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The Hit Movie 'Parasite' Puts Basement Structures In Structural Inequality | [
"The South Korean movie Parasite, a tale of the rich Park family and the poor Kim family, is an international sensation — partly because of universal themes like the conflict between haves and have-nots. But certain elements of Parasite are specifically South Korean, including its architecture. \"When I was little,... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Jeff Bezos Is Headed To Space. Richard Branson Decided To Beat Him There | [
"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos into space by nine days. Branson's company announced Thursday evening that its next test flight will be July 11 and that its founder will be among the six people on board. The winged rocket ship will soar from... | [
"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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Ridge: Politics Never Played Role In Setting Terror Alert Levels | [
"Though he writes in a new book that he once wondered \"is this about security or politics?\" when others in the Bush administration were arguing that the nation's \"threat level\" should be raised, former Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge just told Talk of the Nation's Neal Conan that politics never played a role ... | [
"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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How Have Convention Delegates Viewed Their Time In Cleveland? | [
"The Republican National Convention has received plenty of media coverage, but what has the experience been like for convention delegates? Here & Now‘s Robin Young met with delegates from New Jersey, Tennessee and California to get their views on how this unpredictable convention has gone. Hear more of Here &... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Graceful 'Hollow' Is Solid All The Way Through | [
"The title of Owen Egerton's new novel refers, mainly, to the centuries-old idea that our earth is hollow — we live on its crust, just above another entire world lit by a red sun and accessible only through special ports at the North and South Poles. (Protagonist Ollie and his friend Lyle are attempting to join an ... | [
"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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Hong Kong Tabloid Is Beloved By Readers But Bedeviled By Beijing | [
"<em>Apple Daily</em>, a popular tabloid newspaper in Hong Kong, will likely shut down later this week after police froze assets in the company's bank accounts."
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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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Black Kids Know How To 'Partie' | [
"One of the most talked-about bands of last year, Black Kids quickly became an Internet sensation with its irresistible singles, bearing such memorable titles as \"I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You.\" The song, which peaked at #11 on the U.K. Singles Chart, has propelled the band from online ... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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When 'Your Heart Is A Muscle,' Empathy Is A Revolutionary Act | [
"When Sunil Yapa's laptop was stolen, he didn't just lose his computer — he also lost the 600-page novel saved on it. Yapa summoned the will to write it all over again — but a little shorter this time. This second version has turned into a newly published novel about recurring themes in American history. Your Heart... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Facebook Boosts Privacy Controls | [
"Facebook is making changes to its privacy policies. Under intense pressure from users and privacy advocates, the social networking company is taking steps to give users simpler controls for sharing personal information."
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S.C. County Sprays For Mosquitoes But Accidentally Takes Out Millions Of Bees | [
"It wasn't meant for the bees. The pesticide raining down from the sky in Dorchester County, S.C., was meant to kill mosquitoes — for the sake of safety, the county says. Mosquitoes, after all, can carry West Nile and Zika, and four cases of Zika were recently confirmed in the county. But on Sunday morning, from 6:... | [
"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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Trump Says He Is '100 Percent' Willing To Testify About Interactions With Comey | [
"President Trump said Friday he would be willing to testify under oath about his interactions with former FBI Director James Comey, whom he fired in May. The president said Comey's testimony on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee mostly vindicated his previous claims about their interactions. \"Frankl... | [
"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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Courtroom Video: Floyd's Girlfriend Testifies On Day 4 Of Derek Chauvin Trial | [
"Prosecutors began the fourth day of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial on murder charges by calling George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, to the stand. Ross spoke about her affection for Floyd; she also acknowledged that both she and Floyd struggled with opioid addiction. In her emotiona... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of November 27, 2014 | [
"Life coach Tony Robbins presents a seven-step blueprint for financial freedom in <em>Money</em>. It debuts at No. 7."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Myths About Suicide' | [
"Those who have recently lost a loved one to suicide are stunned by many things following their loss, including the profound change in their address books -- once trusted friends fall away after ignoring a loved one's suicide or after saying hurtful and appallingly glib things like \"It was God's will.\" Of the man... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Pastor Recalls Time with Miners' Families | [
"Jerry Murrell, pastor of the Way of Holiness church in Buckhannon, W. Va., spent the day and night Tuesday at Sago Baptist Church. He talks about the scene at the church as the families of the trapped miners first heard celebratory, then devastating, news."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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In Settlement, FCC Says Comcast Will Pay $800K, Extend Stand-Alone Internet Offer | [
"The Federal Communications Commission and Comcast-NBCU came to an agreement today over charges that the cable company had not adequately advertised its affordable Internet-only plans. Providing data-only plans and making sure customers knew they were available was one of the conditions set by the FCC when it appro... | [
