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Deadly Car Bomb Kills Scores North of Baghdad | [
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"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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As Protests Emerge, Brothers Agree To Give Trump Administration A Chance | [
"Sunday morning the Jackson brothers stood outside a little diner in Elizabethtown, N.Y. They grew up on Long Island, but for decades they've lived here in Essex County, a deeply rural corner of the Adirondack Mountains. People in these small towns voted strongly for Donald Trump in November. Asked about the presid... | [
"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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If This Doesn't Warm Your Heart, Nothing Will: Mariachis Serenade A Beluga | [
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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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'More Fool' Fry: Comedian's New Memoir Misses The Mark | [
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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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Wisconsin Man Holds Record For Eating Big Macs | [
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"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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'Fish In Exile' Is A Chronicle Of Grief Barely Survived | [
"Before the opening of Vi Khi Nao's Fish in Exile, a married couple, Ethos and Catholic, lose their twin children in a terrible accident at the seashore. By the time the reader opens to the first page, they — and the book itself — have been fragmented by the event, and are trying and failing to hold themselves toge... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Separating Medical Truth from Fiction | [
"Ever wonder whether all that medical advice your mother gave you was true? Family physician and former Assistant Surgeon General Douglas Kamerow has some answers from a recent investigation of medical beliefs."
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Radiohead's 'King Of Limbs' Live In Studio | [
"The members of Radiohead recently performed their entire King Of Limbs album live in studio for the BBC, and you can watch the whole thing online. The intimate performance has no audience or host, just the band working through the intricacies of the album's eight songs, plus two new tracks, \"The Daily Mail\" and ... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Nigerian Community Hit Hardest By Trump's Travel Ban Expansion | [
"President Trump’s new expansion of immigration restrictions for six countries could have devastating impacts on Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy. Last Friday, Trump officially extended a controversial travel ban to include six countries — Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, Tanzania, Eritrea and Nigeria. Unde... | [
"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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Martha Raddatz Talks With Outgoing Defense Secretary William Perry | [
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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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Episode 50: Broken Windows | [
"In the early 1980s, a couple of researchers wrote an article in <em>The Atlantic</em> that would have far reaching consequences. The article introduced a new idea about crime and policing. It was called Broken Windows. The idea was simple: A broken window is a sign of a neglected community, and a neglected communi... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Washington Nationals Head To The World Series For The 1st Time | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign. -- ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead Kurds In Northern Syria. -- Sen. Warren: We Need Regulators Who 'Work For The American People'. And here are more early headlines: Secret Service Unaware Armed Man Was Recent... | npr | {
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Remembering Charley Pride, First Black Member Of The Country Music Hall Of Fame | [
"Country music fans are remembering the man that many knew as the genre’s first Black superstar, Charley Pride. The 86-year-old died in Dallas, Texas, over the weekend of complications from COVID-19. Over a career that spanned decades, Pride won nearly every award available in his genre and in 2000, became th... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Slate's Damned Spot: The Bush TV Ad Blitz | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> editor Jacob Weisberg and chief political correspondent Will Saletan take a closer look at President Bush's new campaign ads."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Crank Caller; Tremendous History Month; The Hairball Group"
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My Journey Into The World Of Men's Beauty | [
"On a recent morning before work, I found myself fidgeting nervously in a makeup chair at Sephora as beauty director and veteran makeup artist David Razzano schooled me in the proper application of liquid foundation. \"Always start in the center of the face,\" Razzano said as he gently ran a brush across my face. \... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Annie Rogers: The Hidden Language of Trauma | [
"Annie Rogers: The Hidden Language of Trauma -- Forum talks to clinical psychologist Annie Rogers, author of \"The Unsayable: The Hidden Language of Trauma,\" which describes her work to help many girls find expression and healing for the sexual trauma that has shattered their childhoods."
