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Spinning the Environment | [
"Environmentalists have been wary of the Bush administration since its first day in office. They say reforms proposed by the president will be disastrous for the environment. The government maintains it is simply making it easier and more affordable for businesses to obey environmental laws. NPR's John Nielsen repo... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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How An Author And A Singer Became Musical 'Kin' | [
"In 2003, in a song called \"Earthbound,\" singer Rodney Crowell name-checked a writer he admires a lot: Mary Karr, who has written searing memoirs, including the best-seller The Liars' Club, as well as several books of poetry. Crowell sent that song to Karr, along with a letter. Now, almost a decade later, the two... | [
"Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times"
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High-End London Restaurant Launches Uber-Style Pricing Model | [
"If you've ever tried to catch an Uber on a rainy day during rush hour or after the ball drops on New Year's Eve, you're familiar with dynamic pricing. That's when the price of a ride costs more or less depending on the demand for drivers. The pricing strategy has long been used by other sectors of the travel indus... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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In The Marathons, Look For Duels Between The Kenyans And Ethiopians | [
"The Kenyans vs. the Ethiopians. Like many distance events at the Rio Games, and Olympics past, it often boils down to a race featuring the indefatigable runners from these two African neighbors. And that's a likely scenario in the women's marathon this Sunday, and the men's next Sunday, the final day of the Summer... | [
"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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The Great Plains Oil Rush | [
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Commentary: March Madness Brackets and Real Life | [
"Commentator Scott Huler explains his belief that the bracket system used for the NCAA basketball tournament should be applied to life off the court."
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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NBC Makes It Easier For The Blind To Join In The Rio Games | [
"The network is offering descriptive narration of the Olympics for blind TV consumers for the first time during the Rio Games. Jim Van Horne, one of the narrators, says it can be tough work."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Can Grocery Carts Steer Consumers To Healthier Purchases? | [
"New research finds that putting in partitions in grocery carts can increase the likelihood shoppers buy healthy fruits and veggies. (This piece initially aired on May 26, 2015 on <em>Morning Edition</em>.)"
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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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Return Of The Max: Boeing 737 Takes Off On First Commercial Flight in 20 Months | [
"Boeing's 737 Max jet is flying commercial routes once again, as Brazil's Gol Airlines brought the jetliner back into service Wednesday. The worldwide fleet of 737 Max planes has been grounded since March 2019, after two deadly crashes raised concerns over the aircraft's safety and airworthiness. Gol flew passenger... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Brazil's President Suspended From Office By Senate. -- George Zimmerman Auctioning Off Gun With Which He Killed Trayvon Martin. And here are more early headlines: Speaker Ryan Meeting Donald Trump Today To Discuss GOP Unity. (Time) A Year After Deadly Amtrak Crash, No O... | npr | {
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'Garlandia' Is A Trippy, Visionary, Not Quite Sublime Graphic Novel | [
"Here's a weird fact about American comics: When writers and artists collaborate, the writer's name usually comes first on the book cover. And yet the medium is defined by pictures; highbrow types even call it \"sequential art.\" A poorly drawn comic will almost always fail, no matter how good the story. But powerf... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Emotional Toll of War Weighs on Iraqi Children | [
"Iraqi psychologists visit schools in an effort to assess the mental-health effects of the war on the nation's children. Experts say many children are suffering flashbacks, nightmares and other symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder. NPR's Deborah Amos reports."
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Weary Press Corps Can Celebrate Election's End, Then Survey Wreckage | [
"From pretty much the very start of this election season, Donald Trump grabbed the media by the press pass. He didn't even wait. As Trump, a former reality show host, once said in a slightly different context, \"When you're a star, they let you do it.\" This week, a wave of assessments of the media's performance du... | [
"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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Baghdad City Council Prepares for Leadership Role | [
"As the June 30 transfer of power in Iraq approaches, Baghdad's city council prepares to assume its role as the city's representative body. The council's 37 members are learning to flex their power to make decisions without American advisers. NPR's Deborah Amos reports."
