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Q&A: Pilot Explains Need To Study Flight Automation | [
"Records from a NASA safety watchdog program have found automation-related problems appearing among safety alerts, so we turned to David McKenney, a 30-year veteran pilot who flies Boeing 767 aircraft for United Airlines to see what more can be learned from studying the systems pilots rely on to safely fly their p... | [
"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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Waiting For The Flood: More Work, More Worry | [
"As the Louisiana levee system keeps New Orleans and Baton Rouge dry, some cities are preparing to get wet. Water spilling out of the Mississippi River and into the Atchafalaya Basin is starting to rise in more populated areas to the south. With a high-water mark not coming until next week, residents have had plent... | [
"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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Illness, Strife Muddy Kuwait's Succession Process | [
"The death last week of Kuwait's long-time ruler, Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has set off a flurry of speculation about the succession in the oil-rich emirate. The emir's half-brother is next in line, but ailing. And there are long-standing frictions between branches of the ruling family."
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Seeking A Warmer Welcome, Gun Factory Moves Down South | [
"When companies uproot, executives usually point to factors like lower government taxes or fewer unions. But one gun maker, Beretta, blames something entirely different — a law passed in Maryland to try to curb mass shootings. The company recently moved its factory to Nashville, Tenn., because it says the law in Ma... | [
"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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Letters: S.C. Textiles, 'Cold Comfort' | [
"Listeners' comments include responses to a report on the South Carolina textile town of Lancaster and a warm memory of the novel <em>Cold Comfort Farm</em>."
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News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed | [
"NPR probe finds conflicts and shortages delayed COVID-19 early warning system. Nurses keep risking their lives to treat patients. And, millions of homeowners skip mortgage payments due to pandemic."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Amazon's Earnings, and Shares, Surge | [
"The Internet retailing giant Amazon.com turned in one of its best quarters ever. Profits more than tripled, reflecting strong sales of books, music and electronics worldwide. Its shares skyrocketed $14.70, or 21 percent, to $83.95 in after-hours electronic trading."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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In 'A Dog's Life,' One Student Finds Strength | [
"Over the past few months, NPR's In Character series has explored famous American fictional characters -- who they are, how they've inspired us. At NPR.org, audiences have been encouraged to respond to NPR's stories and to write essays about their own favorite characters. One elementary school turned that invitatio... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Hagel: 'No One Individual Vote, Quote Or Statement Defines Me' | [
"(Scroll down for updates.) Responding to those who have questioned his views on Israel, Iran and defense spending, former Sen. Chuck Hagel said Thursday at the opening of a Senate hearing on his nomination to be secretary of defense that: \"No one individual vote, quote, or statement defines me, my beliefs, or my... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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'I Used To Be A Dreamer': To Change The World, Souad Massi Starts With Herself | [
"Over the past 20 years, Souad Massi has sung provocative songs challenging authority and weaving stories in Arabic, French, and Kabyle, languages from her native Algeria. She's never been afraid to take risks through her music. \"You want to know all my secrets?\" Massi asks. The Algerian artist laughs and says sh... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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'Underground Airlines' Is An Extraordinary Work Of Alternate History | [
"In his new novel, Ben H. Winters imagines that the Civil War never happened and that slavery is still legal in some states. Critic Maureen Corrigan says <em>Underground Airlines </em>is \"one<em> </em>suspenseful tale<em>.\"</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption"
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Epicenter of AIDS Is Found: Africa, 1930 | [
"Scientists say they have pinpointed the origin of the AIDS virus. It all started in southern Cameroon in West Central Africa around 1930, according to a study published online by the journal Science. The virus that started the global pandemic --- recognized 25 years ago next week --- passed from chimps to humans i... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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China Bans Free Plastic Bags | [
"China may lag behind developed nations in tackling air and water pollution, but it has just taken the lead in one area: banning free plastic bags. In the future, Chinese shoppers will either have to buy them or bring their own. The move is expected to save China millions of barrels of oil each year. ANDREA SEABROO... | [
