doping, Oprah Winfrey Confirms. -- White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say. -- Retail Sales Rose As 2012 Ended; Inflation Remained In Check. -- Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks, Many Listen; But What Was He Saying? Other sto... | npr | {
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New Palestinian Prime Minister | [
"Guest: <br /><br /> <STRONG>Shibley Telhami</STRONG><br /> *Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland <br /><br />"
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Washington's Weiner; Sarah Palin's Mystery Tour; A Good Reason to Hang up the Phone."
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The Wide World of Sports Cheating | [
"The apparent widespread use of steroids — in baseball and elsewhere — calls to mind the rich history of cheating in sports. Here are some of the most notorious instances of sports cheaters: Chicago White Sox: Eight members of the team – forever known as the Black Sox – were barred from baseball for their role in ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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3 Minutes Less Of 2020: Iconic Scottish Clock That Always Runs Fast Won't Be Set Back | [
"The clock at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, traditionally runs three minutes fast and is set back to match Greenwich Mean Time only on Dec. 31. This year, it will keep running fast."
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Cities Creating Their Own Teacher Force | [
"Many urban communities are facing a severe shortage of qualified teachers. To help with the crisis, \"Grow Your Own Teacher\" programs are sprouting up all over the country. They educate and train non-traditional candidates from within the community to become teachers. Farai Chideya talks with Anne Hallett, direc... | [
"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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Election Officials Plan Secure Voting Process | [
"State election officials meet in Washington to discuss improvements in the nation's voting process for this year's elections. Secretaries of state and other officials say they are awaiting federal funding -- to be available in May -- to allow them to buy more reliable equipment and test the reliability of touch-sc... | [
"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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Schama's Revolutionary Tale: 'Rough Crossings' | [
"One of the myths history books tell is that Africans were incidental to the Revolutionary War. But many, enslaved in the colonies, were offered freedom by the British to fight their American masters. Thousands accepted. What became of these freed men and women? Historian Simon Schama seeks to answer that questio... | [
"Stories: 1) In 'Willing,' Pursuits of the Flesh for a Flagging Spirit 2) 'English Patient' Director Anthony Minghella"
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Jobless Claims Rose By 34,000 Last Week | [
"There was a 34,000-increase in the number of Americans filing first-time claims for jobless benefits last week, the Employment and Training Administration reports. It says 386,000 people filed claims, up from 352,000 the week before. \"The 4-week moving average was 375,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous we... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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The National Review: It's Not Over Yet | [
"Democrats are doing a victory lap. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says that with Senate passage of the Reid bill, \"Health-care reform is now a matter of when.\" The press is doing its best to convey the impression that Republicans are throwing in the towel. Pundits have moved on to arguing what the opponents ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims | [
"Updated at 10:30 a.m. ET The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy, a sign of the century-old organization's financial instability as it faces some 300 lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as Scouts. The organization says it will use the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compe... | [
"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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Doomsday Fears for a Particle Accelerator | [
"Scientists in Geneva are readying the largest particle accelerator ever built. But BPP regular David Morgan says at least two men are suing to stop the accelerator because they fear it will swallow all of planet Earth."
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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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If It's Awkward, 'My Instinct Is To Make Fun Of It,' Says Armando Iannucci | [
"Armando Iannucci has created some of the most biting political satire of the past 25 years, on the radio, TV and on movie screens. His latest is a political spoof about the demise of dictator Joseph Stalin in 1953; The Death of Stalin hits theaters this weekend. Iannucci's modus operandi has always been mocking po... | [
"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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What Are We Missing In The Fight Against ISIS? | [
"The recent terror attacks in Belgium and Paris are only now being understood as part of wide-ranging plans for other attacks. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with <em>New York Times</em> reporter Rukmini Callimachi."
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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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'Waiting To Be Heard' No More, Amanda Knox Speaks Out | [
"When 20-year-old Amanda Knox left for Italy in August 2007, it was supposed to be a carefree year studying abroad. No one could have foreseen it ending in her being accused, tried and convicted in the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. The case, and Knox, became an international media sensation. \"I think t... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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All Songs Considered for Friday, 11 May 2007 | [
"This week's mix includes new music from The White Stripes and Rufus Wainwright, previously unreleased work from Elliott Smith, a classic reissue from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, England's folktronica group Tunng, and Battles. With host Bob Boilen."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Secretary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot | [
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in a New York hospital for treatment of a blood clot. Clinton suffered a concussion after a fall earlier this month."
