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Roy Blunt to Fill DeLay's House Leadership Post | [
"Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) will temporarily replace House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who was indicted Wednesday by a Texas grand jury in a campaign finance scandal. Alex Chadwick discusses Blunt's career with Steve Kraske, political correspondent for <EM>The Kansas City Star</EM>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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How The British Tighten Their Belts | [
"The United States isn't the only nation suffering an economic downturn. But even though the British seem to enjoy a little nostalgic deprivation, they're still looking to save some money."
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Take A Trip In The CannaVan | [
"Colorado researchers are literally driving around federal marijuana laws. It happens in a converted Dodge Sprinter van nicknamed the Mystery Machine or the CannaVan. Sam Brasch (@samuelbrasch) of Colorado Public Radio explains why scientists use the mobile laboratory."
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Justice Department Investigating Airlines For Possible Price Collusion | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Virginia Governor: 'Clearly Too Many Guns In the Wrong Hands' | [
"\"There are too many guns in America, and there's clearly too many guns in the wrong hands.\" That's what Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said to reporters in front of the WDBJ building in Roanoke, Va. The governor, who promised to introduce gun-control legislation, was speaking two days after a gunman killed two jo... | [
"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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The University Of California | [
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Automakers Present Final Plea | [
"Executives of GM, Ford and Chrysler are presenting their latest bailout requests to Congress Thursday. The automakers are asking for as much as $38 billion dollars in loans to keep the industry alive. What are their chances of getting it?"
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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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Episode 15: Loss and Renewal | [
"Maya Shankar was well on her way to an extraordinary career as a violinist when an injury closed that door. This week, we look at how she wound up at the top of another field: the social sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."
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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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Flight Passenger Screening | [
"If you flew within the United States during June of this year, your passenger record may soon be sent to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA will test a new airline passenger screening system that scans both terrorist watch lists as well as classified information. We talk about the latest progr... | [
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70 Years of Candido Camero | [
"With a career spanning 70 years, legendary conga player Candido Camero decided to retire in 2016. <em>Latino USA</em> pays tribute to his career."
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Gulf Coast Communities Investigate Oily Sea Mist | [
"In Orange Beach, Ala., it's Ted Scarritt's business to know the condition of the beach. \"Today's a good day,\" he says. Scarritt owns Perdido Beach Services, a company that rents beach chairs and umbrellas. He's thrilled that the wind is blowing out of the north on this Labor Day weekend, when local businesses h... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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New Hospital Buildings Define Future Of Health Care | [
"Across the country, the health care industry is pouring billions of dollars into new hospitals and medical centers. And the new hospitals of today are very different than the ones they're replacing."
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Effort To Secure MH17 Crash Site On Hold Amid Fresh Fighting | [
"Fighting in Ukraine near the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 has international investigators staying away. NPR's Arun Rath talks with OSCE's Michael Bociurkiw about the investigation."
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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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Shakespeare's New Audience | [
"NPR's Renee Montagne reports that Hollywood has discovered a great new writer: Shakespeare. The Bard is becoming especially popular in movies aimed at teenagers."
