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Undocumented For Decades, One Latino Trump Voter Grapples With Immigration Debate | [
"Carlos Duran came to the U.S. from Colombia when he was 19 years old, living without documents for decades before becoming a citizen three years ago. He also voted for Donald Trump. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Duran (@carlos_e_duran), an Evangelical minister and board member of the National H... | [
"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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House Considers Bill Enacting 9/11 Report Measures | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Connie Rice Commentary: U.S. Prison Abuse and Iraq | [
"The Iraqi prison abuse scandal continues to shock the nation. But some say our own prison system is a model for such bad behavior. Commentator Connie Rice talks to NPR's Tavis Smiley about the connection."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Exporting Hip-Hop Abroad | [
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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The Short List: A Flak Jacket in Your Carry-On | [
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Beyond Slurpees: Many Japanese Mini-Marts Now Cater To Elders | [
"In Japanese cities, space is at a premium. So convenience stores that cram everything from Kleenex to rice balls into a few square yards are everywhere. You can't walk five minutes in most cities without running into one or two or even half a dozen. But they're not just a place for Slurpees and snacks. Nearly 27 p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Japanese Pianist Kei Itoh | [
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India's 1947 Partition And The 'Deadly Legacy' That Persists To This Day | [
"Mahatma Gandhi, who used passive resistance in the fight for Indian independence, is known worldwide as a symbol of peace. But Americans know much less about the violence that erupted when the British pulled out of India in 1947. After Muslim leaders demanded their own state, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs attacked eac... | [
"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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Clyburn: Lies Being Spread About Health Care Reform | [
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn, a Democrat from South Carolina, called citizens who have been booing, heckling and interrupting town hall meetings \"hostile and rude.\" These vocal opponents of President Obama's health care plan are no longer engaged in a civil debate, Clyburn tells NPR's Michel Martin, but are... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Car Talk 0833 August 16, 2008 | [
"A messy divorce gets messier, and more fun. Also: A 13-year old kid plus a 14-year old Nissan equals one worried Mom. On Stump the Chumps, what made a Porsche turn semi-suicidal? Honda's brilliant anti-theft system? Maybe not."
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Solving The Special Ed Teacher Shortage: Quality, Not Quantity | [
"All over the United States, schools are scrambling to find qualified special education teachers. There just aren't enough of them to fill every open position. That means schools must often settle for people who are under-certified and inexperienced. Special ed is tough, and those who aren't ready for the challenge... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Where The GOP Candidates Stand On The Debt Plan | [
"With Republicans so divided on the debt-ceiling plan, the issue could be a major fault line in the 2012 presidential race. Only two contenders currently serve in Congress, but NPR took a look at how they all might vote on House Speaker John Boehner's bill:"
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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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Weird Winter Has Gardeners Itching To Plant, Despite The Risks | [
"Right about now, gardeners are aching to get out and plant. Usually, in the February dregs of winter, that desire is dashed by cold, wet, maybe even frozen soil. But this year is different. Here in Washington, D.C., snowdrops came up almost a month ago, and the daffodils have been blooming for two weeks. It's tem... | [
"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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John Hemingway: "Strange Tribe" (The Lyons Press) | [
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The Coup: 'Pick a Bigger Weapon' | [
"<em>Pick a Bigger Weapon</em> is the new CD from the San Francisco Bay Area progressive rap group The Coup. Christian Hoard of <em>Rolling Stone</em> magazine offers a review of the album, which mixes nostalgic beats and rhythms from the 1970s with contemporary political messages."