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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The Thistle And Shamrock: At The Edge | [
"Hear the evolving sound of a new Celtic music inspired by jazz and classical arrangements and driven by contemporary and world rhythms. This episode originally aired the week of July 14. For more information on this program, please visit www.thistleradio.com."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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A Fiery Force For The Left, North Carolina NAACP Chief William Barber To Step Down | [
"North Carolina NAACP President William Barber, a liberal force against the state's attempts to limit voting rights and ban gay marriage, will step down from the organization next month. Barber, who was elected to the position in 2005, organized weekly \"Moral Mondays\" protests, calling on supporters to take a mor... | [
"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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U.S. Government Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriage In Utah | [
"The federal government announces that it will recognize same-sex marriages performed in Utah, despite state officials saying that they won't recognize them — at least for now. The same-sex marriages are under review in the federal court."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg | [
"Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg is a staff writer for the New Yorker, specializing in foreign reporting with an emphasis on Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His article, \"Letter from Cairo: Behind Mubarak: Egyptian Clerics and Intellectuals Respond to Terrorism\" appears in the Oct. 8 issue of the <EM>New Yorker<... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Ted Talk, Slow Bern, Queen B Stings"
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City Wants To Eclipse Annual Mooning Tradition | [
"For some in Southern California, nothing says \"summer\" like mooning a passing Amtrak train. At the biggest event in Orange County, parents even hold babies up to moon. But the civic leaders of Laguna Niguel think the tradition has gotten way out of control. The city council hopes its new ban on public drinking a... | [
"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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To Pitbull's Fans Around The World, 'Dale' Is A Way Of Life | [
"In our semi-regular Word Watch feature, we take a look at a word or phrase that's caught our attention, whether for its history, usage, etymology, or just because it has an interesting story. Miami rapper Pitbull has become a forceful presence on social media, with teenagers and music lovers of diverse ethnicities... | [
"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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That's It, I'm Moving: A Musical Guide To Canada | [
"The nation's blowhards have just a few days left to indulge in a time-honored quadrennial tradition: announcing that, if a certain candidate is elected president, they will pull up stakes and move to Canada. Regardless of political affiliation, these rants remain impressively consistent: \"Are you kidding me? This... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Pakistan Court Clears Musharraf for New Term | [
"Legal challenges to the continued rule of Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf were dismissed Monday, paving the way for him to serve a new five-year term as a civilian president. Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar dismissed three opposition petitions challenging Musharraf's victory in a disputed presidential ... | [
"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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Roundtable: Congressional Work, Ole Miss Math | [
"Topics: Public concerns about the work ethic of members of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, who take many breaks during the year, and a record number of black math docorates graduate from Ole Miss. Guests: Economist and author Julianne Malveaux; Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, professor of globalization a... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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'Lunatics On The Budget' | [
"Megan McArdle writes: People in polls are lunatics on the budget; they consistently oppose tax increases, oppose spending cuts, and strongly support balancing the budget. Depressingly, pollster Doug Rivers says that this is true even when you inform them of the sums involved--i.e., make sure that they know y... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Preakness Stakes Run In The Wake Of Baltimore Riots | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Jet.com Launches With The Goal To Rival Amazon | [
"The new online shopping service Jet.com launches today, and the company is trying to take on the likes of Amazon and Walmart. Jet CEO Marc Lore says his company will offer cheaper prices than Amazon, but the company will face an uphill climb against the retail giant. Jason Bellini of The Wall Street Journal joins ... | [
"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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Mizzou Points To Bigger Shifts In How College Athletes See Themselves | [
"This summer, football players at Northwestern University came very close to successfully forming a union — not to demand that they be paid, but to demand better scholarships and safety protocols. Had their bid succeeded, it might have changed college athletics — and, indeed, higher education — in some fundamental ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Vatican Prosecutor Indicts Defrocked Priest On Pedophilia Charges | [
"A Vatican prosecutor has indicted the Holy See's former ambassador to the Dominican Republic on charges that he sexually abused minors. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports the trial of Jozef Wesolowski will begin July 11 at a Vatican court. She filed this report for our Newscast unit: \"Wesolowski was called back to th... | [
"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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Northrop, EADS Beat Boeing for Pentagon Contract | [
"The Air Force has awarded a huge defense contract to build midflight refueling tankers to the team of Northrop Grumman and Airbus parent EADS, in a deal that could be worth up to $40 billion over the next 10 years. The initial contract is to build nearly 200 jet refueling aircraft, as the Air Force moves to phase... | [
"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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Hawaiian Base Copes with Iraq Troop Deaths | [
"Among the 31 U.S. troops who died in a helicopter crash Wednesday in Iraq were 26 Marines and a sailor from a base at Kane'ohe Bay, Hawaii. William Cole, military writer for the <EM>Honolulu Advertiser</EM>, talks about how the community there is responding."