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Vegan Dining with a Side of Self-Affirmation | [
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"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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Details Of Anthrax Investigation Awaited | [
"Federal officials are expected to release details of their investigation into Bruce Ivins, a government scientist who was being eyed in connection with the fatal anthrax attacks of 2001. Ivins committed suicide earlier this week."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Chinese Cruise Ship Death Toll Rises To 75 | [
"There are still only 14 survivors of Monday's cruise ship disaster in China's Yangtze River. Rescue teams have now cut holes through parts of the overturned ship's hull, but they've found no more survivors from the ship that carried more than 450 people. Cutting into the Eastern Star's hull is part of a desperate ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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Snow Can Make Or Break A Service Industry Employee | [
"In the service industries, snow days can mean no business, and consequently, no money. Shazad Butt, a local cab driver, has lost so much money due to the snow, he's worried about paying his bills for the month. \"Normally I make $150 in 8 hrs,\" said Butt. \"Now I'm just making 70, 80 dollars. But still I have to ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Enigmatic Dad, Precocious Daughter: 'Jack and Rose' | [
"<EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> film critic Kenneth Turan says director Rebecca Miller's life with her famous father, the late playwright Arthur Miller, has given her a deft hand for the story she tells in her latest film. <EM>The Ballad of Jack and Rose</EM> centers on an enigmatic father, a precocious daughter and an... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Soccer Coach Reflects On Walmart El Paso Mass Shooting | [
"On Saturday, Ben McGuire was raising money at Walmart in El Paso for a soccer team he helps coach when the mass shooting there happened. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with McGuire about the shooting. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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A Funny And Sexy Adaptation Of 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' | [
"The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a period adventure film. It has periods of international intrigue and periods of sexy comedy. Basically, it has a lot of periods. Even in this benighted age of wantonly colon-ized movie titles, U.N.C.L.E. stands out as the most punctuated picture of the year. Robert Vaughn and David McCa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Why Israel Is Staying On The Sidelines In Ukraine Crisis | [
"Israel has been largely silent about Russia's muscling in on Ukraine. The tiny country — with a Russian Jewish foreign minister — seems to want to preserve its good relations with Moscow."
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"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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Las Vegas Casinos Are Open At 50% Capacity. What About Las Vegas Hospitals? | [
"Las Vegas is on shaky footing as it reopens with one of the nation's highest infection rates. An NPR analysis shows the city could run into trouble with hospital capacity if cases keep climbing."
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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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In Chicago, White Sox Fans Elated | [
"The Chicago White Sox clinched a spot in the postseason Tuesday night when they won a one-game playoff for the central division championship with the Minnesota Twins. It's the first time since 1906 both of Chicago's baseball teams are in the playoffs. Ammad Omar reports for Chicago Public Radio. STEVE INSKEEP, ho... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Candidates Just Wanna Have Fund, Best of Seven, and I Feel Fine."
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Kids Pitch Business Ideas To Warren Buffett | [
"The kids competed in \"The Secret Millionaire's Club\" — an entrepreneurial contest tied to a web and cable series featuring a cartoon Warren Buffett. Thousands competed. Eight of them, ranging from age seven to 16, got to meet Buffett and present their ideas."
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Bounty Hunter Tom Evangelista | [
"The new reality TV series, <EM>Family Bonds</EM> follows Evangelista's bail bonds business. Evangelista lends money to post bond, and if the customer doesn't pay up, he tracks them down. The show airs on HBO Sundays at 10 p.m. ET."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Error Briefly Makes Chinese Education Firm World's Most Valuable Company | [
"For about eight minutes on Thursday, Hailiang Education Group outshone Apple, Alphabet and other titans, with a market capitalization that streaked past $5 trillion. But then a market error was corrected that had priced Hailiang's stock at a staggering $200,000, rather than around $10. With 25.7 million shares out... | [
"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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Michelle Kwan's Slow And Steady Workout Jams | [
"This month, we're creating The Ultimate NPR Workout Mix. As many of us head back to the gym in the new year, we're asking people what music makes them move. Today: the figure skating legend Michelle Kwan. For exercise, she says she runs and does Bikram yoga and Pilates. But there's one thing Kwan says she still en... | [
"Stories: 1) Uma Thurman: Before 'Her Eyes,' A Varied Life 2) Boogie-Woogie and Blues: Small Can Be Sweet"
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'It's All Politics' Takes A Thanksgiving Holiday | [
"It's almost Thanksgiving 2010 and like the turkeys pardoned at the White House Wednesday, we've also received our holiday dispensation; we've been told to take the next few days off from the It's All Politics blog. So, short of a national emergency, we won't be posting again until Monday. At least, that's the plan... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Bombing Kills At Least 14 In Afghanistan, Including Three NATO Troops. -- With First Debate This Week, We Really Are In Campaign's Final Stretch. Other stories in the news: Read More -- \"Payroll Tax Cut Is Unlikely To Survive Past Jan. 1 Deadline.\" (The New York Times) -- Ca... | npr | {
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Elephant Holds up Motorists | [
"If you're an elephant turned bandit, you don't need a gun; a couple of pointy tusks will do. <em>The Hindustan Times</em> reports an elephant bandit is holding up motorists in the eastern state of Orissa. His modis operandi is to stand in the middle of the highway until a car stops. He won't move until drivers win... | [
"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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Rightist Parties Gain Political Ground in Germany | [
"Two right wing parties had surprising success in German state elections earlier this fall, a result observers say reflected voter concerns about the nation's pending economic reforms. Now leaders of the two parties are setting their sights on national elections two years from now. NPR's Emily Harris reports."