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"Stories: 1) Linda Bilmes on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 2) Joseph Stiglitz on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 3) A 'Brighter' Album from the Drive-By Truckers"
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Oil Rush A Cash Cow For Some Farmers, But Tensions Crop Up | [
"A remarkable transformation is underway in western North Dakota, where an oil boom is changing the state's fortunes and leaving once-sleepy towns bursting at the seams. In a series of stories, NPR is exploring the economic, social and environmental demands of this modern-day gold rush. Donny Nelson is a third-gen... | [
"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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When Parents Are The Ones Too Distracted By Devices | [
"Having a teenager lost in his or her cellphone — texting friends and communicating with parents in monosyllabic grunts — has become a trope of the Internet age. But teens are not the only ones distracted by their devices. Many parents have the same problem. As much as I hate to admit it, I'm one of them. A couple ... | [
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U-Boat Gets New Home in Chicago | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with Ed McDonald, director of exhibit projects at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, about moving a 252-foot long, 700-ton German submarine to its new home in an underground exhibit hall. The U-505 submarine was captured during World War II off the coast of Africa and has for yea... | [
"Stories: 1) The Surprisingly Social Gray Whale 2) Hemingway's 'Feast' On The Move Into New Edition"
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Mark Hatfield Dead At 89; Former GOP Senate Moderate Defied Party | [
"The death at age 89 of Mark Hatfield, the former U.S. senator from Oregon and moderate Republican who repeatedly challenged his party's orthodoxy, is a reminder of how hard it can be in American politics to think and act independently. In its obituary, OregonNews recalls how Hatfield sometimes swam against not jus... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Seeds Of Change: Mini Gardens Help Drive The Growth Of Food At Home | [
"The short, but intense, growing season in Vermont might be a drawback for some, but for native son Cam MacKugler, it has turned out to be the key to developing his container garden kit startup, Seedsheet. \"Up here in Vermont,\" says MacKugler, \"we don't have a lot of time to grow our food, so the goal is to get ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Brazil's Post Offices Help Deliver Christmas Wishes | [
"\"Dear Father Christmas,\" the letter reads, \"my name is Larissa. I know that you are very busy and that you live a long way away in the North Pole, but I'd like to ask you for a gift because my mother doesn't have enough money to buy what I want.\" There are piles of similar letters — many decorated with sticker... | [
"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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Dodgers Win Without Manny Ramirez | [
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have been able to keep their winning ways going despite the loss of slugger Manny Ramirez to a steroids suspension. With Ramirez out, veteran outfielder Juan Pierre stepped in and stepped up, helping Los Angeles maintain the best record in baseball."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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More Evacuations Likely in Quake Aftermath | [
"China's devastating earthquake in May left almost 70,000 dead and five million homeless. Thousands of the displaced people are now being evacuated again as rivers clogged with debris threaten to overflow. One such camp is on Peach Blossom Mountain near Jiangyou."
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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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The Next Step In Nairobi | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on how the investigation into the US embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya will likely play out here in Washington as investigators examine residue found on debris and property from Nairobi."
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The 'Next Big Step': Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks And Strokes | [
"They're calling it Million Hearts – a newly launched campaign to put a half-dozen simple and proven public health strategies into wider practice. Federal health officials say it can prevent a million heart attacks and strokes between now and 2016. Federal officials call it \"the next big step\" in cardiovascular p... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Review: 'Merchant of Venice' | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews <EM>Merchant of Venice</EM> starring Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino."
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Elaine Stritch: 'I'm Not Easy' | [
"The legendary actress Elaine Stritch died this week. NPR's Scott Simon remembers her career and an interview he had with her earlier this year."
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Pat Dowell Takes A Look At ' >Citizen Ruth</I>', | [
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"Sheehan reviews the new film <EM>The Mexican.</EM>"
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MAUREEN CORRIGAN with a review of Martin Amis'' new collection of Essays, "Visiting Mrs | [
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Latino Activists Discuss Living with HIV | [
"HIV/AIDS activists Alex Gudino, of the Resource Center of Dallas, and Dennis De Leon, of the Latino Commission on AIDS, discuss news about the growing rate of HIV/AIDS infections among Latinos in the U.S. Both men are living with HIV. CHERYL CORLEY, host: And now we continue our conversation on the growth in the... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Trump, Addressing Far-Right QAnon Conspiracy, Offers Praise For Its Followers | [
"President Trump addressed the baseless, far-right QAnon conspiracy theory directly for the first time on Wednesday, saying he didn't know much about the online community and its followers other than \"they like me very much.\" \"I heard that these are people who love our country,\" Trump added in response to a que... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Prolific Filmmaker Sidney Lumet | [
"The <em>Dog Day Afternoon</em> director spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 about his career, which spanned more than five decades and included credits for acting, directing, screenwriting and producing."
