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American Hostage Fox Found Dead in Iraq | [
"(AP) - An American who was among four Christian activists kidnapped last year in Iraq has been killed, a State Department spokesman said Friday. The FBI verified that a body found in Iraq Friday morning was that of Tom Fox, 54, of Clear Brook, Va., spokesman Noel Clay said. He said he had no information on the oth... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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GM To Cut Pontiac, Jobs | [
"General Motors announced Monday a sweeping survival plan that would make the government the majority shareholder in the company. GM also plans to kill the Pontiac brand, slash its dealer network by half and eliminate more than 20,000."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Earth Day, Firesign Theatre Style | [
"For the folks of the Firesign Theatre comedy troupe, Earth Day is an opportunity to preserve pockets of surrealism on our planet. Listen to a collection of Earth Day-related satire and sheer silliness, and learn more about the men behind the microphones."
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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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The Longest Government Shutdown In History, No Longer — How 1995 Changed Everything | [
"It took three full weeks — 21 days — for President Bill Clinton and the Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to settle an impasse that partially shut down the government in 1995-96. That particular moment is a landmark in U.S. political history, birthing a new era of American gridlock that arguably led t... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Food Safety in China's Domestic Marketplace | [
"Food Safety in China's Domestic Marketplace — With the recent discovery of various unsafe food products exported to the U.S. from China, it's not hard to imagine the massive problem that is food safety in China's domestic market. As the program reports, both Chinese and foreign consumers in China are deeply concer... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Iraq's Shiite Muslim Groups Unveil New Alliance | [
"A dramatic announcement is signaling a new and uncharted era for Iraq's election process. The Shiite Muslim coalition that has ruled Iraq since 2005 is breaking apart. A new political alliance, with a new name, is stepping forward. The coalition of parties includes secularists, women and some Sunni Muslim politici... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Moby-Dick' | [
"Loomings Call me Ishmael. Some years ago — never mind how long precisely — having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen, and regulating the circulation.... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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New Report Slams L.A. County Sheriff's Department | [
"A new report outlines abuses in the nation's largest jail system. The report contains tough criticism of Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, who oversees the jails. It accuses him of mismanagement and ignoring years of abuse."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Virginia Legislators Open Session Amid Calls For Governor To Resign | [
"The Virginia House of Delegates opened its session Monday amid mounting pressure for Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. Rachel Martin speaks with reporter Michael Pope, who is at the Capitol."
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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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Watch The McCrary Sisters Gospel Roots Of Rock And Soul Concert | [
"The McCrary Sisters – Ann, Deborah, Regina and Alfreda – dazzled a packed house on Saturday evening, Sept. 22nd at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. It was the latest concert in the Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul series. The daughters of Baptist preacher Reverend Samuel H. \"Sam\" McCrary, a founding member of The F... | [
"Stories: 1) Animator, Director And Writer Andrew Stanton 2) Band Of Brothers: Ferrell, Reilly And McKay 3) The Staples Singers: Gospel Greats"
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'Downton Abbey' And The History Of Medical Quackery | [
"The third season of the television show Downton Abbey premiered in the U.K. last weekend, and if you're a dedicated follower like me, you'll know that medical tragedy is no stranger to the Crowley household. Spanish flu and a spinal injury shape the plot, and in one memorable scene John Bates, personal valet to Lo... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Critics Debate Clark's Military Record | [
"Presidential candidate Wesley Clark releases his impressive military resume Thursday. Clark was first in his class at the U.S. Military Academy, a decorated Vietnam veteran, and commanded the 1999 NATO bombing of Kosovo and peacekeeping operations afterward. However, his critics from his military days see him as a... | [
"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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The Sound Of Twin Danger: Frank Sinatra Meets The Clash | [
"Cocktail jazz isn't a sound you hear very much in pop music these days. But a duo known as Twin Danger is causing a scene with their self-titled debut album and live shows. It's a familiar mood for saxophonist Stuart Matthewman; he co-wrote many of the biggest hits for Sade, like \"No Ordinary Love\" and \"Your Lo... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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NPR's Digital News and Visuals Teams To Merge | [
"In an email to staff, NPR Managing Editor Sara Goo recently outlined new structural changes in the newsroom to further reflect and bolster our goal to bring a strong digital audience to our most important journalism and storytelling. Colleagues, I'm excited to announce that Digital News and Visuals team will for... | [
"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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Air Force Mortuary Official Resigns Amid Scandal | [
"One of three officials accused of mismanaging the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base, Del., and of retaliating against three whistle-blowers, has resigned. The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal investigative agency, said Friday that Quinton Keel had resigned and that it is in touch with Air Force off... | [
"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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Nuclear Waste Seeping From 6 Containers In Washington | [
"The number of underground containers seeping nuclear waste has increased to six from one at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Wash. On his twitter account, Gov. Jay Inslee said he received the news during a meeting with Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu. Inslee called the news \"disturbing.\" \"News of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Getting Healthcare To Uninsured | [
"NPR's Vicky Que has the first of two reports on Georgia's healthcare system and its efforts to provide healthcare for its uninsured residents."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Congress Heads Toward Clash With Trump Over Removal Of Confederate Symbols | [
"Updated at 3:46 p.m. ET Members of Congress put themselves on a collision course with the White House on Thursday over the politics of America's Confederate legacy. The Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment that would create a commission charged with renaming Army installations that b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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How Health Care Ruling Impacts Small Business | [
"Small business owners have mixed reactions to news the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act. Some are happy with the outcome and relieved. Others are concerned about what comes next."