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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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Summer Music Memories | [
"To a certain extent, we all share the same music every summer. Once the three or four hottest club bangers of the season find their way into rotation, they're all but inescapable — blasting from every trunk speaker and boom box, popping up in every TV commercial and movie trailer. But there are also songs and albu... | [
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PJ: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Before Paris Jones, aka PJ, starts \"Smoke,\" ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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U2 Postpones N. American Tour To 2011 | [
"From the moment the news hit last week that rock superstar Bono had emergency back surgery, it looked likely that the North American tour scheduled to start in June would be delayed. Now it turns out it's been postponed until 2011. The band announced Tuesday that it was canceling its North American dates because o... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, Tanks Deployed As Clashes Continue. Syria: Clinton To Meet Russian Diplomat; Sarin Fears Continue. Royal Watch: Kate Is Released From Hospital. And here are more early headlines: Bomb Wounds Afghan Intelligence Chief. (AP) Obama ... | npr | {
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Reddit Has 'Quarantined' Popular Pro-Trump Forum Over Violent Threats | [
"Reddit, the self-proclaimed \"front page of the Internet,\" is restricting a forum that is wildly popular among some of President Trump's core fans. Officials with Reddit said Wednesday that a community on the message board called The Donald, which has around 750,000 followers and is known for its provocative cont... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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17 Primary Candidates Vie For Rep. Henry Waxman's Seat | [
"When the Democrat from Southern California announced his retirement earlier this year, he opened up a seat that had been occupied for decades. The top-two vote getters will face off in November."
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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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SXSW 2014 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments | [
"On this week's show, our hosts are joined by Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite discoveries at SXSW. Everyone had such a swell time at the musical blitzkrieg that they came down with colds. Their respective illnesses cannot dampen the colorful and illuminating memories that they made at SXSW 2014. For Bob,... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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Standing Out in a Cast of Thousands | [
"Shoehorning 16 songs into only 35 minutes, Robert Pollard's new solo album Normal Happiness serves as yet another exercise in brevity for the notoriously prolific songwriter. Pollard and his former band Guided by Voices have long been known for their primitive post-punk experimentation and British Invasion-era pop... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Synchronized Shelving: Battle of the Librarians | [
"Book cart drill teams let loose at last year's library conference. On the show today, Julius C. Jefferson of the Library of Congress talked about the need for more African-American male librarians. He's in Anaheim, Calif., for the 2008 American Library Association Conference, where he'll convene a panel called \"A... | [
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Fallen Marine Officer Predicted His Death to Family | [
"Marine 2nd Lt. Joshua Booth died from a sniper's bullet while leading his squad on a foot patrol in Haditha. His family says he always wanted to be a Marine — even turning down an Army college scholarship to go instead to The Citadel, where he earned his commission as a Marine officer. Booth, who had been in Iraq ... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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NPR: Fresh Air for Wednesday, Mar 07 2007 | [
"Stories: 1) A Navy Doctor Goes 'On Call in Hell' 2) The Stooges Return with 'The Weirdness'"
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Three Kurdish Activists Found Dead In Paris; 'Without Doubt An Execution' | [
"Three Kurdish women, one of them a founding member of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) that seeks autonomy for Kurds in Turkey, were found shot to death today in Paris. From Paris, correspondent Eleanor Beardsley tells our Newscast desk that the French interior minister, Manuel Valls, was heard on television sayi... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Thousands Of Iranians Protest Falling Value Of The Rial | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm', It Could Be Worst In A Century. Giants Take 2-Game World Series Lead With 'Small Ball,' 'Slap & Score'. And here are more headlines: Both Presidential Candidates Return To Swing State Ohio This Weekend. (USA Today) Sununu Changes Statement ... | npr | {
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Panama To Free Crewmembers Of Seized North Korean Ship | [
"Panama says it will release most of the crew of a North Korean ship that was seized six months ago after it was found to be carrying Soviet-era jet planes and weapons from Cuba in violation of U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang. Panama says it will release 32 crew members, but that the captain and two others will remain ... | [
"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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Iraqi Official Pledges to Show 'Willingness to Cooperate' | [
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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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South Koreans Will Vote In Election In Masks And Gloves, Have Temperature Checked | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Scientists Are 'Spying On Whales' To Learn How They Eat, Talk And ... Walked? | [
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
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Should FEMA Be A Standalone Agency? | [
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'The Telling Room': This Cheese Stands Alone | [