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Make Your Own Eclipse Viewer | [
"Hundreds of years before solar viewing glasses were readily available, scientists and casual spectators could still enjoy these rare celestial events without frying their eyeballs. They'd use a combination of pinholes and mirrors to redirect the sun's rays onto a screen. It took a while to figure out how to build ... | [
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Donors Give Kalamazoo, Mich., Students a Shot at College | [
"Over the last five years, Kalamazoo, Mich., has lost 20 percent of its manufacturing jobs. But now, many hope new life will be added to the fading town. For the next 12 years, anonymous donors are giving full college scholarships to students who maintain C averages. Michigan Radio's Tracy Samilton reports."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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With Trump's Loss, Murdoch's Fox News Faces Wrath And Tough Choices | [
"Updated at 3:16 p.m. ETThere may be no media figure more important in preparing Republicans and President Trump himself for a post-Trump period than magnate Rupert Murdoch. Among his properties, the top-rated Fox News Channel stands out, its role in shaping conservative thought and Republican Party politics unriva... | [
"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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Hospitals Fight To Stop Superbugs' Spread | [
"The so-called \"NIH superbug\", a Klebsiella pneumoniae that resists most antibiotics, recently killed a seventh patient at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Maryland. Similar outbreaks of heath care-associated infections spread in hospitals across the country every day."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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From One Of Ted's Recommended | [
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George Takei And Company To Hollywood Gatekeepers: Fix Your Diversity Problem | [
"Remember that Deadline article from a few weeks back? In which the writer pointed out that Hollywood is diversifying — and claimed that's a bad thing? At least one good thing may come of it: A media coalition of multi-ethnic Hollywood watchdogs — including the American Indians in Film and Television, Asian Pacific... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Bonnaroo 2010: Dave Matthews Band In Concert | [
"One of the most commercially successful rock acts of the past 20 years, Dave Matthews Band has evolved from an early-'90s jam-band staple to a ubiquitous hit-maker to the sort of consistent chart-topper and award-winner whose devoted fans span several generations. Mixing quirky rock with elements of jazz, funk, so... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Strength of Rural Voters | [
"We talk with the author of the new book, 'Welcome to the Homeland' about the strength of rural voters and how a John McCain presidential campaign will play among rural voters."
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VIDEO: Pregnant Woman Rescued From Beneath Rubble In Port-au-Prince | [
"There's far more than enough bad news to report about what's happening in Haiti as the people there struggle to recover from Tuesday's earthquake. NPR.org's main headline right now sums up much of the sad story: \"Chaos Blocks Haiti's Aid Efforts\". As we reported earlier, U.S. officials are promising that all tha... | [
"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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In India, Cheap Car Will Challenge Two-Wheelers | [
"It is billed as the world's cheapest car — and the world is eager for it to hit the streets of India. The Nano, which was announced in January and is expected to debut later this year, is the first in a wave of extremely cheap cars intended to put a multitude of new motorists behind the wheel for the first time.... | [
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California Sanctuary Law Divides State In Fierce Immigration Debate | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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American Writer in Cairo | [
"NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Cairo on an American writer who has decided to stay in Egypt despite growing anti-Americanism in the region. Maria Golia has been living in Cairo for more that two decades. With the possibility of a U.S.-led war against Iraq, Golia says she feels she is doing her part by playing th... | [
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Artist Takes FBI Surveillance a Step Further | [
"After the Sept. 11 attacks, New Jersey artist Hasan Elahi was detained by the FBI and interviewed about every detail of his life. Elahi's latest project lets the FBI — and anyone else who might be interested — track his every move."