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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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Egyptian Protesters Expand Their Reach | [
"Tens of thousands of protesters poured into Cairo's Tahrir Square on Tuesday — and areas around it — in one of the largest demonstrations to date against the regime of President Hosni Mubarak. Many were inspired by the release of an activist and Middle East Google executive who'd been detained and blindfolded for ... | [
"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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Bush's Presidential Skills | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Fred Greenstein of Princeton University about his research on judging a president's success. President Bush comes out well, which has surprised many of Greenstein's colleagues in academia."
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"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Bjork's 'Biophilia': Interactive Music, Pushing Boundaries | [
"The title of Bjork's new album came to her after she read a book by neurologist Oliver Sachs about the mind's empathy for music. \"He called it 'musicophilia,' she says. \"Obviously, I make music, but I wanted to do a project about nature. So I thought, if I call it Biophilia, it's sort of empathy with nature.\"... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Economist Calculates Impact Of Fake News On Trump's Election | [
"Economist Matthew Gentzkow has quantified the impact fake news had on Donald Trump's election. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Gentzkow about his research."
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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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Music Cue: Berkeley Pit | [
"Alex talks about next weekend's hula dance at the Berkeley Pit in Butte, Montana. The Pit is the hole left after an incredible amount of copper ore had been extracted by the Anaconda Company and ARCO."
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Double Take 'Toons: Pawlenty, More To Come? | [
"Mike Peters welcomes former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to the race for the 2012 Republican nomination for president, while Dave Granlund thinks former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's \"One Nation Bus Tour\" could presage her run."
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"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Open Thread: What the Heck Happened in Iowa? | [
"Returns from the Iowa caucus look like this: On the Republican side, in order, it's Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson/JohnMcCain, Ron Paul. On the Democratic side, in order, it's Barack Obama, John Edwards, Hillary Clinton. Joe Biden and Chris Dodd are calling it quits. And what, gentle listener, are you c... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Helper Parrots, Guide Horses Face Legal Challenges | [
"Chances are you've seen a blind person accompanied by a guide dog. But what about a guide horse, a service parrot or a monkey trained to help an agoraphobic? These are just a few of the nontraditional service animals that are used across the country to help people with disabilities and psychological disorders. As ... | [
"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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The Future Of The Royal Family After Harry And Meghan’s Interview | [
"Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah brought up a lot of issues around racism, mental health and the role of the media. While discussing her treatment at the hands of members of the royal family, their aides and the media, Markle revealed that at one point, she had experienced suicidal i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Kurdish Activists Found Dead In Paris; 'Without Doubt An Execution'. Crazy Or Canny? Talk Grows About $1 Trillion Platinum Coin. And here are more early headlines: Biden To Meet NRA Today On Gun Violence. (ABC) Syria Fires Another Ballistic Missile At Rebels. (Reuter... | npr | {
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At Turkey's Request, Germany Allows Criminal Investigation Of Comedian | [
"German comedian Jan Boehmermann could face jail time for reading a satirical, obscene poem on German TV that criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters on Friday that Germany's government will allow a criminal investigation against Boehmermann to move forward, stokin... | [
"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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Slate's Ballot Box: The New York Debate | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick and <EM>Slate</EM> political columnist Will Saletan discuss Sunday's Democratic presidential debate in New York City."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Watch Daniela. She's Up To Something Big | [
"Somebody should be watching Daniela Rus and her pals at MIT, because what they are doing is so crazy, so potentially important, people need to know about them. Not because they're dangerous, but because what they're doing might be changing the world and nobody should change the world without the world noticing. In... | [
"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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Around The Classical Internet: March 23, 2012 | [
"In case you didn't hear, it was Bach's birthday this week — and we celebrated with a whole week of Goldberg mania. The North Korean National Symphony Orchestra is planning a U.S. tour this spring, starting in Atlanta. It's being organized by an outfit called the Global Resource Services, which says it's a humanita... | [
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'We Don't Feel Forgotten At All': Alaska Fires Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout | [
"One of the biggest challenges for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine from drug companies Pfizer and BioNTech is keeping it cold. But Dr. Ellen Hodges, contending with subzero temperatures on a remote Southwest Alaska airport tarmac last month, had the opposite problem as she prepared to vaccinate front-line health ... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Preserving The Beauty of The Wood | [
"Richard Swerdlow's grandmother loved her kitchen floor and spent a lifetime preserving its beauty."