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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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The Top Five Branches Of Health Law GOP Wants To Prune | [
"The Republican effort to repeal the health care law is going nowhere in the Democratic-controlled Senate, but that doesn't mean that the GOP is backing down. House Republicans are already beginning work in committees to lop off and possibly replace some of the law's individual provisions. Party leaders have releas... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Government Given Until Monday to Rebuild Moussaoui Sentencing Case | [
"Government prosecutors in the trial of confessed terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui have until Monday to figure out how to make their case now that several key witnesses will not be allowed to testify. The judge postponed the trial after it was revealed that a government lawyer had been coaching witnesses."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Morning Shots: Tony Hosting, Miss America, 3D Tickets, And Book Sales | [
"With the so-so opening of Shrek Forever After this weekend, and with a surprisingly high percentage of people choosing to see it in 2D, are there signs that audiences are reaching their limits with high 3D ticket prices? Fresh off the controversy surrounding his performance in Promises, Promises, Sean Hayes will h... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Thomas the Tank Engine Toys Recalled | [
"Parents are fuming after learning that 1.5 million of the popular Thomas the Tank Engine toys are being recalled. The toys, made in China, contain lead paint especially dangerous for children. Celeste Headlee reports. Also, Ted Fishman, author of China, Inc., talks with Madeleine Brand about the growing interdepe... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Basketball Great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On Diplomacy | [
"Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is perhaps one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He recently added another chapter to his storied career when he was named U.S. Cultural Ambassador by the State Department. Host Michel Martin speaks with the author and hall-of-famer."
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"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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Republican Rep. Tim Burchett Reacts To Testimony About Whistleblower Complaint | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., about Thursday's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee by acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire."
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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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Mission Field Dangerous for Church Workers | [
"Twenty-one South Korean hostages remain in custody in Afghanistan. They belong to the same church near Seoul, South Korea, and they were captured by the Taliban on July 19. The incident highlights the dangers for the tens of thousands of missionaries from the U.S. and other countries, who head to danger zones ever... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Americans Largely Support Gun Restrictions To 'Do Something' About Gun Violence | [
"After the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, gun control is again at the forefront of the political conversation. President Trump has expressed openness to a federal red flag law and for \"meaningful\" background checks. \"Frankly, we need intelligent background checks,\" Trump told reporters Fri... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Mideast Bus Bombings | [
"NPR's Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem reports some in Israel want the country's soldiers to stop using public buses to get from their homes to their bases. The buses have become frequent targets of Palestinian suicide bombers. (5:00) NPR News provides <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/index.html\">ex... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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One Medical Faces Accusations Of Giving COVID-19 Vaccines To Ineligible People | [
"The concierge healthcare provider One Medical has been allowing ineligible people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, according to documents leaked to NPR. The company denies this claim."
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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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Barneys Agrees To Settlement Over Racial Profiling Allegations | [
"The upscale retailer Barneys has agreed to a settlement over charges of racial profiling at its flagship store in New York. The agreement includes a $525,000 fine, NPR's Sam Sanders tells our Newscast Desk. \"Barney's will also have to hire an independent anti-profiling consultant,\" Sanders reports, \"and the ret... | [
"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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Viral Spin: Google Phone, Cloak Of Secrecy | [
"Host Andrea Seabrook takes a look at what's hot in Internet land this week."
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Job Searches Taking Longer | [
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Ukraine Dominates Meeting Of E.U. Leaders In Brussels | [
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LiV Warfield Lets Her 'Unexpected' Voice Out | [
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"Stories: 1) Increasing Dangers For Reporters In Afghanistan 2) Bryan Ferry's 'Olympia' Lets Cracks Shine Through"
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First Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Administered In Hard Hit Indigenous Communities | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Death For 4 Men Convicted In Indian Gang Rape And Murder. -- As Talks Continue, CIA Gets Some Weapons To Syrian Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Taliban Militants Attack U.S. Consulate In Afghanistan. (USA Today) Thousands Evacuated From Boulder Area After His... | npr | {
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Move Over Electric Car, Auto Companies To Make Hydrogen Vehicles | [
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Boehner: Fiscal Cliff Negotiations At A 'Stalemate' | [
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Many Factors Cloud Cost Of Oil-Drilling Moratorium | [
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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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The Battle over the Zapotec Bible | [
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Why Do Sikhs Want To Serve In The Military? | [
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How Many People Transmit The Coronavirus Without Ever Feeling Sick? | [
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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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Government, Tribe Clash Over Bison-Care Contract | [
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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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WATCH: Fan In Toronto Throws Beer Can At Orioles Outfielder | [
"The Baltimore Orioles were doubly unhappy on Tuesday night. For one thing, they'd lost; they'd be heading home, while the Toronto Blue Jays are advancing in the AL Divison Series. But a beer can thrown from the stands in Toronto's Rogers Centre added insult to injury. The can, tossed late in the seventh inning, na... | [
"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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Early Oscar Promos Suggest Franco And Hathaway Might Be ... Pretty Good! | [
"There are now two Oscar teaser ads featuring hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco. (He's nominated for Best Actor for 127 Hours, as well.) And while it's hard to conclude too much from a total of 30 seconds of tape, these are nice, personality-filled, genuinely charming spots."