"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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The Obama Tracker Widget | [
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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The Anger Management Industry | [
"Anger management is a thriving industry in the United States. It is the subject of hundreds of books, workshops and videos. Across the nation, judges are now sending thousands of people to take anger management programs instead of serving jail time. And yet, as NPR's Robert Siegel, host of All Things Considered, ... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Sports Scandal Mars Miami Students' Return To Class | [
"Just as University of Miami football fans were gearing up for a new season under a new coach, came word of an NCAA investigation. At the center of the probe is a booster who says he gave money and other gifts to Hurricanes players. It's one more demoralizing development for a team that's trying to rebuild but has ... | [
"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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After 4 Decades, ROTC Returns To Yale | [
"Yale University is the latest elite college to reinstate the Reserve Officer Training Corps, or ROTC, back to campus following the repeal of \"don' ask, don't tell.\""
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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The Purely Accidental Lessons Of The First Black 'Bachelorette' | [
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that parsing the broader implications of The Bachelor/Bachelorette can feel an awful lot like examining the semiotics of mashed potato flakes. But can we not also agree that the fact that a narrative is ridiculous and phony doesn't mean it isn't both reflective of and influen... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Knowledge, The Endless Pursuit | [
"When we look at the world around us, we don't see everything. We can't. Humans evolved in a very specific environment and adapted to maximize their chances of surviving in it. We are creatures of the Earth, a planet bathed in radiation from a star with a surface temperature of about 6,000 degrees Celsius (about 10... | [
"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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Congresswoman Apologizes For Misusing Funds | [
"As the Congressional Black Caucus prepares to celebrate its 40th year on Capitol Hill this month, some prominent members of the group have been entangled in ethical scandals. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, has recently come under fire after acknowledging that she steered Congressional ... | [
"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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Week In Politics: Obama's Inauguration, New Cabinet | [
"Robert Siegel talks to regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>. They discuss President Obama's inauguration and his new cabinet."
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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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Congress Treads Lightly On Cybersecurity Measures | [
"Congress is considering several versions of a comprehensive cybersecurity law, which lawmakers say is needed to ensure critical infrastructure is protected from cyberattack. But civil liberties groups are concerned the bill creates a backdoor for law enforcement to eavesdrop on private communications, and could be... | [
"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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In A Drug War, Mexican Forces Accused Of Abuses | [
"In Mexico, the past five years of President Felipe Calderon's drug war have been marked by brutal violence, unsolved kidnappings and tens of thousands of deaths. Most of the violence has come from the drug gangs, but some of these atrocities have been committed by the Mexican military and police. Human rights grou... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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'Marketplace' Report: Emissions from China | [
"China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest producer of carbon dioxide. That announcement was made Wednesday by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. Marketplace's Janet Babin talks with Madeleine Brand about the implications of the news. MADELEINE BRAND, host: From NPR News, this is D... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Beautiful Picture of Health, Airport Probes, Ladies Night and Day"
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Earth, Coal And Water: Navajo Nation In Flux Over Future Of Natural Resources | [
"The Navajo Nation in northern Arizona is scrambling to keep a coal-fired power plant and coal mine from closing in 2019. Tribal officials have asked the Trump administration for help to keep the Navajo Generating Station open. Earlier this year, the plant’s operator said it can no longer compete with the low cost ... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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'LA Times' Story Wins Pulitzer, Community Applause | [
"The <em>Los Angeles Times</em> won two Pulitizer Prizes Monday. One was for its exposure of deep-seated corruption in the poor city of Bell, Calif. Reporters Jeff Gottlieb and Ruben Vives investigated how much city officials in Bell made. The city manager there was making $1.5 million."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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(Don't) Take Me Out To The Ballgame | [
"Ice hockey has a reputation for televising poorly: You can't see the puck! Even ESPN, which buys up the rights to every sport this side of musical chairs, let the National Hockey League go. So what's happened? NHL ratings have soared, and the league just signed a new contract with Comcast, doubling its old figu... | [
"Tuesday at the BPP means it's time for new music. We've lined up tracks from the artists we covered this morning. Click to play. From Aretha Franklin's Rare and Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul: Listen to \"You're All I Need to Get By\" From Beirut's The Flying Cup Club Listen to... | npr | {
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Will Iraq Vote Set the Stage for a U.S. Pullout? | [
"What are the implications of this week's voting in Iraq? Rami Khouri, editor at large for the <EM>Daily Star</EM> in Beirut, tells Scott Simon that a new appreciation for the democratic process could stiffen Iraqi opposition to U.S. troops."