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New Media Strain Government Tolerance In Syria | [
"The queen of Syria's morning drive-time radio plays Western rock and Arabic favorites. Honey al-Sayed opens her show -- a mix of Arabic and English -- with the words, \"Good morning, Syria\" and offers horoscopes, daily currency exchange rates and banter with truck drivers who call in to pass on the latest jokes.... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Building Me: A Puzzlement | [
"It's a puzzle — the deepest puzzle I know. The question is: What are we? One answer, from physicist-novelist Alan Lightman, is we are stuff. Just stuff. \"Let me explain. A highly unpleasant idea, but one that has been accepted by scientists over the last couple of centuries, is that we human beings, and all livi... | [
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Former NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment | [
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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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Police Kill Young Man In Missouri; 'It's Not What People Portray,' Mayor Says | [
"Updated at 12 p.m. ET Protests over a police killing have returned to the St. Louis area, after a Berkeley, Mo., police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old black man Tuesday night. The authorities say he was armed; the shooting took place shortly after 11 p.m. outside a gas station in the St. Louis suburb that'... | [
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FDA Meets On Swine Flu Vaccine | [
"The Food and Drug Administration is meeting Thursday to discuss a vaccine for the new H1N1 swine flu. Manufacturers are going to begin testing vaccines in people in early August, but it will be a couple of months before there's any meaningful data on the vaccine's safety and effectiveness."
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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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'We Don't Have Anything To Lose': A Lexicon Of Anohni's 'Hopelessness' | [
"When writers try to describe the music of the metamorphic torch singer Anohni, they reach for words like \"liminal\" and \"ethereal,\" recognizing that its effect is enchanting, opening up new worlds of identity and consciousness. In The New Yorker, Hua Hsu recently compared her voice to Boy George, Nina Simone an... | [
"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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A Conversation with Gov. Gray Davis | [
"The coming recall vote in California to oust Gov. Gray Davis could be a close one -- the latest poll by <EM>The Los Angeles Times</EM> finds 47 percent of voters want to let Davis stay, and about 50 percent want to oust him. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to Davis about his town hall meetings, what he's learned during t... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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2020 Update: Candidates Differ On How They Will Or Will Not Take On Trump | [
"As Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren officially announce they are running for president, the Democratic hopefuls are trying to prove they are the one to beat President Trump. But each of them have a different strategy for taking him on. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political repo... | [
"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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Roundtable: Senior Health Benefits, Schiavo and the Media | [
"NPR's Ed Gordon is joined by columnist and editorial board member of the <EM>Chicago Sun Times</EM> Mary Mitchell, journalist-turned-actor Carl Lumbly, and columnist and actor Joseph C. Phillips. They discuss a ruling which blocks companies' attempts to cut employee health benefits after 65, the media's handling o... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Democrats On The Offensive | [
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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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The Politics Of Disaster Aid Are Starting To Shift | [
"House Republicans are taking a Solomonic approach to relief for areas ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. Having already split financial aid for the Northeast into two votes, House leaders are now splitting the second package itself into two, giving conservatives the opportunity to oppose spending provisions they don't l... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Interest Rates Up: Could Spell Uncertainty For Home Loans, Retirement | [
"Interest rates have shot up recently, and if the rise continues, it could affect everything from home loans to retirement plans. Host Michel Martin speaks with Roben Farzad of <em>Bloomberg Businessweek</em> about whether you should do anything to prepare, if rates continue to climb."