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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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The Process of Legal U.S. Immigration | [
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Lost and Found Sound Finale | [
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Friday Political Mix: Obama, CBS Apologize; Rand Paul Copied | [
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At Least 100 Dead In Tanzania After Ferry Capsizes On Lake Victoria | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Trump Jr. Says 'In Retrospect' He Would Have Handled Russia Meeting Differently | [
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"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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What Is Progressive Prosecution? | [
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In Many Places, The Coronavirus Is Putting The Criminal Justice System On Hold | [
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Nursing Home Owners Acquitted of Patient Deaths | [
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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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Secret Service Agents Recalled From Overseas For Drinking | [
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The 'Line In The Sand' Dividing The U.S. And Mexico | [
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Rock Band Returns To Paris To Finish Show; Frontman Pans France's Gun Laws | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct | [
"Two additional women, violinists Emilia Mettenbrink and Raffaela Kalmar, have made allegations of sexual misconduct against violinist William Preucil, the concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra and a now-former instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM). Their accusations were printed in the Cleveland ... | [
"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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Olympic Swimming Trials | [
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Ad Plays Off Spitzer Case | [
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Brokaw's 'Boom' Tells Tales of the Sixties | [
"Tom Brokaw's new book, Boom, comes out just before the 40th anniversary of the socially and politically significant year, 1968. The former NBC Nightly News anchor says the lasting effects of the eventful time are \"as vigorously debated as the era that produced them.\" Brokaw discusses the controversial era of the... | [
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France Faces 2nd COVID-19 Wave | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following: Win For Wisconsin's Walker Seen As Blow For Democrats, Boost For GOP. Suicide Bombers Strike In Afghanistan; More Than 20 Civilians Killed. Syrian President Names Current Minister As New Prime Minister In Government Reform Process. (VOA) German Industrial... | npr | {
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Letters: Hurricane Relief | [
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A Windfall For A New Jersey Man And The Dominican Republic | [
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Not Much Juice In The A-Rod Biography | [
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Prosecutors Say Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Abused At Least 4 | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Sylvia Poggioli Reports From The Albanian Port Of Durres | [
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London Olympic Visitors Must Navigate Cockney Slang | [
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Sour Jobs Numbers May Be Another Sign Recession Is Coming | [
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NATO to Send Reinforcements to Kosovo | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Doctors Seek Tanning Salon Ban for Juveniles | [
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FAA Officials To Meet With Airlines And Pilots To Discuss Boeing 737 Max | [
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Eyeing Toys R Us' Future, Analyst Suggests Hands-On Displays | [
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New York Mayor Hopefuls Hit Campaign Trail | [
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Green Party Won't Endorse Nader | [
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Best Of: Larry Wilmore / Lily Tomlin | [
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"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Philadelphia Cardinal Discusses Rome Planning | [
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Memorable Music: Great Performances of 2006 | [
"NPR and select stations hosted dozens of live concerts in 2006, with stunning performances by some of the hottest acts on tour. Hear a mix of the most memorable shows, including the U.S. premiere of Paul McCartney's new choral work Ecce Cor Meum, one of Sleater Kinney's final live concerts, The Decemberists and mo... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Taser International President Tom Smith | [
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Vintage Beer? Aficionados Say Some Brews Taste Better With Age | [
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On Message: What Boehner's Saying (And What He's Not) About Sequester | [
"Earlier, we broke down a statement that President Obama has repeated about the sequester. As we continue trying to decipher the messaging war over the mandated budget cuts scheduled to kick in Friday, we now take a look at the political talking points of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. House Speaker John Boehn... | [
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Getting Too Old For Narnia In 'Light Between Worlds' | [
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Southern Remedy with Dr. Rick deShazo and Gene Edwards | [
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Excerpt: 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' | [
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A Senate Democrat's View Of The Debt Ceiling | [
"Though Republicans are driving the budget debate in the House, Democrats have the say in the Senate. Host Scott Simon talks with Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, about the debt ceiling standoff."