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Afghan Election Crisis Deepens After Audit Results | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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How Modern Life Depletes Our Gut Microbes | [
"Looks like many of us don't have the right stomach for a paleodiet. Literally. Two studies give us a glimpse into our ancestors' microbiome — you know, those trillions of bacteria that live in the human gut. And the take-home message of the studies is clear: Western diets and modern-day hygiene have wiped a few do... | [
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Bill Clinton, Big Money To Leave Foundation If Hillary Clinton Is Elected | [
"Major changes would come to the Clinton Foundation if Hillary Clinton is elected president this fall. Bill Clinton would step down from the foundation board and it would stop accepting money from foreign and corporate sources, the former president told staff on Thursday. Information on the possible role of Chelsea... | [
"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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Report Says Big Changes Are Needed In How Doctors Are Trained | [
"The way American doctors are trained needs to be overhauled, an expert panel recommended Tuesday, saying the current $15 billion system is failing to produce the medical workforce the nation needs. \"We recognize we are recommending substantial change,\" says health economist and former Medicare Administrator Gail... | [
"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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Finding a Cure Through Politics | [
"Should there be a Cabinet-level post to focus on deadly diseases? That's the goal of the American Center for Cures, an initiative launched by Lou Weisbach, founder of the promotional products company HALO, and Dr. Richard Boxer, a one-time finalist for the job of U.S. Surgeon General. They speak with NPR's Tavis S... | [
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Paul Park's 'Three Marys' | [
"Alan Cheuse reviews <EM>The Three Marys</EM> by Paul Park. The book is an imaginative retelling of material from the Gospels, specifically the stories of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus."
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Watch Live: The Lumineers In Concert | [
"Even if you don't know much else about Denver folk-rock band The Lumineers, you definitely know \"Ho Hey.\" After the band released its self-titled debut in 2012, that stomp-along single became ubiquitous, and helped make The Lumineers an instant summer-festival mainstay. Four years later, singer and guitarist Wes... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Businesses Challenge Arizona's Immigration Law | [
"The federal government may be putting the squeeze on illegal workers, but a number of states are targeting the other side of the employment equation. Business owners in Arizona could be facing the nation's harshest law against employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. It isn't known yet whether a federal... | [
"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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Author Michael Crichton Dies Of Cancer | [
"The master of the \"techno thriller,\" Michael Crichton, has died at the age of 66. He was battling cancer. Crichton was best known for scary stories of science gone wrong in popular books like <em>The Andromeda Strain</em> and <em>Jurassic Park.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Corker: 'The Big Piece That Was Not Going To Be Ready Was Derivatives' | [
"Derivatives reform doesn't get as much news play as other pieces of the financial-reform debate (I'm looking at you, CFPA). Maybe it should. \"The big piece that was not going to be ready was derivatives,\" Bob Corker said today, after Chris Dodd said he'd introduce a Senate bill without any Republican support. An... | [
"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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Chocolate May Give You Acne After All | [
"New research brings the old wives' tale — that eating sugar causes breakouts — back to life. Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate.com columnist Dr. Sydney Spiesel, a pediatrician and professor at Yale Medical School. ALEX CHADWICK, host: This is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick. MADELEINE BRAND, host: And I'm Made... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Ten U.S. Troops Killed in Iraqi Attacks | [
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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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As State Mandates Lift, How San Antonio Mayor Will Keep City Safe Amid COVID-19 | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg about the governor's announcement to lift coronavirus restrictions and his options while the virus is still widespread in his city."
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NASA Chief O'Keefe Will Reportedly Step Down | [
"<EM>The Houston Chronicle</EM> reports that NASA chief Sean O'Keefe will likely step down from his position as early as Monday. O'Keefe has led the agency for nearly three years and is now a leading candidate for chancellor of Louisiana State University. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's David Kestenbaum."