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Zulu Coconuts: A Prized Catch | [
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Romney To Return To Political Scene For CPAC Speech | [
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Connie Britton: TV Mothers' Day | [
"Connie Britton is best known for playing iconic mothers. She starred in Friday Night Lights as alpha mom Tammi Taylor, and in Nashville as country music singer Rayna James. In fact, fans often tell Britton they wish she were their mother. And yes, it's just as awkward as it sounds. \"Those are some uncomfortable m... | [
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Those On The Left Want Obama To Join Them | [
"There are many groups and individuals who would like to see President Obama's administration move further to the left. Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York tells Steve Inskeep that his constituents think the president has done a lot so far, but there are some decisions they don't agree with."
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Trump Attacked From All Sides In Bitter, Chaotic Debate | [
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Colorado Ski Resorts Work to Create More Snow | [
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AIG Seeks To Ease Restrictions On Bailout Funds | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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Trump Walks Back Threat To Close U.S. Border, Giving Mexico A '1-Year Warning' | [
"President Trump is backing down from his threat to shut down the U.S. Southern border as soon as this week. Trump had issued the warning in a bid to curtail surging border crossings by asylum-seekers from Central America. Instead, he is now giving Mexico \"a one-year warning\" to address his concerns about its ha... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Researcher Sees Gradual Movement On Issue Of Paid Parental Leave | [
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Phase-In Begins for Free Online Credit Reports | [
"Beginning Wednesday, consumers in 13 Western states can get a copy of their credit report for free. The free annual reports will be phased in across the rest of the country over the next nine months. But some could end up paying for credit services they don't need. NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports."
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Cold War Figure Paul Nitze | [
"Paul Nitze, a leading U.S. statesman of the Cold War era, has died at 97. A wealthy, scholarly member of the Eastern establishment who served Republican and Democratic administrations, Nitze held numerous government posts over four decades. In that time, Nitze saw the beginning of the U.S.-Soviet Cold War and bec... | [
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Looking For A Job In An Obama White House? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Advocates Ask FTC 'To Hold Facebook Accountable' For In-Game Purchases By Kids | [
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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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Cheap Bubbly Or Expensive Sparkling Wine? Look To The Bubbles For Clues | [
"There's nothing like the distinctive \"pop\" of the uncorking of a bottle of bubbly to create a sense of celebration. Whether it's Dom Perignon or a $10 sparkling wine, bubbles add pizazz. Sparkling-wine lovers sometimes point to the glittering streams of tiny bubbles as an important attribute. Why? Well, tiny bub... | [
"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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Kate Atkinson Returns with Thriller 'One Good Turn' | [
"It takes almost a hundred pages for the bodies to start piling up in Kate Atkinson's new murder mystery One Good Turn. That's not the way it's usually done, but then Atkinson is hardly your typical mystery writer. She wasn't a mystery writer at all when her first novel Behind the Scenes at the Museum won the prest... | [
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Week in Politics: Does Times Backing Matter? | [
"Analyst Juan Williams discusses Thursday's Republican presidential debate in Florida, The New York Times endorsement of presidential candidates and the Bush's upcoming State of the Union address. MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is DAY TO DAY. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX COHEN, host: And I'm Alex Cohen. The Republica... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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With CDC Help, Puerto Rico Aims To Get Ahead Of Zika | [
"The Zika virus now has a foothold in a U.S. territory. Puerto Rico is reporting at least 117 Zika cases, including at least five pregnant women. That's of special concern because of Zika's possible link to birth defects. In Bayamon, a San Juan suburb, Monica Figueroa is waiting in line at a lunch truck. She's a nu... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Korean Tensions Leave U.S. With 'Lousy Options' | [
"Tensions along the Korean peninsula are nothing new, but they have worsened this week. In response to attacks from North Korea that have killed 50 people this year, South Korea has been engaging in extensive military exercises along the border. These led Kim Yong Chun, North Korea's defense chief, to warn Thursday... | [
"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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Not Your Average Photo Contest | [
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Top Stories: Winter Storm 'Sequester'; No Rush To Choose Next Pope | [
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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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Massive Loss Of Thousands Of Hives Afflicts Orchard Growers And Beekeepers | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Car Seat Camouflage: Man Wears Bizarre Costume In Automatic Vehicle Experiment | [
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Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Gets Life Sentence For Murder | [
"Aaron Hernandez, whose rise to elite status in the NFL was ended by charges that he shot and killed a man, has been found guilty of first-degree murder. In 2013, Hernandez was accused of killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. The verdict comes on the seventh day of a jury's deliberations on counts that ran... | [
"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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From One Of Ted's Recommended | [
"From one of Ted''s recommended recordings, pianist Ivan Moravec (MOH-rah-vets) joins Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields to play the finale of Mozart''s Piano Concerto No. 23. (Haenssler Classics 98.142)"
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What We Learn From Wuhan's Coronavirus Testing Approach | [
"We check in on China's massive testing campaign in Wuhan, Beijing's efforts to reopen its economy and the impact of another low point in U.S.-China relations. Guests Brenda Goh, Reuters chief correspondent in Shanghai. (@brendagoh_) Yanzhong Huang, senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relation... | [
"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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Austerity: A Virtue That Could Have Us Paying Twice | [
"European governments, including France, Germany and Great Britain, are all looking at austerity measures to help battle the current financial crisis. It might seem like common sense to tighten a country's belt in hard economic times, but one expert warns that the U.S. shouldn't follow suit. Brown University politi... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Dissent at the Democratic Convention | [
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Passport Services Will Be Missed When Russian Consulate In Seattle Closes | [
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Mendelssohn Symphony | [
"We join the New Century Chamber Orchestra in concert to hear music by Mendelssohn. They play his String Symphony No. 5 in San Rafael, California."