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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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Best Buy Shares Plunge After CEO Warns Record Growth Is Not 'New Normal' | [
"Best Buy's earnings report beat Wall Street expectations, but after weeks of record-highs, the CEO also warned that the growth is \"not a new normal.\" That sent Best Buy shares down by more than 10 percent, as investors weighed whether the electronics retailer can compete with Amazon, Walmart and others."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Cassini Prepares to Enter Saturn Orbit | [
"This week, the Cassini space probe is scheduled to begin its four-year exploration of the moons and rings of Saturn. It will be the first spacecraft to enter orbit around Saturn. Scientists hope its journey will give new insight into the history of our solar system. NPR's Richard Harris reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Aung San Suu Kyi Speaks Out on Sanctions | [
"Burmese democracy advocate and Nobel Peace laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, in a secret interview with a freelance journalist reveals her thoughts on sanctions. She urges the United States to extend its economic sanctions against Burma. She says the sanctions are pushing the Burmese military government toward democrat... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Classical 'Rock Star' Joshua Bell Takes On Conducting | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on June 7, 2012. Joshua Bell, the violin prodigy who grew into what some call a classical-music rock star, has taken the helm of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, an English chamber orchestra based in London. Bell is the orchestra's first music director since Sir Nevi... | [
"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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African-American Poet Prodigy Banned in Peekskill | [
"What do you do when you hear poetry that might offend you? Well, obviously you ban it... even if it was written and performed by a 7-year-old girl. Autum Ashante was invited to read a poem to Peekskill, N.Y., middle school and high school students last month. She read her work, \"White Nationalism Put U in Bondage... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Nuclear Power Revisited | [
"Guests: ALLISON MACFARLANE <LEM>Senior Research Associate, Security Studies Program</LEM> <LEM>Massachusetts Institute of Technology</LEM> Cambridge, Massachusetts EILEEN SUPKO <LEM>Nuclear Engineer</LEM> <LEM>Senior Consultant</LEM> <LEM>Energy Resources International</LEM> Washington, DC DAVID LOCHBAUM <LEM>... | [
"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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It's ScuttleButton Time! | [
"The news this morning was that Chicago has lost its bid to host the 2016 Olympics. The announcement came not long after Chicago member station WBEZ decided to drop Talk of the Nation -- and with it the Wednesday Political Junkie segment -- from its programming schedule. Payback? We'll see. But we do know that Chic... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's Amazon!; The Holy Doorman; Father Stealthmas."
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William And Kate Say Vows At Westminster Abbey | [
"Prince William and Kate Middleton are now man and wife. The ceremony was watched by millions around the world as the two were wed at Westminster Abbey."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- After Deadly Clashes, A Tense Cairo Braces For More Violence. -- If Snowden Tries To Get To Latin America, Cuba Could Be Key. Other top stories: -- \" 'Dozens Dead' In School Attack In Nigeria's Yobe State.\" (BBC News) -- \"Man Found With Firebombs Had Maps To 3 Seattle Colle... | npr | {
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Elections - Exit Polls | [
"Host Bob Edwards speaks with David Broder, reporter and columnist for <EM>The Washington Post</EM>, about whether exit polls will be put to better use in today's elections than in the election two years ago."