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Foreign Policy: Tunisia Teaches Us About Democracy | [
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Introducing ... The Inept, Inert 'Inhumans' | [
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Texas County On High Alert After Second Law Official Is Killed | [
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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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Bayard Rustin: The Man Who Organized The March On Washington | [
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Long Forgotten, 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Survivor Speaks Out | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Democratic Frontrunners Debate, EPA Clean Water Rollback | [
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What To Watch In July: 'Ted Lasso,' 'Black Widow,' Olympics And A Whole Lot More | [
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Few Guidelines Exist on Voting and Dementia | [
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A Doctor Takes A Look In The Medicare Mirror | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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ATM Stolen From Bank Falls Off Trailer | [
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Mr. T Not Picked To Serve On Jury | [
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Chronicling The Ouster Of Donald Sterling | [
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IRS Hails Response To Amnesty For Offshore Accounts | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Landowner Calls On Death To Save Her Farm | [
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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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Norway's Drunken Driving Fines Based On Income | [
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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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Miriam Makeba: The Voice Of 'World Music' | [
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For GM, It's Good News And Bad News | [
"While profits at GM continue to rise despite a sharp increase in gas prices, much of the increase has come from selling smaller cars, like the Chevy Cruz. That's the good news. The bad? There's a huge recall of the Cruz because of transmission and other problems."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Letters: Importing Foreign Doctors | [
"Melissa Block reads emails from listeners about the U.S. importing foreign doctors and corrects the name of a victim we misidentified in a follow-up to the investigation surrounding ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner."
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Woman, Who Was In Theater During Shooting, Gives Birth | [
"A bit of sunshine from Colorado: Katie Medley, who was with her husband in the Aurora theater when a gunman opened fire, gave birth a to baby boy this morning. Hugo Jackson Medley was born at 7:11 a.m., The Denver Post reports. Mom and baby are doing well. The AP reports that Medley came out of the mass shooting O... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Costumes in the News? | [
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"Wedding Announcements from Kasper Hauser's upcoming book Weddings of the Times."
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Not My Job: 'Coco' Director Lee Unkrich Gets Quizzed About Taco Bell | [
"Three questions about a not-so-authentic Mexican eatery. <em>Originally broadcast Nov. 11, 2017.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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Medicine Needs More Research On Female Animals, NIH Says | [
"Many potential new drugs look like they could be big winners — at least when judged by how well they work in mice or other lab animals. Over the years, there have been a number of promising cancer \"cures,\" possible Alzheimer's treatments, and candidate drugs for holding back the ravages of various degenerative d... | [
"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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Privileged Primates And The Mothers Who Mock Them | [
"I confess: As a Ph.D.-carrying mother of two and student of human behavior, I couldn't resist reading Primates of Park Avenue, the provocative memoir about motherhood on New York City's Upper East Side, released this month. The book's author, Wednesday Martin, who has a Ph.D. in comparative literature and cultural... | [
"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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Obama Wants To Change How Businesses Are Taxed | [
"Administration officials have begun offering more details of what President Obama has in mind. David Wessel of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> talks to Renee Montagne about pro-business comments in the State of the Union speech."
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News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, SolarWinds Hack, Ethiopian Conflict | [
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Former Terror Expert: 'Very Confident' Case Will Be Solved | [
"Investigators are following every lead after yesterday's bombings at the Boston Marathon. Host Michel Martin speaks with Don Borelli, a former FBI special agent on terrorism, to hear how investigators piece together a crime like this, and determine who is responsible."