"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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The Mandela Playlist: A Life And Legacy, Told In Music | [
"It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who died Thursday, but also the rich musical associations of his life. Mandela was born to a high-ranking family of the Mvelo Clan of the Thembu people in Transkei, South Africa, on July... | [
"Stories: 1) Johnny Cash: A Ghost Rider, Still Stirring Souls 2) 'American' Remembered: Rick Rubin On Johnny Cash 3) Behind Bars, Lessons In Life, Death And Freedom"
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Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants | [
"Updated at 3:57 p.m. ET What could possibly bring together a painter, an economist, a pastor and a planetary scientist? If you ask the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the answer is simpler than you may think: They've all shown creativity, potential for future achievements — and the likelihood that $... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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The Nation: All Eyes On Obama At The United Nations | [
"The sixty-fourth United Nations General Assembly session, which shifts into high gear this week, could be memorable not so much for what is said in mostly predictable speeches by a long lineup of world leaders as for the sustained involvement and presence at UN headquarters of one of them: Barack Obama. The Ameri... | [
"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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Slate's Explainer: How Shuttles Get Back to Florida | [
"The space shuttle Discovery landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert Tuesday morning. But how does NASA get the shuttle back to its home base in Florida? <EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains how space shuttles are transported."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- French And American Scientists Share Physics Nobel. -- Seemingly Unrepentant Sandusky 'Is Going To Die In Prison'. -- In Mexico: Cartel Leader May Be Dead, Key Lieutenant Captured. Other stories in the news: -- \"IMF Says Global Recession Risk Grows.\" (The Wall Street Journal... | npr | {
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Egypt's Opposition May Be Losing Steam | [
"Amr Hamzawy, who works at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says opposition to Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has lost much of what the U.S. government thought was momentum. Hamzawy speaks with Deborah Amos about Egypt's pullback from what once looked like democratic reforms. STEVE INSKEEP, host: I... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Colorado Court Complicates Life For Drug-Sniffing Dogs | [
"A Colorado State Supreme Court ruling is putting some police dogs out of work. NPR's Susan Davis finds out why from Brian Laas, president of the Colorado Police K-9 Association."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kurdish Fighters Begin Using Turkish Crossing To Reach Kobani. -- Zambian President Dies While Being Treated Abroad. -- Royals Force Game 7, Rest Bullpen In Dominant 10-0 Win. And here are more early headlines: Nurse Plans To Sue Over Maine Ebola Quarantine Rules. (USA ... | npr | {
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An Elk Sounds Off, and a Season Begins | [
"Rode and Audrey Hagen of Jackson Hole, Wyo., share a SoundClip with us. It's the sound of an elk bugle, an eerie sound that is a sure sign of autumn, when the animals enter rutting season."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Americans Seek Cheaper, Reimported Drugs | [
"Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports on the continued efforts by Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and others to try to make it easier for citizens in their state to import foreign drugs. Pawlenty testifies at a Senate Commerce Committe hearing Thursday that he's moving forward -- with or without the approval... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Democracy in Afghanistan: Disarming the Warlords | [
"One of the biggest obstacles to free and fair elections in Afghanistan are the countries warlords. Commanding private armies and controlling vast sections of the country, there is little chance that democracy can come to Afghanistan if these warlords aren't disarmed by this September's election. In the final repo... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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GE Capital Cuts Off Credit To Gun Dealers | [
"The lending arm of General Electric has stopped offering financing to retailers whose primary business is selling guns. Around 75 retailers are immediately affected. A company spokesman says this is a response to \"industry changes, new legislation and tragic events.\""
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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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Gamesmanship Or Cheating: A History Quiz | [
"\"The line between cheating and gamesmanship is constantly blurred,\" observes The New York Times in a recent story. The Times, and just about everyone else, is talking about the perhaps-tampering-with-gameballs allegations levied against the New England Patriots — specifically coach Bill Belichick and quarterback... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Ex-Trump Aide Sam Nunberg Now Says He Is Likely To Cooperate With Mueller Subpoena | [