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Bonnaroo 2010: Mayer Hawthorne Live In Concert | [
"Based in Los Angeles, songwriter, producer, DJ, singer and rapper Mayer Hawthorne released his first full-length record in 2009, titled A Strange Arrangement. Originally from Ann Arbor, Mich., Hawthorne writes songs that sound like re-edits of hits from past generations, with his talents as a multi-instrumentalist... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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The Price Tag Hasn't Always Existed, It Had To Be Invented | [
"Most people are used to prices that don't change. You go into a store to buy some Quaker Oats, and they're going to cost the same for you as they will for whoever tries to buy them next. But for a long time, that's not how it worked at all. For most of human history, you had to haggle over prices before you could ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Accordion Master Celso Piña Dead At 66 | [
"The prolific and celebrated Mexican accordion player Celso Piña died Wednesday of a heart attack in his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico. He was 66 years old. His record label, La Tuna Records, announced Piña's death on Thursday. Piña contributed greatly to the evolution of cumbia. The Colombian folk genre has had an... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Charles Knight's Paleoart | [
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U.K. Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent' | [
"One day after a bombing claimed at least 22 lives at a concert venue in Manchester, England, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the U.K. is raising its terror threat level. The move, declared Tuesday evening, means members of the British military will be deployed throughout the country to supplement its... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Four Players Join Baseball's Ultimate Fraternity | [
"The tiny village of Cooperstown, New York, played host to its annual celebration of baseball yesterday, as four former players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2015 – Craig Biggio, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez – takes its place among the greats of the game. He... | [
"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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Botched Oklahoma Execution Mobilizes Death Penalty Opponents | [
"Oklahoma death row inmate Clayton Lockett's execution was botched on Tuesday, when a relatively new combination of drugs failed to work as expected. The incident, the second of its kind in recent months, is renewing questions of what constitutes \"cruel and unusual punishment.\" ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: From NPR News... | [
"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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Docs Say Choose Organic Food To Reduce Kids' Exposure To Pesticides | [
"For the first time, the nation's pediatricians are wading into the controversy over whether organic food is better for you – and they're coming down on the side of parents who say it is, at least in part. It's worth buying organic to avoid pesticide residues, at least in some foods, says the American Academy of Pe... | [
"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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Norway Braces For A Christmas Without Butter | [
"Christmas without cookies sounds like something the Grinch would dream up. But that may be the sad fate of many Norwegians, with a national butter shortage less than two weeks before the holiday. No krumkaker. No Berlinerkranser. No sandbakkel. In short, no delicious, butter-infused treats. The cause of the butte... | [
"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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Hostage Tell-All Books Fly Off Shelves In Colombia | [
"Colombians are enthralled with a new book — a tell-all account by three Americans held hostage for five years. In Out of Captivity, the men write about hardships and perseverance in Colombia's jungles. They also recount rivalries with other captives — and have some unkind words for the best-known former hostage o... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Officials Dispute Report That Malaysian Jet Kept Flying For Hours -- Death Toll From NYC Explosion Stands At Seven, May Go Higher -- 'Bodies Went Flying' As Car Tore Through Crowd At SXSW -- Book News: Former Factory Worker Wins $100,000 Poetry Prize Other stories in the news:... | npr | {
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'You Don't Hold Back': Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Gold At 2018 Winter Olympics | [
"Mikaela Shiffrin overcame both delays and some of the best skiers in the world to claim her first gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, winning the giant slalom. The weather finally cooperated, with sunny, clear skies over the Yongpyong Alpine Center in Pyeongchang. Norway's Ragnhild Mowinckel won silver, 0.39 b... | [
"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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New York To Expand Testing Criteria For Coronavirus, Increase Antibody Testing | [
"New York state is expanding the criteria for who gets tested for the coronavirus as well as increasing antibody testing to determine how much of the state's population has been infected. On Saturday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that first responders, medical workers and essential employees would be eligible to rec... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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U.S. Could Use Egypt To Boost Credibility, Some Say | [
"The Obama administration has had a hard time figuring out its message on Egypt, having gone from supporting the Mubarak government, to calling on the president to leave \"now,\" to backing a slower transition that would allow time for changes to Egypt's constitution. \"What is absolutely clear is that we are witne... | [
"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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Judiciary Committee Takes First Steps | [
"NPR's Larry Abramson reports that the House Judiciary Committee this week takes its first steps toward deciding whether to proceed with an impeachment hearing against President Clinton."