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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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Stop Picking On No Child Left Behind (Says One Of Its Parents) | [
"It's official. More than 13 years after President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law, it's now ... well, still law. But, as of Thursday, it is one big step closer to retirement. The U.S. Senate voted 81-17 in favor of a bipartisan overhaul called the Every Child Achieves Act. The move come... | [
"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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Job Interview Tactics | [
"Maybe you just got fired. Maybe you just graduated from college. Our personal finance contributor discusses what interviewees should keep in mind when heading off to a job interview."
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ommentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews "The Buccaneers," (Viking) the final novel by Edith Wharto... | [
"ommentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews \"The Buccaneers,\" (Viking) the final novel by Edith Wharton. It was published as an unfinished novel after Wharton''s death in 1937. Now it''s been completed -- by scholar and novelist Marion Mainwaring -- and published again."
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"Critic MILO MILES reviews. . .REV. :Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews \"Persuasion,\" the new British adaptation of the Jane Austen novel."
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Why Nonstop Travel In Personal Pods Has Yet To Take Off | [
"The average American commuter spends 42 hours per year stuck in rush-hour traffic, according to one recent study. More than four decades ago, West Virginia University thought it had found a solution to urban traffic woes: It built a transportation system known as personal rapid transit, or PRT. Instead of riding w... | [
"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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Can A New President Make A New World? | [
"In his effort to reach out to the Muslim world from a lectern in Cairo, President Obama relied on the stark differences separating him from former president George W. Bush. This was at once the underlying strength of the speech, and its ultimate weakness. Those who heard the speech, or who will hear of it, cannot ... | [
"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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With Keys To Capitol Hill, Boehner Plans To Move Quickly | [
"House Speaker John Boehner will be a key player if the White House and the new Congress are going to get anything meaningful done."
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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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Declan McKenna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Declan McKenna and his band rock their Tiny De... | [
"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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California State University vs. Its Faculty | [
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Governors Gone Wild: A Recent History | [
"In the annals of corrupt governors, former Virginia GOP Gov. Bob McDonnell's place remains to be seen. He was indicted along with his wife Tuesday for allegedly taking illegal gifts, vacations and loans while in office, but the governor says he's innocent. Either way, in light of the allegations against McDonnell,... | [
"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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Merriam-Webster To Revise The Definition Of Racism After Receiving Recent Graduate's Letter | [
"The definition of racism will get an update in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The move comes after recent college graduate Kennedy Mitchum emailed the editors of Merriam-Webster to express her frustration over its definition of racism: “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities... | [
"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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Cleveland: A 'New American City' in Transition | [
"Cleveland has been hailed by some as the \"new American city\" tucked in the heart of the Midwest. But Cleveland is also a city rocked by deep unemployment and grinding poverty. Sam Fulwood III, a columnist for <EM>The Cleveland Plain Dealer</EM> and author of <EM>Full of It: Strong Words and Fresh Thinking for Cl... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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How Winston Churchill Pulled Britain Through The Early Years Of WWII | [
"In <em>The Splendid And The Vile</em>, author Erik Larson details the British prime minister's first year in office, during which England endured a Nazi bombing campaign. <em>Originally broadcast March 30, 2020. </em>"
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Buried Boston Copes With Piles Of Snow | [
"Boston has been buried under piles of snow this winter. The streets are covered and there's more snow on the way. Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi talks to NPR's Scott Simon about how the city is coping."