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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What Retirement? Seniors Are Getting Back To Work | [
"At 75, many people imagine they'll be retired and spending their time playing cards or on a golf course. But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of working seniors is actually on the rise. In fact, it's more than doubled since 1990. Ella Washington decided to go back to work at 83. Today, she's... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Best Of: Questlove / Growing Up In A Utopian Community | [
"Ahmir \"Questlove\" Thompson talks about directing the new film 'Summer of Soul,' documenting the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson and more, and reflects on the cultural and political changes of the time. We'll also talk about big changes in Qu... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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On Verge Of 70, Sally Field Navigates Aging In The Spotlight | [
"From M'Lynn Eatenton in Steel Magnolias to Mary Todd in Lincoln, Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field doesn't shy away from taking on emotionally charged and challenging roles. All of these characters become a part of her in a sense. \"They stay in me and they have always changed me in some way,\" Field tells... | [
"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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Security Forces Respond To 'Ongoing Attack' At Luxury Resort In Mali | [
"Updated at 4:06 p.m. ET An \"ongoing attack\" has roiled a luxury resort near Mali's capital, Bamako, the U.S. State Department confirmed Sunday. \"Malian forces are responding\" to the attack at Le Campement Kangaba, the agency tweeted, warning U.S. citizens to avoid the area. \"There was an exchange of gunfire w... | [
"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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Harry Connick Jr. Hits Aussies For Blackface Michael Jackson Skit | [
"Harry Connick Jr. further added to his image as a good-guy celebrity by smacking down a group of performers who recently appeared on an Australian variety show in blackface. It happened during the talent segment of the show Hey, Hey, It's Saturday. Connick was serving as one of three judges when six men appeared o... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Teen Joins Professional Soprano on Mozart Duet | [
"Performing has always felt natural to Natalie Ballenger. \"When I was little I used to dress up and dance around the living room, putting on shows for my parents, whether they liked it or not,\" she says. The 17-year-old from Santa Cruz, Calif., wants to make a career out of performing. \"It lets extroverts like ... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'Metzger's Dog' | [
"From Chapter One: Chinese Gordon was fully awake. He'd heard the clinking noise again, and now there was no question the cat was listening too. The cat, Doctor Henry Metzger, had assumed the loaf-of-bread position on Gordon's blanket, his ears straight up like a pair of spoons to catch the sound and lock onto it. ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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NPR: 08-18-2008 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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A Posthumous Tribute To Guns From A Sniper Shot To Death | [
"A killing on a Texas gun range in February captured the headlines. The victim was Chris Kyle, considered by many to be the most deadly sniper in American military history. The man who admitted to killing him was a veteran as well — a young, disturbed man who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Honda Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles After Air Bag Injures Driver | [
"Honda has recalled more than 1 million Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States with air bag inflators that, if deployed during a crash, could explode and shoot pieces of sharp metal at the driver and passengers the safety feature is intended to protect. The car company announced the recall of about 1.1 milli... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Economy Adds 321,00 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. -- Orion Spacecraft Soars Into Orbit In First Test For Mars Mission. -- New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme. And here are more early headlines: Obama Expected To Name Former Pen... | npr | {
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Coachella's Hometown Aims To Cash In On Fest's Rising Tide | [
"Like many California cities hit hard by the real estate crash, Indio (near Palm Springs) has been forced to make steep cutbacks to avoid bankruptcy. But unlike other cities, Indio hosts the highest-grossing music festival in the world — Coachella — which wraps up this weekend. It has made city leaders eager to cap... | [
"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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A Child's Dream of Nursing Sparks Military Career | [
"Retired Brig. Gen. Rosetta Burke dreamed of becoming a nurse when she was a child. So she joined the Army Reserves to finance her way through nursing school. Three decades later she became the first female Assistant Adjutant Gen. of the Army National Guard. Gen. Burke speaks with Tony Cox about her journey."
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"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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In Our Latest Edition Of 'Don't Do What They Did': A Deal We Wouldn't Want To Make | [
"It's clearly stated in the Ethics Handbook that \"we don't allow sources to dictate how a topic will be covered.\" That's a pretty basic rule. We're bringing it up now because of reports about 2009 email exchanges between then-Atlantic contributing editor Marc Ambinder and Philippe Reines, spokesman for then-Secre... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Bloggers' Roundtable: Mychal Bell Strikes Plea | [
"One of the \"Jena Six\" takes a plea deal and could be out of jail in eight months. Plus, two college students rob a bank to pay their college tuitions. Joining in the conversation on that and more are bloggers Jehmu Greene, Michael Fauntroy and Brandon Whitney of Homeland Colors. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: Now on to ... | [
"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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Flood Waters Recede in Northwest | [
"Flood waters are receding and people are returning to their homes after fierce winds and drenching rains left parts of the Pacific Northwest flooded. Parts of the main highway between Portland, Ore., and Seattle are still underwater, and officials say a chunk of the interstate will remain closed until the weekend... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scotland's Historic Decision: Should It Stay Or Should It Go? -- Senate To Vote On Arming Rebels As Islamic State Seizes Villages. And here are more early headlines: Dangerous Wildfires Blaze Unchecked In California. (KPCC) Australia Arrests 15 Suspected Militants, Alle... | npr | {
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Actress LAUREN BACALL is a legend, though she doesn't like to think of herself as such | [