"Updated on March 6 at 11:45 a.m. ET A former campaign aide to Donald Trump appears to have changed his mind and will not fight a subpoena he says he has received in the Russia investigation — after daring special counsel Robert Mueller to arrest him in multiple media appearances. Sam Nunberg called reporters and T... | [
"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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Battles Loom For South Africa's Jacob Zuma | [
"Jacob Zuma, South Africa's new president, spent his first full day in office Sunday. Guy Raz takes a look at the uphill battles Zuma will have to take on, including a soaring unemployment rate and his own personal history."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Lebanese Refugees Finding Safety in Syria | [
"Syria has been blamed in the past for interfering in Lebanese affairs and promoting militant Islamic influence there. Now many people from Lebanon have fled into Syria, looking for safety as Israel and Hezbollah militants battle for control. Syria is struggling to cope with the influx of Lebanese refugees."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Kathleen Edwards On World Cafe | [
"Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards is enjoying a huge career boost with her new fourth album, Voyageur. Produced in part by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Voyageur sounds deeply personal and genuine: Edwards sings of failed marriages, life in the spotlight and the delicate happiness that comes with new beginn... | [
"Stories: 1) Anna McGarrigle: On Life Without Her Sister 2) 'Big Girl Small': Humiliation, High School Style"
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Widespread Panic: King of the Jam | [
"While countless bands have tried to claim the throne left vacant by The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic has made a strong case for itself. Its rootsy Southern jam-rock, informed by jazz and blues idioms, lends it credibility, but the music would be nothing without the musicianship and virtuosity that holds it toge... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Kishi Bashi: Unique Performances In Time | [
"Consider this name: Kishi Bashi. It has a pleasant, repetitive character with a nice — if unusual — little loop. It's an apt stage name for a musician who's creating something haunting, beautiful and maybe a little off-kilter through the technology of looping. Kishi Bashi is also known as K. Ishibashi, a Japanese-... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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iPad's Distant Ancestor -- 1976 Apple One -- For Sale | [
"Christie's Auction House is planning to sell an Apple One computer, an ancestor of all those Macintosh computers around today. Many years ago, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the computer in Jobs' family garage. It sold in 1976 for $666.66. Now this relic may sell in the hundreds of thousands of dollars."
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"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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WPA Recordings Captured Life History Of 10,000 Everyday People | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to StoryCorps founder Dave Isay about the audio recordings made by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression."
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"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Curbs Political Activity | [
"Zimbabwe sees political unrest, as President Robert Mugabe attempts to postpone the country's presidential election. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters take to the streets after Mugabe refuses to let an opposition party host a public rally. Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks with Farai Chideya."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Obama Campaign: Barack Stinks at Debating | [
"The Obama campaign is circulating a remarkably un-subtle expectations-setting memo. The note quotes myriad news sources praising John McCain's debating chops and foreign policy expertise, along with some of their own special brand of analysis: The centerpiece of John McCain's campaign has been his more than a qua... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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It's a Public Radio Blogtroversy! | [
"But not on this blog, not on my watch. Over at Boing Boing, some irritable (and cheap) This American Life fans have been grousing over paying for podcasts. The debate encapsulates many of the problems of distributing stuff on the Internet, whether it be radio, music or video. Former TAL intern Chris Ladd says not ... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Blurred Red Lines, Cold War Two: Electric Pooty Poot and A Long Hard Trip to Florida."
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The Bach Collegium Of Munich, | [
"The Bach Collegium of Munich, in concert at the 1994 Prades (PRAHD) Music Festival in France, performs the Concerto in D Minor for Oboe, Violin and Orchestra by Johann Sebastian Bach. (Radio France/EBU)"
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"Critic Barrymore Laurence Scherer reviews a new series of recordings of the cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach by the Bach Collegium of Japan."