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Ex-Congressman Fasts To Protest Budget Cuts | [
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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 Onion Radio News | [
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'Marketplace' Report: A Laptop for Every Child | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Beautiful Picture of Health, Airport Probes, Ladies Night and Day"
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States' Budget Woes Affect College Costs | [
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Not My Job: Mindy Kaling Gets Quizzed On Do-It-Yourself Projects | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Calls Hospital Bombing 'A Tragic Mistake' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lights Out, It Was A Memorable Super Bowl -- Royal Recovery: Remains ID'd As Those Of King Richard III -- VIDEO: 'Today You Can See That I'm Alive,' Says Malala, Girl Shot By Taliban -- Book News: Myanmar Celebrates As Censorship Recedes; And Oh Those Seussian Hats Other stori... | npr | {
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At Camp Victory, Counting Blessings — and Days | [
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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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Leaders Of Hungary And Slovenia, Stout Trump Allies In EU, Say U.S. Vote Isn't Over | [
"Most European leaders are congratulating Joe Biden on Saturday for winning the U.S. presidency. Not Janez Jansa, prime minister of Slovenia, the alpine country in Eastern Europe where Melania Trump was born and raised. Instead, Jansa attacked the media. He tweeted that the \"#MSM (and not some official body) annou... | [
"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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Despite Travel Ban Lift, Families Remain In Limbo About Reuniting | [
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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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'First Draft Of History Is Not Being Written': Newspaper Industry To Face Series Of Mergers | [
"A series of mergers and acquisitions in the newspaper industry this week led some analysts to call it a “turning point” — and not one for the better. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks to Roben Farzad (@robenfarzad), host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, about why the consolidation of the new... | [
"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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McClatchy Will Buy Knight Ridder for $4.5 Billion | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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What Exactly Is 'High-Quality' Preschool? | [
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"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Fill 'Er Up: The Joys Of Good Gas Station Food | [
"Gas stations have long been synonymous with cold pizza, dried-out doughnuts and mediocre hot dogs rotating on unappetizing roller grills. But in cities like Miami, Kansas City, and even Saxapahaw, N.C., among others, patrons can fuel up on gourmet grub and top off their tanks in one stop. Gas station food, when do... | [
"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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Speaker Ryan Backs Down From House Chaplain Fight | [
"Updated at 7:29 p.m. ET An ongoing Capitol drama over the fate of the House chaplain ended as quickly as it had escalated on Thursday, with the Rev. Patrick Conroy rescinding his resignation and Speaker Paul Ryan accepting his decision. In a sharply worded letter, Conroy, a Jesuit priest, suggested bias against hi... | [
"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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Life Inside An Emergency Room During The Coronavirus Crisis | [
"Dr. Stephen Anderson of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center in Auburn, Wash., talks about working in the emergency department during the coronavirus pandemic."
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Secretary Kerry Adds His Voice To Disputed Zimbabwe Vote | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry is weighing in on the Zimbabwe elections, saying the results do not reflect the will of the people. Host Jacki Lyden speaks with NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton from the capital Harare on Kerry's statement, which details several reported problems at the polls. Longtime President Robert Mug... | [
"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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New Owner Wants To Rescue Struggling Talbots | [
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Brazil's President Takes Heat over Journalist's Expulsion | [
"Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is taking a pounding in the local press for his decision to expel a <EM>New York Times</EM> reporter who wrote an unflattering article about the president's drinking. The case is the latest public-relations disaster for Lula, who has seen his popularity dip after being... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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How NYC's First Puerto Rican Librarian Brought Spanish To The Shelves | [
"11:00 a.m. is bilingual story hour at the Aguilar branch of the New York Public Library. Dozens of kids — mostly children of immigrants from China, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico — have settled down to hear Perez y Martina, a story based on a Puerto Rican folktale. But Perez y Martina — which tells... | [
"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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Environment Report Story of the Week 04/30/2007 | [
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War Update: Marines in Baghdad | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep in central Iraq reports on the entry of U.S. Marines into a market town south of Baghdad. The Marines' foray was part of efforts to consolidate U.S. control over areas bypassed by American forces on their push to Baghdad."