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"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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NASA Scientists Predict Another All-Time Heat Record For 2016 | [
"During the 12 months from May 2015 to May 2016, each month set an all-time heat record. That's on average around the world. Some places were not record breakers, but overall, global warming is increasing. NASA scientists talk about what the rest of this year may look like, and whether it will set yet another globa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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Justice Department Renews Focus On Homegrown Terrorists | [
"The U.S. has devoted billions of dollars to fighting terrorism overseas in the years since the Sept. 11 attacks. The Justice Department is increasingly warning about the danger posed by radicals on American soil, and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder wants prosecutors and FBI agents to devote more attention to the... | [
"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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Top Stories: Crisis In Syria Continues; Fire Rages In Calif. | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Crisis In Syria: U.S. Likely To Act Soon, AP Reports. -- STUNNING VIDEO: Pilots' View Of California's Rim Fire. Other news: -- \"U.S. Ready To Launch Syria Strike\" If Ordered, Defense Secretary Hagel Says. (BBC News) -- \"German News Report Says U.S. Spied On United Nations.\... | [
"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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How Fear Turned A Surplus Into Scarcity | [
"Today on the podcast, the story of one of the most destructive and mysterious food shortages in recent memory. Colbert described it on his Threatdown segment: The global food shortage is finally becoming an important story, because now it is affecting me. Costco and Sam's Club are now both rationing rice. You can... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Getting Lost In The Prison System | [
"Ten million people funnel in and out of our nation's jails and prisons every year. And every year, some of them get lost. Recently there have been two high-profile cases of such inmates — one who got out years too early, and one who stayed years too long. Both cases had disastrous consequences, but there's no easy... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Former British Army Sergeant Sentenced After Parachute Murder Attempt Of Wife | [
"At some point, they were in love. At least it looks as if they were in a photo that captures Emile Cilliers and his wife, Victoria, in what seems to be a moment of joy. He is dressed in a tuxedo and bow tie and has a closed-mouthed smile. She is wearing a deep blue halter with dangling earrings that match. Her smi... | [
"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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Midwest Flooding Could Result In More Than A Billion Dollars Of Losses For Farmers | [
"The flooding across the Midwest could result in more than a billion dollars of losses for farmers and ranchers. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Julie Kenney."
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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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Letters: Tweets, Gadgets, Tallest Horse | [
"Listeners responded to the stories on senatorial tweeting and the dangers of toddlers with electronic gadgets. Melissa Block and Michele Norris also have an update on the world's tallest horse."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Parsing The 'Free' In Free Community College | [
"Let's say you have invites to two parties that advertise \"free drinks!\" At the first party, there's simply an open bar. At the second party, though, you have to bring in your tax return, fill out a long form, and register to receive a cocktail grant in a given amount based on your annual income. Once those funds... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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