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Science And The Fracking Boom: Missing Answers | [
"A technique called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has kicked off an energy boom in the United States. Fracking lets drillers unlock vast reservoirs of natural gas that were previously inaccessible. Over the past decade, about 200,000 gas wells have been drilled across the country. And whether in Colorado, Texa... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Sen. Sanders' Filibuster Of The Tax Deal Strikes A Chord | [
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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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Ken Burns' 'Prohibition' Recalls A Law So Strict It Was (Tee)totally Doomed | [
"\"We were awash in alcohol in the 19th century,\" says documentarian Ken Burns in a discussion with Audie Cornish on Weekend Edition Sunday. Burns' Prohibition, beginning Sunday night on PBS, serves as the follow-up to his past series on topics as diverse as the Civil War, Jazz, the National Park system, and baseb... | [
"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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College Students Join Inmates To Study Music Behind Bars | [
"Georgetown University students joined inmates in the District of Columbia for a college-level music class focusing on incarceration in the U.S. WAMU’s Mikaela Lefrak (@mikafrak) reports."
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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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Guinea Shaken By Wave Of Rapes During Crackdown | [
"The people of the West African nation of Guinea are still struggling to deal with the trauma of a deadly military crackdown on a pro-democracy rally last month. It was not the first time troops in Guinea have opened fire on civilians. What has shocked people most is that women were targeted in a wave of sexual vio... | [
"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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After Italy Quakes, Food World Delivers Support To Home Of Famous Pasta Dish | [
"Amatrice was set to host the 50th celebration of pasta all'Amatriciana famously made there, but this week's earthquake devastated the town. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with food blogger Jeremy Cherfas."
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"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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American Pianist Garrick | [
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Obama Campaign Ramps Up Efforts Early In Virginia | [
"While Republican candidates continue to slug it out for their party's White House nomination, President Obama is getting a head start on the general election. Obama's grassroots campaign is already hard at work with volunteers hosting house parties and staffing phone banks to find and mobilize the president's ... | [
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Rutgers Athletic Director Is Out Of A Job | [
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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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One Transcendent Performance That Illustrates Donny Hathaway's Musical Genius | [
"The following is an excerpt from a forthcoming book on the 1972 soul album Donny Hathaway Live. Best known for songs like \"This Christmas\" and classic duets with Roberta Flack, Hathaway was a strikingly virtuosic artist committed to exploring \"music in its totality.\" In the decade between his 1970 breakout hit... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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World's Chemical Weapons Watchdog Clears Syria | [
"The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical weapons has announced that Syria has handed over the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile. Despite the milestone, what questions remain about chemical weapons in Syria?"
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"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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Trump Administration Rushes To Sell Oil Rights In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | [
"Starting Tuesday, oil and gas companies can pick which parts of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge they're interested in drilling. It's the latest push by the Trump administration to auction off development rights in the pristine landscape before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The official \"call fo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Missed Mother's Day? It's Never Too Late To Text | [
"Even though it's a day late, it's never too late to send your mom good Mother's Day wishes. You can still drop a text message, or just call. The Christian Science Monitor says around the world, Ghanaians living in the U.S. seem to make the most phone calls home on Mother's Day. BTW: Bloomberg says the most collect... | [
"If you listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour, you know that we were carefully watching the Super Bowl last weekend on behalf of die-hard Packer fan Stephen Thompson. On this week's show, we wrap up the football talk for the season (you can actually hear Stephen's tired voice from all the shrieking he did the night befo... | npr | {
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DNA Research: A Valuable Medical Tool | [
"In the second of two reports on DNA research, NPR's Richard Harris reports similarities in human genetic patterns could provide valuable medical information for doctors. A research laboratory on New York's Long Island catalogs human genetic variations that could explain people's physical differences."