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Resorts Try To Lure Skiers Back After Last Year's Bust | [
"There's a palpable anxiety in mountain resort towns this fall. After last season's abysmal skiing and snowboarding revenues, these towns are counting on heavy snow this year to make up for the loss. Now, analysts say without early snow, resorts may suffer a \"hangover\" from last year's disappointment. <em>Luke Ru... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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A Shocking Fish Tale Surprises Evolutionary Biologists | [
"The electric eel's powerful ability to deliver deadly shocks — up to 600 volts — makes it the most famous electric fish, but hundreds of other species produce weaker electric fields. Now, a new genetic study of electric fish has revealed the surprising way they got electrified. Consider a 6-foot-long electric eel:... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Redux: A Climber's Survival Tale | [
"Adventurer Aron Ralston was pinned beneath a rock for six days while climbing in Utah in 2003. He cut off his own arm to free himself. Later, he told Alex Chadwick about his ordeal. <em>This story originally aired on September 13, 2004.</em>"
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White Voters in Mississippi Allege Voting Discrimination | [
"The 1965 Voting Rights Act is being used, unconventionally, to defend white voters. The Justice Department is pursuing the case in Noxubee County, Mississippi, on behalf of a group of white residents. The suit alleges that black election officials have systematically discriminated against white voters and candida... | [
"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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Disorganized Research Slows Discovery Of COVID-19 Treatments, Experts Say | [
"As researchers around the world race to develop treatments — and ultimately a cure — for COVID-19, some are saying a lack of coordination is slowing the process. They point to the more than 90 trials for hydroxychloroquine, and the fact researchers end up competing with others to have their ideas tested in hospit... | [
"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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String-Playing Sisters Form Tightly-Knit Quartet | [
"The string quartet called Seraphina is comprised of two sets of string-playing sisters--Caeli and Madeline Smith, and Genevieve and Sabrina Tabby. Violinist Caeli says that having siblings in the group makes communication easier. \"In our group, if somebody's getting out of line her sister can just yell at her!\" ... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Isabel Wilkerson On America's Caste System | [
"In 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents', the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines the laws and practices that created a bipolar caste system in the U.S. — and how the Nazis borrowed from it.<br/><br/>Also, John Powers reviews Raven Leilani's debut novel, 'Luster.'"
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Not My Job: Sen. Tim Kaine Plays A Game Called 'T. Kaine, Meet T-Pain' | [
"We recorded the show in Richmond, Va., this week, and invited Sen. Tim Kaine — who served as mayor of Richmond — to play our quiz. Kaine has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2013. He was also Governor of Virginia, and came pretty close to being Vice President of the United States. We've invited him ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"No Thrill On The Hill,\" \"Salesman-In-Chief,\" \"Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us.\""
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of Sept. 20, 2012 | [
"Bob Woodward's<em> The Price of Politics,</em> about<em> </em>the battles between Obama and Congress, debuts at No. 1."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Milwaukee PD Suspect Dies, Feds May Investigate | [
"The U.S. Attorney in Milwaukee says he's considering looking into a possible pattern of civil rights abuses by the Milwaukee Police Department. A video shows an African-American man in police custody pleading for help, and police scolding him. The man later died."
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Work in Dallas for Katrina Evacuee | [
"The Texas Workforce Commission has held job fairs for Louisiana residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Catherine Cuellar from member station KERA reports on one New Orleans man's newfound job in Dallas."
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Economist Milton Ezrati Outlines The Next 30 Years For The U.S. | [
"What are the key economic and financial challenges of the next 3o years? Economist Milton Ezrati says they will come from demographics: an aging population in the developed world and a youthful one in the developing world. But, Ezrati says, demography need not be destiny. There are ways for the U.S. economy to age... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Obama Insists On Tax Hikes For Wealthy Americans | [
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Listening to NPR with Alexa | [
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"First half a performance from Doctor John from the archives. Second half, Ed Ward doing a Blues Revival."
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Saudi Arabian Editor Fired | [
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Facing Threats From ISIS And Iran, Gulf States Set To Join Forces | [
"Alarmed over rising threats in the Middle East and North Africa, the Gulf Cooperation Council is set to launch an unprecedented joint military command, according to regional officials and military analysts. \"At the moment, we are witnessing a new spirit,\" says Abdulaziz Sager, head of the Gulf Research Center, a... | [
"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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As Reopening Continues, Pride Celebrations Return Cautiously | [
"The Stonewall Inn isn't having any big, in-person events to kick off Pride Month. It hosted a virtual event instead. But across the street from the historic bar, a slow stream of visitors stops to admire Greenwich Village's Stonewall National Monument. It's a small, gated park circled by rainbow flags and photog... | [
"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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Grand Jury In Ohio Indicts Ex-Police Officer On Murder Charges | [
"A former Columbus, Ohio, police officer was indicted for killing an unarmed man in December. Adam Coy, who is White, is expected to plead not guilty in the killing of Andre Hill, who was Black."