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Guilty Verdict In Bill Cosby Trial Effectively Ends Comedian's Career | [
"The end of Bill Cosby's trial also in effect marked the end of his career as a beloved entertainer and cultural icon. NPR looks back at Cosby's work as an entertainment pioneer, and how his growing conservatism and legal troubles have dimmed that luster for many of his admirers."
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Newspapers in Trouble | [
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Veterans With PTSD Push VA For Access To Service Dogs | [
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A Halo of Light for Central Park | [
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House Leaders Offer to Open DeLay Ethics Probe | [
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Program Helps Farmers Develop Wills | [
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Beijing Marathoners Powered Through Thick Smog | [
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In W. Va.: 'We've Had A Setback'; Searchers Have To Pull Back | [
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"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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To Deal With A Down Economy, Look For Deals | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Iowa Recount; Kodak's Bankruptcy; Gingrich's Rising Numbers | [
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Poland's President, Other Officials, Die In Plane Crash | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Music Review: 'Day Breaks,' Norah Jones | [
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Egypt Dismisses Accusations of Weapons Program | [
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The Marketplace Report: Enjoying the 'Idol' Effect | [
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Race For 2016: Trump Stalled, Sanders Surging In Polls | [
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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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A View From Canada On The U.S. Decision To Pull Out Of The Climate Pact | [
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"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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U.S. Military Releases 500 Iraqi Prisoners | [
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Literary Adaptations | [
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Thriving Gut Bacteria Linked To Good Health | [
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Religion Front And Center On 2012 Campaign Trail | [
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Man Charged In Death Of 'American Sniper' Author | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lights Out, It Was A Memorable Super Bowl -- Royal Recovery: Remains ID'd As Those Of King Richard III -- VIDEO: 'Today You Can See That I'm Alive,' Says Malala, Girl Shot By Taliban -- Book News: Myanmar Celebrates As Censorship Recedes; And Oh Those Seussian Hats Other stori... | npr | {
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Weekly Standard: Time To Say No To Iranian Nukes | [
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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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Haiti Ambassador Tells U.S. And Others Not To Meddle As Political Crisis Intensifies | [
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Ted Cruz Returns To Texas From Cancún After Democrats Call For Resignation | [
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Bush to Visit Central Command Headquarters | [
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Campaign Diaries: Seniors for Dean | [
"Daniel and Marie Riehl, a retired doctor and his wife from Pennsylvania, have written more than 1,500 letters to fellow senior citizens in Iowa, urging them to support Howard Dean in next week's caucuses. Their story is the first installment in NPR's Campaign Diaries series, which will offer an intimate first-pers... | [
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Urban Legends Aren't Even Worth a Stamp | [
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Suicide Bombers Kill 35 at Police Recruiting Station | [
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How Biden Tried To Mend Fences With European Allies | [
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Rep. Schakowsky Speaks On Budget Talks | [
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In Divided Senate, Maine's Susan Collins Emerges As Critical Voice | [
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Big Hair, Bouncy Moves, Tons of Bawlmer Charm | [
"Tracy Turnblad is round of face, full of figure and a great dancer. As played by Nikki Blonsky, she's the kind of girl who only needs to shellac her hair to be ready to greet the day — with a bouncy chorus of \"Good Morning, Baltimore.\" I did mention it's a musical, no? On her way to school, Tracy takes crumbs to... | [
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S. Carolina's Voter ID Law Challenged In Federal Court | [
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Former Dropouts Push Others To Reach Finish Line | [
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Is The White House Delaying Action On Afghanistan? | [
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The 'Trump Effect' Alienating Conservative Latinos | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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These Tunes Are Music To Your Cats' Furry Ears | [
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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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Atomic Blonde' | [