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Some College Coaches Took Bribes To Fake Students' Athletic Records | [
"Some college coaches took cash bribes to fabricate students’ athletic credentials as part of what prosecutors are calling the largest college admissions scam ever uncovered. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca (@pescami), host of the daily podcast “The Gist” and edi... | [
"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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U.S., Mexican Officials Meet On Border Security | [
"Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder are in Mexico strategizing with officials there on how to fight the arms trade fueling Mexico's bloody drug war. Napolitano recently announced that her department will shift resources to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the increasi... | [
"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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Portugal Explores The Dark Side Of Its Colonial Past | [
"In the capital Lisbon, 2 public projects represent different views of the country's colonial past. One is a memorial to victims of slavery and the other is a museum celebrating Portuguese explorers."
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Bonus Interview: The Future of Books | [
"Guest Kevin Kelly. Kevin Kelly of Wired Magazine tells us about the digital future of the old-fashioned book, and the copyright issues that complicate it."
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Obama, Staff No Improper Dealings With Ill. Gov. | [
"President-elect Barack Obama and two of his advisers were interviewed by federal agents investigating corruption in the Illinois Governor's Office. Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accused of trying to cash in on his power to appoint Obama's successor in the U.S. Senate. An internal review of the Obama transitio... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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Greece Cracks Down on Terrorism as Olympics Near | [
"Greek government officials, pointing to the recent arrest of 15 terrorism suspects, say the nation is serious about security for next summer's Olympic Games in Athens. Elaborate preparations are being made to keep athletes and spectators safe. NPR's Tom Goldman reports."
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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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Medical Marijuana Use Sprouting In Israel | [
"Israel has become a world leader in the use of medical marijuana. More than 10,000 patients have received government licenses to consume the drug to treat ailments such as cancer and chronic pain. But while the unorthodox treatment has gained acceptance in Israel, it still has its critics. Susan Malkah breathes in... | [
"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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Risks And Benefits Of The U.S. Speaking Out About Iran | [
"President Trump has tweeted his support for protesters in Iran. But what could the U.S. realistically do to help? NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Gary Sick of Columbia University about U.S. policy options on Iran."
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Negotiations for Darfur Peace Extended in Nigeria | [
"Sudan's government and rebel groups are extending peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria. Rebels have rejected draft peace agreements concerning Sudan's Darfur region, but agreed to continue negotiating with the government under pressure from the United States."
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From The Chamber Music Northwest | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Tax Flattery | [
"Republican candidates Herman Cain (9%), Rick Perry (20%) and Newt Gingrich (15%) are all enamored of a flat federal tax. Steve Greenberg lets some air out of their proposals, while Rick McKee isn't willing to hum along with President Obama's alternative."
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Retail Sales Grow Unexpectedly | [
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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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Woes Mount For Boeing's Much-Awaited Dreamliner | [
"Boeing's fleet of 787 test planes remains grounded. An onboard fire during a test flight a month ago revealed a serious problem in the new jet's electrical system and the company is still trying to come up with the precise fix. The composite-built, twin-aisle, long-range jet should have gone into passenger service... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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British Columbia Land Claims | [
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Spandex? Some Cyclists Prefer Tweed | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Amir ElSaffar Navigates Uncharted Blue Notes On 'Alchemy' | [
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Boston Marathon Bombers Described As Chechens | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Corey Flintoff in Moscow for reaction to news that Boston Marathon bombing suspects are from Chechnya. One suspect has been killed and the other is on the run. Authorities have encouraged Boston-area residents to shelter in place."