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'Berlin Sampler': Documenting Berlin's Rebellious Music History | [
"Kaffee Burger in Mitte recently hosted a book launch for Berlin Sampler, a book that traces over 100 years of musical works in Berlin and the events that shaped them. Berlin Sampler touches on everything from Dada, Deutsche Chanson, Cabaret, National Socialism and jazz, to surf rock in East Berlin, Nena, and techn... | [
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'Theater In Quarantine': All The World's A Stage, Including This Closet | [
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McCain Derides Trump For Taking Putin's Word On Russian Election Interference | [
"Arizona Sen. John McCain stepped up his criticism of the White House over the weekend, blasting President Trump for seeming to accept Russian leader Vladimir Putin's assurances that the Kremlin didn't interfere in U.S. elections. \"There's nothing 'America First' about taking the word of a KGB colonel over that of... | [
"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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Six Organs of Admittance Seeks 'Shelter' | [
"For the last 10 years, guitarist Ben Chasny has been recording as Six Organs of Admittance, lacing his passionate and largely instrumental guitar-ragas with shorter passages that hint at a gift for simple, direct melodies. Chasny's newest Six Organs release, Shelter from the Ash, crops his broad musical vistas jus... | [
"Stories: 1) T.R. Reid: Looking Overseas For 'Healing Of America' 2) Deer Tick's 'Born On Flag Day'"
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Sen. McCain Calls For U.S. To Intervene In Syria | [
"As the Obama administration weighs its options in Syria, the public seems reluctant to see U.S. military involvement. But some Republicans in Congress are pushing the president to consider limited military action. <em>Morning Edition's</em> Renee Montagne talks to one of them, Arizona Senator John McCain."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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What Went Wrong at Enron? Part I | [
"Once, Enron looked like a corporate juggernaut; now it's beleaguered, bankrupt, and being grilled by no fewer than 10 Congressional panels. As part of NPR News' continuing coverage, <EM>All Things Considered</EM> examines what the Enron story says about American business."
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Senate Republicans Consider Health Care Bill To Replace Obamacare | [
"David Greene talks Thomas Binion of The Heritage Foundation, who offers the latest on the Senate health care debate. Democrats complain work on the bill is being done behind closed doors."
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David Hare on His Play 'The Vertical Hour' | [
"The play <em>The Vertical Hour</em>, written by David Hare, opens Thursday on Broadway. Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of <em>American Beauty</em>, directs. Julianne Moore stars. Hare discusses the play with Renee Montagne."
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Fish For Dinner? Here Are A Few Tips For Sea Life Lovers | [
"If sustainability is a top priority when you're shopping at the fish counter, wild-caught seafood can be fraught with ethical complications. One major reason why: bycatch, or the untargeted marine life captured accidentally by fishermen and, often, discarded dead in heaps. It's one of the most problematic aspects ... | [
"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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Muslim Leaders Meet for Talks on Iraq | [
"Muslim leaders hold an emergency summit in Qatar to consider ways to avoid a U.S.-led war against Iraq. The session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference is the third, high-level regional meeting in a week to focus on the Iraqi crisis. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Michael Sullivan."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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A New Orleans Native Seeks News of City | [
"Gwendolyn Thompkins, senior editor for <EM>Weekend Edition Saturday</EM>, is a New Orleans native who was visiting family and friends a week ago. She left ahead of the storm, and now she is struggling to get a fix on what has happened to parts of the city that haven't made it to TV screens."
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Bush: Combat in Iraq Over, Work Continues | [
"From the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, President Bush terms the defeat of Saddam Hussein \"one victory\" in a continuing war on terrorism. Bush says major combat operations in Iraq have ended, but much work remains to help in the country's reconstruction. NPR's Pam Fessler reports."
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"Good morning Monday's presidential inauguration continues to dominate the news. If you want to see how the day played out, check the live blogging we did. For all of NPR's coverage, click here. Meanwhile, we've started our day with news about the big freeze: -- Brrr! 'Dead Of Winter' Sets In; Coldest Air In Nearly... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Pearl Buck In China" | [
"Pearl Sydenstricker was born into a family of ghosts. She was the fifth of seven children and, when she looked back afterward at her beginnings, she remembered a crowd of brothers and sisters at home, tagging after their mother, listening to her sing, and begging her to tell stories. \"We looked out over the paddy... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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Possible Presidential Pardons Are Coming For U.S. Servicemen Convicted Of War Crimes | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with David Lapan, a former DHS spokesman and retired marine, about possible presidential pardons coming for U.S. servicemen convicted of war crimes."