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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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John K. Samson On World Cafe | [
"John K. Samson, known for his eloquent lyrics and tenure as the frontman of Canadian indie-rock band The Weakerthans, just released his first solo album. Three years in the making, Provincial arose out of Samson's stated wish to capture the feel — a \"musical map\" — of three locations in his native Winnipeg. Look... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Some Dream of Comfort, Some for Freedom | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Alabama Elections Dispute | [
"Robert Siegel talks with <EM>New York Times</EM> national correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman, who is covering the Alabama governor's election from Montgomery, Alabama. Democratic incumbent Don Siegelman is claiming victory in that race. So is his Republican challenger, Bob Riley. (4:00)"
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Report: Malaysia Airlines Plane Downed By 'High-Energy Objects' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Catholic Church Now Formally Opposes Death Penalty In All Cases | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Politics with Cokie Roberts | [
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Democrats Winning in Online Fundraising | [
"Democratic presidential candidates are beating their Republican rivals decisively in one critical area: raising money online. The top three Democratic presidential candidates raised twice as much as the top three Republicans in online donations during the first half of the year. Republican online strategist David... | [
"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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FTC Receives Complaints About Learning Apps For Babies | [
"Some educational apps may not be all that educational. At least that's the claim made in a complaint filed this week at the Federal Trade Commission against Fisher Price. Its Laugh & Learn apps have been downloaded nearly 3 million times."
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Officials Begin To Plan Demolition Of The Remaining Part Of The Surfside Condo | [
"As search and rescue efforts at the site of the Surfside, Fla., condo collapse stretch into day nine, officials have said that the number of confirmed fatalities has risen to 22, and the Miami-Dade County mayor has signed an order to demolish the rest of the building. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava r... | [
"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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CIA Hired Contractors To Kill Al-Qaida | [
"<em>The New York Times</em> reported Friday that the CIA hired private contractors from Blackwater USA in 2004 as part of a secret program to kill senior al-Qaida members. Mark Mazzetti, national security Correspondent for the newspaper, says contractors for the company protect and help operate a base in Pakistan ... | [
"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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Openness of Government | [
"<BR>Guests:<BR><BR> <STRONG>David Welna</STRONG><BR> *NPR White House Correspondent <BR><BR> <STRONG>Lloyd Cutler</STRONG><BR> *Senior Counsel, Wilmer, Cutler and Pickering<BR> *Counsel to President Clinton (1994) and President Carter (1979-1981) <BR><BR> <STRONG>Mark Tushnet</STRONG><BR> *Professor of Constituti... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Barbara Walters To Donald Trump: 'You're Making A Fool Of Yourself' | [
"From one friend to another: TV icon Barbara Walters turned to the camera on ABC's The View this morning to tell developer/reality TV star/birther conspirator Donald Trump that \"you're making a fool of yourself.\" Trump's latest \"big announcement\" was that he'll give $5 million to charity if President Obama rele... | [
"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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Are Electronic Voting Machines Secure? | [
"As the election season begins in earnest, guests discuss the technology of voting machines. How can designers improve security, reliability, and usability? Guests: Ed Felten, professor at the Department of Computer Science and director at the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University L... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Boston Economy Will Escape Big Freeze Of Historic Snowstorms | [
"Nearly 9 feet of snow has fallen on Boston this winter — most of it in February — closing workplaces for days and leaving commuters stranded. \"I've been working from home for the past couple of days because I can't get to work,\" says Christopher Clickner, an insurance agent. \"It's been taking me an hour-and-a-h... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Five Marines Expected to Face Charges in Killings | [
"A Marine investigation into the killing of 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha is almost done. Charges are expected against five Marines. Prosecutors are still considering whether the shootings amount to negligent homicide or murder."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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2020 Census Kicks Off With First Round Of Mailings | [
"The first census invites go out Wednesday. For the 2020 census, residents of the U.S. are supposed to be counted where they usually live and sleep. But that can be complicated when counting college students, children and incarcerated people. The coronavirus adds another complication. Here & Now’s Tonya Mosle... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Marine 'Trust Game' Has Deadly Consequences | [
"Last week at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, Marine Cpl. Mathew Nelson was sentenced to eight years for killing a fellow Marine in what's known as a \"trust game.\" But it's not the first military fatality from this dangerous diversion. Trista Talton, who covered the story for the Marine Corps Times, says that in ... | [
"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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