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Star Wars Ticket Lines | [
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Pentagon Touts TV Feed as 'Unfiltered Resource' on Iraq | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- As Attacks Continue, NATO Scales Back Joint Operations In Afghanistan. -- Romney's Wrong And Right About The '47 Percent'. -- Palestinians Have 'No Interest ... In Establishing Peace,' Romney Says. Other stories in the news: -- \"Syria Tested Chemical Weapons Systems, Witnesse... | npr | {
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Midnight Monday Marks the Medicare Deadline | [
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Ex-Libyan Ambassador Slides Over To Rebel Side | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to former Libyan ambassador Ali Aujali, who quit his official post with the government to become the U.S. representative of Libya's Transitional National Council. He is baffled and angered by the lack of progress toward convincing Washington to hand over the Gadhafi regime's frozen assets to Li... | [
"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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Government Throws Citigroup $20B Lifeline | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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The New Republic: Debt Proposal Must Be Engaged | [
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Cuban Dissident Couple Survive Strains of Surveillance | [
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"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Israel Agrees to Help Coordinate Palestinian Vote | [
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<I>When Brendan Met Trudy</I> | [
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Women's Beach Volleyball Final Will Be All-American Affair | [
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Economic Debate Takes Form in Campaign | [
"As Democrats narrow the field of presidential candidates, the debate over the economic policies of the Bush White House begin to take shape. NPR's Michele Kelemen gets a preview of some of the points of contention from Robert Reischauer, president of the Urban Institute and former director of the Congressional Bud... | [
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Behind The Shortage Of Special Ed Teachers: Long Hours, Crushing Paperwork | [
"There is a letter that school districts really don't like sending home to parents of special education students. Each state has a different version, but they all begin with something like this: \"Dear Parent, as of the date of this letter your child's teacher is not considered 'highly qualified.' \" And then: \"Th... | [
"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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Arabs React to New of Saddam's Capture | [
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Trump Considers Potential Actions He Might Take Against Iran Before His Term Ends | [
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Plane Crash Outside Moscow Kills Everyone On Board, Says Russian Official | [
"Updated at 11:40 a.m. ET A Saratov Airlines plane crashed about 25 miles from Moscow where it took off, evidently killing everyone on board, said Russia's Transport Minister. The plane disappeared from radar shortly after takeoff from Domodedovo Airport at 2:21 p.m. local time, en route to the Russian city of Orsk... | [
"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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GM Recall Distrust Trickles Down To Dealers | [
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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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For Startups Marketing To Seniors, A Novel Idea: Move In With Them | [
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John McChesney Reports On The Massive Task Facing Corporations | [
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GOP Swallows Bitter Pill After Trump Dominates Super Tuesday | [
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These Teachers Are Learning Gun Skills To Protect Students, They Say | [
"Will arming teachers make schools safer? While that debate continues across the country, this week more than a dozen school employees from around Colorado spent three days learning advanced gun skills at a shooting range outside of Denver. \"I don't have any children of my own,\" says Kelly Blake, \"so these stude... | [
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The Perils — And Unexpected Benefits — Animals Caught In Storms Experience | [
"Massive storms can disrupt travel plans, destroy communities and hamper daily routines. Fortunately, sophisticated weather forecasting systems can oftentimes buy humans time to prepare or evacuate when a dangerous storm is approaching. But what about animals? Steven Rinella, host of the Netflix show “MeatEat... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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School Counselors Grapple with Military Recruitment | [
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Brocade Ex-CEO Convicted of Fraud | [
"A jury in San Francisco has convicted Gregory Reyes, the former chief executive of Brocade Communications Systems, of conspiracy to defraud shareholders. The executive of the San Jose-based high-tech firm could face years in prison and millions of dollars in fines."
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Global Warming Conference | [
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Around Cincinnati for October 21, 2007 | [
"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Facing the Challenges of Growing Up Gifted | [
"Unlike most folks people her age (or older), Chelsea Dock has performed on the piano at Madison Square Garden, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Chelsea is only twelve years old; she started performing at the age of six. She, her father, and an expert take us inside the lives of chi... | [
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KCRW Presents: John Legend | [
"In between sold-out shows in Los Angeles, John Legend joined KCRW for an intimate performance at Apogee Studios in Santa Monica, where he played old favorites, new songs, and even a few covers. The nine-time Grammy-winning singer has been on the road nonstop behind his 2013 album Love In The Future, and was in fin... | [
"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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We Have a ScuttleButton Winner! | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Trump Responds To Pittsburgh Shooting | [
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Weekend Edition on Twitter | [
"Weekend Edition is now on Twitter. If you're not familiar with it, Twitter is an online community that lets people from around the world chat with each other over the Web and through text messaging. The trick is your posts can only be up to 140 characters in length. You can now follow what projects Scott and Liane... | [
"American Muslim comedian and actor Ahmed Ahmed recalls his journey to Mecca for the Hajj. More From Ahmed Ahmed Watch on YouTube. Watch on YouTube. Watch on YouTube. Watch on YouTube. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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Faith Council Members Take A Step Back From Advising Trump | [
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Biden To Make Historic Census Director Pick With Latinx Statistician Rob Santos | [
"In a historic move, President Biden is naming Robert Santos, one of the country's leading statisticians and the American Statistical Association's president, as his intended nominee to head the U.S. Census Bureau. If confirmed by the Senate, Santos, who is Latinx, would be the first permanent director of color for... | [
"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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Looking Back: Reflecting On The Past To Understand The Present | [
"In a way, all of us are time travelers. If we just pause and close our eyes we can wander back to our first kiss...our first breakup...that grandparent we should have visited...the summer that went on forever. This week, we explore two emotions that pull us into the past: regret and nostalgia. How can we make thes... | [
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American Indicators Check-In: The Faces And Stories Behind The Economic Statistics | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the American indicators, four people whose stories illustrate what the American economy faces a month after President Biden signed a coronavirus relief bill into law."