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Double Take 'Toons: Pope Benedict Resigns | [
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In Dallas, Many Lessons Learned From First Ebola Case | [
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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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'Do The Right Thing': What A GSA Predecessor Told Trump Appointee About Transitions | [
"Emily Murphy seems to have seen the trouble coming. As head of the General Services Administration, Murphy plays a key role in the presidential transition — unlocking nearly $10 million in federal dollars for the president-elect to begin hiring staff, and providing office space and access to officials across gove... | [
"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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What's A Non-Fungible Token? Why Some Collectors Are Spending Millions On Them | [
"The market for a \"non-fungible token\" is the talk of Silicon Valley. Collectors spent from $3 to millions for what amounts to digital art: a clip of Lebron dunking; a cat meme; and cartoon CytoPunks."
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"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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Unbreak My Heart: Toni Braxton Gets Quizzed On Cardiac Surgery | [
"The R&B artist joins <em>Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!</em> to play our Not My Job game — in which we ask important people three unimportant questions.<em> Originally broadcast on May 23, 2014.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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High Court Reviews State Ban on Homosexual Sex | [
"The Supreme Court hears a case testing state laws that make it a crime for consenting adults to engage in private homosexual conduct. In 1986, the Court upheld such laws by a narrow 5-to-4 vote. Justices now consider whether to reverse the previous ruling. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports."
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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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For Mardi Gras, Bailout Floats | [
"Listener Barbara Baldwin of New Orleans went down to the parades this Mardi Gras, and bumped right into the economy. Click to share her curbside view."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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New Research Suggests In-Person Voting May Be Less Risky Than Previously Thought | [
"Amid widespread alarm about the ability of the embattled U.S. Postal Service to deliver mailed election ballots on time, pandemic-wary voters are now being told that in-person voting this fall may not be as risky as initially thought. \"We've got to vote early, in person if we can,\" former first lady Michelle Oba... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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'West Memphis Three' Are Set Free | [
"Eighteen years after the brutal murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Ark., the three men convicted of the killings have been set free. Though today they pleaded guilty to the murders, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley are being released because of questions that new DNA evidence has r... | [
"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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Karadzic's War Crimes Trial Resumes | [
"The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic resumed Tuesday in The Hague, but once again Karadzic boycotted the proceedings. The judges at the international tribunal, however, ruled the trial could continue without him being in court."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Morning News Brief: NATO Summit, Trade War Heats Up | [
"At the NATO summit in Brussels, President Trump launched into a harsh and public critique of the alliance. And, the White House says it will assess tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods."
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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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Childish Gambino Is Trying To Be A Grown-Up | [
"Donald Glover is a truly multifaceted talent. He is a stand-up comedian. He has written for the NBC show 30 Rock and Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and has attracted significant attention for his role on the NBC show Community. As if that weren't enough, he also raps under the moniker Childish Gambino, and has j... | [
"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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What They Took With Them As They Fled Conflicts | [
"As people escape from turmoil around the world, they often can carry only a few things with them. Settled in their new countries, as years and sometimes decades go by, they often find these objects precious reminders of the lives left behind. They're cherished long after the crisis has passed. In some cases, these... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Egypt's Envoy To U.S. Clarifies Mubarak Speech | [
"Melissa Block speaks to Sameh Shoukry, Egypt's ambassador to the U.S., about President Mubarak's speech Thursday."
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"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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Dow Tumbles 800 Points As Bond Markets Signal Recession | [
"Updated at 6:56 p.m. ET Stocks plunged Wednesday on deepening worries over a slowdown in the global economy. The Dow closed down 800 points, or about 3%. Investors have been whipsawed in recent days by mixed signals emerging from the Trump administration about tariffs and the escalating trade war with China. The j... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Your Letters Helped Challenger Shuttle Engineer Shed 30 Years Of Guilt. -- Sharp Accepts $6 Billion Bid From Foxconn - Which Then Puts Deal On Hold. -- Head Scratcher Alert: Jet Fuel Is Falling So Air Fares Are Rising. And here are more early headlines: Suspected Tornad... | npr | {
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