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"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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U.S. Examining Options To Central Asian Air Bases | [
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Google Hit With 2nd Lawsuit Testing Its Monopoly Power — This One Over Digital Ads | [
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Anaheim Takes Game 3 in Calif. Rivalry | [
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Cattle Industry Responds to 'Mad Cow' Case | [
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Peter Kenyon Reports The Senate Takes Up Immigration Reform Next | [
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Who's Too Big To Fail? | [
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Army Using More Efficient Medical Teams | [
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Elian Meets With Grandmothers | [
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Making Pizza In Space | [
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Remembering Moscow's U.N. Ambassador, The Russian In My Rolodex | [
"When Vitaly Churkin was Soviet Foreign Ministry spokesman in the early 1990s, he would in effect brief the Moscow press corps twice. First he'd speak in Russian, formally, behind a lectern. Then he'd step to the side, his hands folded before him, and wait for the foreign broadcast journalists to approach with thei... | [
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Hopes Dim For Long-Term Extension To Jobless Benefits | [
"The Senate is still struggling to find a way to pay for an extension of unemployment benefits for those out of work for 26 weeks or more. Majority leader Harry Reid agreed to bring up five Democratic and five Republican amendments in hopes to winning enough Republicans over to get to the 60 votes needed for passag... | [
"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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A Closer Look At U.S. Combat Deaths In 2017 | [
"The number of U.S. troops killed in action this year is far less than at the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But where some of these combat deaths happened tells us something about the current state of the American military. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with BuzzFeed national security r... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending... | npr | {
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Personal Finance During A Pandemic: When To Look For A New Job, Dip Into Your Savings And More | [
"Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney), business analyst for CBS News and host of “Jill On Money,” shares advice for surviving the economic downturn, which Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is warning will get worse before it gets better. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Former Coal CEO Turned Senate Hopeful Don Blankenship Says He's 'Trumpier Than Trump' | [
"Don Blankenship is an unlikely hero to the working class. But the former coal company CEO, who spent a year in prison for safety violations related to the deaths of 29 miners in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, has been running against the Republican establishment — and internal polls sh... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg Reports On A New Exhibition | [
"of Pablo Picasso's work. The National Gallery of Art will show some of Picasso's early works dating back to when he was just 7 years old"
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How Swedish Malort Became Chicago's Mascot Bitter Drink | [
"The people who make Jeppson's Malort, a harshly bitter spirit that's consumed in shots or cocktails, don't mind that their product makes people grimace. Instead, they celebrate it. Carl Jeppson Co., a Chicago company, has built a minor social media empire around malort's \"brutal\" flavor; one winner of its slogan... | [
"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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Your Letters: Laura Nyro; The Christmas Krampus | [
"Lots of comments came in this week about host Scott Simon's remembrance of Laura Nyro. We also heard from several Krampus revelers, who celebrate the Christmas Krampus, a horned, mythical kind of dark sidekick to Santa Claus. Host Scott Simon reads listener reaction to last week's program."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: A Fearsome Foursome; A Coke or Pepsi Debate; Peter Parker's Broadway Debut."
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Bengals Fan Faces Charges for Seizing Ball | [
"Another football player faces criminal charges -- but this time he wasn't actually on the team. Gregory Gall is a football fan in Cincinnati. On Sunday, he raced onto the field during a Bengals game. He snatched the ball from Green Pay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. And though the Packers got the play over again... | [
"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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The Murky World Of Secondhand Diabetic Test Strips | [
"Chelsea Arnold was getting into debt over tiny pieces of plastic: diabetic test strips. When Arnold was first diagnosed with diabetes she needed to test her blood sugar 10 times a day. She went to Wal-Mart and found that one box, which contained only a five-day supply of test strips, was $80. Arnold called her par... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Miami's Cubans Watch Their Hero Go On Trial | [
"Freedom fighter or terrorist? Tomorrow in El Paso, Texas, Luis Posada Carriles goes on trial in federal court on charges related to a 1997 hotel bombing in Havana that killed an Italian tourist. The 82-year old Posada is a staunch anti-Castro militant embraced as a hero by Miami's Cuban exile community. NPR's G... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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