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Missile Flop Highlights Flaws in Russian Military | [
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: Jack J, 'Something (On My Mind)' | [
"For smoked-out house music, the tunes wafting from the Mood Hut in Vancouver are some of the dankest right now. Jack J's \"Something (On My Mind)\" coasts on the back of a warbling, four bar chord progression. But throughout the ten minute track, sax samples and guitar plucks dress this riff in surprises, with cri... | [
"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Who Put The 'Hispanic' In Hispanic Heritage Month? | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Reasons To Look Up This Month: 'Earthshine' And Visible Planets | [
"This month, skygazers will have the chance to see something called “earthshine” on the moon, as well as Jupiter, Mars, Venus and a rare sighting of the elusive Mercury. Here & Now hosts Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young speak with Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine about where in the s... | [
"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Gettleman: Reporting From Mogadishu 2) 'Pearl Buck In China': A Child Across The Good Earth 3) Slow 'Eclipse' Knows Just How To Stalk Its Target"
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10 episodios para empezar a escuchar Radio Ambulante | [
"Esta selección de historias está pensada para quienes apenas descubren Radio Ambulante. Es un top 10 diverso y que representa bien nuestro trabajo. Ojalá lo disfruten y queden con ganas de escuchar más episodios. Hasta inicios de este siglo, la industria del doblaje en México vivía una época dorada. Algunos de l... | [
"¿Qué está pasando con el tráfico de drogas durante la pandemia? Esta semana hablamos con los periodistas José Luis Pardo y Alejandra Sánchez Inzunza —cofundadores de la productora Drómomanos, premiada por sus trabajos sobre violencia y drogas— para entender cómo la crisis está afectando a la industria del narcotrá... | npr | {
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Mike Rogers, Former House Intel Committee Chairman, On Trump-Putin | [
"The president's whirlwind week undercut U.S. intelligence agencies, challenged alliances and forced Republicans to confront him. Former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers explains how political norms are no more."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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'Julie And Julia': Take Two Foodies, Stir On Screen | [
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Lynn Downey, Historian For Levi Strauss & Company | [
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The Latest On Iran Deal: Obama Says Deal Provides New Way Forward | [
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Net Activists Helped Decide Connecticut's Primary | [
"Bloggers and other Internet activists have been quick to claim credit for Democratic Senate candidate Ned Lamont's primary win. But it's still not clear where the future of Internet politics lies. Will an online free-for-all take control of campaigns away from candidates and consultants? And, of course, no one can... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Facebook's Zuckerberg Turns 28, With Billions Of Reasons To Celebrate | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Apple's Steve Jobs Hits Stage For Release Of New iPad | [
"Recap at 2:57: Apple CEO Steve Jobs emerged from medical leave to introduce the new iPad 2. This post was updated as details came out at the event unveiling the new tablet. Updated at 2:50: The Apple Store is back online, featuring the new lineup of iPads. In addition to the new tablets, Apple also introduce \"Sma... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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American Couple Quarantined In Italy On Effects Of Prolonged Isolation | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep checks back in with David Unger and his wife Kathleen Quinn, an American couple who have not left their home in Italy for two months."
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With Only One Runway, Kathmandu's Airport Hinders Earthquake Relief | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Sometimes You Have to Take a Beating | [
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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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With Japan In Recession, Prime Minister Calls For Snap Elections | [
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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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A Guide To This Season's Most Popular Gifts | [
"If you are still searching for the perfect holiday gifts, you are not alone. Jacqui Cheng of gadget-guide blogs The Wirecutter and The Sweethome spends most of her time searching for the latest and greatest gadgets and gifts, and testing for which ones are the best. Cheng joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson for... | [
"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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Puzzling Out How NPR Handles Corrections | [
"A recurring theme on our Open Forum posts is how NPR handles corrections. Lynn S., a regular participant on the blog, wrote: \"Why are some errors corrected but not others? Why are some corrections noted but not others?\" She pointed to a correction posted above the Morning Edition segment, \"GOP Says Obama Suppor... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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The Fed's Zero Problem | [
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Congress' New Agenda | [
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Germany's 'Melting Pot' World Cup Team | [
"With Germany set to play Spain in the semifinals Wednesday, Mary Louise Kelly speaks with German MP Ozcan Mutlu about the multinational makeup of the nation's soccer team. Mutlu, who is of Turkish origin, says he loves the integrated team and its German-Turk star."
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ICE Releases Hundreds Of Immigrants As Coronavirus Spreads in Detention Centers | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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President Biden Begins Climate Summit By Setting Ambitious Emissions Goals | [
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Another Look at the Immigration Debate | [
"Immigrant rights activist Deepa Fernandes has emigrated twice in her life, and her new book <em> Targeted: Homeland Security and the Business of Immigration</em>, takes a look at the politics of modern immigration. She talks to Farai Chideya about the connections between the Minute Men, Haiti's so-called \"boat ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Political Events This Week | [
"Host Howard Berkes talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about political events this week. Vice President Al Gore has selected Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman to be his running mate. Lieberman, would be the first Jewish vice presidential candidate in American history. A formal announcement from Gore is expected tomorr... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Where In The Mall Is Carmen Sandiego? | [
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"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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How Russia Is Reacting To The Oil Price War | [
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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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