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Democratic Presidential Campaigns Adapt To Coronavirus Concerns | [
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For Photographer Of Birds, A Spotlight On Beauty | [
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President Trump Congratulates Putin On Re-Election | [
"President Trump congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday for winning re-election, in a contest marred by ballot-box stuffing and forced voting. Trump's words drew an immediate rebuke from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., chairman of the Armed Services Committee and a longtime Putin critic. The congratulato... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Ride 'Em, Chameleon! 'Rango' A Wild, Wacky Western | [
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A Favorite Son of Philadelphia Falls in Iraq | [
"Army Cpl. Carl Johnson Jr. of Philadelphia died in Mosul when a roadside bomb exploded near his armored vehicle. Johnson, 21, was a high-school football player who had a motorcycle, nice rims on his car and a way with the ladies, friends say. His high-school football buddies kept up with him on MySpace. NPR's Phy... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Republican Senator (And Medical Doctor) On Legislative Response To Coronavirus | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. and a physician, about congressional efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic."
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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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Stymied By Tariffs, Some New England Businesses Struggle To Stay Afloat | [
"Two New England businesses that have been impacted by President Trump’s tariffs have very different opinions on trade policy. Alliant Metals in Hampstead, New Hampshire, relies on imported stainless steel. The company cuts it on the factory floor with water jets and band saws, President Chris Buchanan says. Buchan... | [
"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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DOJ Allows Prosecutors To Investigate Trump's False Voting Claims | [
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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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Islamic State Reportedly Seizes Last Syria-Iraq Border Crossing | [
"Fighters with the self-declared Islamic State have seized the last border crossing in Syria, where they control half of the country, according to a British-based monitoring group. Syrian government forces withdrew from al-Tanf, known as al-Waleed in Iraq, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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Ireland Lacrosse Bows Out Of 2022 World Games So Iroquois Nationals Can Play | [
"When invitations went out to men's lacrosse teams to compete in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., there was a big omission. The No. 3 Iroquois Nationals, a team that represents the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, wasn't on the list. Organizers said the Nationals could not compete because it is not from a sover... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Eating Between The Lines: The Supermarket Shopper's Guide To The Truth Behind Food Labels | [
"Guest: Kimberly Lord Stewart, Award Winning Food Journalist, Editor in Chief of Dining Out Magazine, and a Contributor to Natural Home magazine"
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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An Orphan's Tale: 'Love in the Driest Season' | [
"For years Neely Tucker was a foreign correspondent covering the world's most dangerous hot spots -- Sarajevo, Nairobi, Kinshasa. In 1997 he was based in Zimbabwe. At that time, the country was the epicenter of the AIDS crisis in Africa. Unable to have children of their own, Tucker and his wife, Vita, threw themse... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Venezuela To Display Chavez Body For Perpetuity | [
"Funeral services will be held Friday for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died this week after a long battle with cancer. Dozens of presidents and dignitaries are in Caracas, including the leaders of some pariah countries that are adversaries of the United States."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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