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NPR Ed Begins '50 Great Teachers' Series | [
"NPR ED SPOTLIGHTS '50 GREAT TEACHERS' YEAR-LONG SERIES EXPLORES EFFECTIVE EDUCATION Tell NPR: Who is a Great Teacher? Email NPREd@npr.org October 29, 2014; Washington, D.C. – History and culture rarely elevate teaching in the same manner as other forms of leadership such as political or military. Now, a new serie... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Fans Gather In New York City To Honor U.S. Women's Soccer Team | [
"Crowds turned out to honor the U.S. women's soccer team with a ticker tape parade in New York City Friday. The team defeated Japan to win the World Cup on Sunday. It's been more than half a century since a female athlete was honored with a parade in New York. The team's victory will also be commemorated with a gra... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Car Talk 0917 April 25, 2009 | [
"A wife worries that her husband's foray into \"Procedural Deviancy\" may croak their car. Also, the car to avoid if you're driving around Cincinnati, a classic case of a car in need of an enema, some trenchant questions from an 11 year old, and late night TV strikes again!"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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Double Take 'Toons: Classroom Cut-Ups | [
"Cartoonists Dave Fitzsimmons and Paul Fell wonder if teachable moments are all we can afford."
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"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Should You Teach Baby To Sign? | [
"Baby sign language is appealing to some new parents. Books, Web sites, DVDs teaching babies to sign all claim to encourage language development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Sydney Spiesel doesn't believe the hype. He discusses research on baby sign language with Alex Chadwick. ALEX CHADWICK, host: Ba... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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The Unger Report: Dog Poop Wars | [
"Crack <EM>Day to Day</EM> correspondent Brian Unger goes to Los Angeles' Runyon Canyon to report on a dispute between dog owners and joggers."
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"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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Drug Plague in Rural U.S. Creating 'Meth Orphans' | [
"The rise in arrests of methamphetamine users in rural America created 3,000 so-called \"meth orphans\" in 2003, according to law enforcement officials. As addiction to the drug, which is cheap and easy to make, has increased, so has the number of children found at the sites of meth lab busts. In Boone, N.C., 20 ch... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Why Georgia's 50-Year-Old Salt Marsh Law Matters For The Future | [
"Fifty years ago, Georgians pressured their state government into passing a progressive law that protects its salt marshes. Now those same marshes — and that law — serve as a buffer against the sea level rise and extreme weather caused by climate change. Molly Samuel of member station WABE reports. This article was... | [
"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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Is 2009 The Year 3D Finally Catches On Big? | [
"3D has been popping up in more and more movies, TV shows, sports broadcasts, concerts and video games. The next big push is to put 3D into living rooms. Renee Montagne travels to the Entertainment Technology Center at the University of Southern California to explore the popularity of 3D."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Meeting Food Bank Demands Across The Country | [
"The pressure is on at food banks across the country. We visit three food pantries to explore the innovative techniques they are using to meet growing demands. In Southern California, a food pantry relies on eight tons of weekly donations from the Inland Orange Conservancy. (See photos below). Just a few years ag... | [
"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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Amid Syria's Crisis, Mental Health Care For Refugees | [
"There are now more than one million Syrians seeking refuge in camps and towns in neighboring Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey. Many arrive without access to basic amenities, such as adequate shelter and clean water. Over two years of conflict has also left them with the mental scars of war."
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Around Cincinnati for October 14, 2007 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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