"Actress LAUREN BACALL is a legend, though she doesn't like to think of herself as such. She's been a star of stage and screen for fifty years, was married to Humphrey Bogart, and won the National Book Award for her 1978 autobiography \"By Myself.\" Her new book, \"Now\" (Alfred A. Knopf Inc.), tells the story of h... | [
"For more than 50 years, actress and singer Diahann Carroll has been breaking barriers. She was the first black woman to win a Tony for best actress, and the first black woman to star in her own TV show — while not playing a maid. As the title character in that sitcom, Julia, Carroll became the model for one of the... | npr | {
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Letters: C-Sections, Census | [
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Inside The 'Rise Of The Black Overclass' | [
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This NCAA Tournament Season, March Really Is Mad | [
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House Speaker John Boehner's Remarks | [
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Facebook Bans Alex Jones, Louis Farrakhan And Other 'Dangerous' Individuals | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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After Rules Change, Senate Democrats Pushes Forward With Nominees | [
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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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Drivers Wonder Where Price Of Gas Will Go Next | [
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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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Wall Streeters Weigh Life After 'Giant Pool Of Money' | [
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"Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si... | npr | {
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Oxford To Honor Suu Kyi After Years Of House Arrest | [
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Janelle Monáe Wants To Represent The Underdog — In Music And Onscreen | [
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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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Erdogan Seeks A New Term With Increased Powers In Turkey | [
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The Great Solar Panel Debate: To Lease Or To Buy? | [
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WHO Is Fighting False COVID Info On Social Media. How's That Going? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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The Map Of Gay Marriage: Hawaii Becomes Latest To Legalize | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Spike Lee On Gentrification, Jazz And How He Got His Start In Film | [
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Paris Attackers' Use Of Suicide Vests Marks Important Change In ISIS Fight | [
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Fans Of 'The Good Wife' Rocked By [Spoiler Alert] | [
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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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Atlanta Officials Embrace Hip-Hop | [
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Twenty-Two Die in Mortar Attack on Iraqi Prison | [
"Insurgents launch mortars at an Iraqi prison, killing 22 prisoners and injuring an estimated 92 others. U.S.-led forces in Iraq are using the Abu Ghraib prison to hold suspected Saddam Hussein sympathizers and insurgents. It's unclear why the prison was targeted. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Philip Reeves."
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Martin Talks To Tim Page, | [
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Juarez: A City on the Edge, Part 2 | [
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Confidence In Climate Science Eroding Over Errors | [
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Remembering Bob Lissauer's Life in Song | [
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Ecologist's Airborne Scanners See The Forest And The Trees — All Of Them | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Obama's Speech Prompts Guarded Optimism | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Deal Would Take Ailing BlackBerry Private | [
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Kosovo Family in U.S. | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Despite High Turnout, Iranian Voters Unsatisfied | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Karim Sadjadpour, an analyst for the International Crisis Group in Tehran, Iran about the presidential runoff election. Sadjadpour says many Iranians came out to vote last week to protest President Bush's statements that the election was undemocratic and illegitimate. But he says many Irania... | [
"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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Saturday Sports: March Madness, World Baseball Classic | [
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Mayors Want War Money Spent At Home | [
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At MLB's All-Star Game In Cleveland, Chief Wahoo Is Off The Field But Still For Sale | [
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"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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Critics Continue Adding Voices To Challenge Of Hudson River Cleanup Results | [
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A Mile In Another?s Shoes | [
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South Africa Makes A Plan To Protect Rhinos From Poachers | [
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In 'Jakob,' Kids Get A Real Conversation About Death | [
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Soccer Lifts Spirits of Africans Illegally in Turkey | [
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Peak Gasoline And Cardiff Fare Thee Well | [
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Ahead Of G-20, Europe Rebuffs Stimulus Spending | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Once Again, Travel Is The Target — Can Airlines Keep Bouncing Back? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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'Around The Grill': Ethiopian Sega Tibs | [
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Thai Premier to Step Down, Citing Impasse | [
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Homeless Students A Growing Problem For Schools | [
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Story of Ethiopian Jews on the Stage | [
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What It Will Take For Trump To End AIDS 'Beyond' America | [
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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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Thousands Protest Again In Bahrain; Second Death Reported In Iran | [
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Rise in Metal Prices Leads to Odd Crime Wave | [
"The rising price of metal has spawned an unusual crime wave -- aluminum bleachers are missing in one Ohio town, and an historic bronze plaque, pried from a Pennsylvania monument, may already have been melted down and sold. Brad Linder from member station WHYY in Philadelphia reports."
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Museum's 1770s Artifact Smells Of Rum | [
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Capturing the Spirit of the '60s | [
"The book <EM>In the House of My Fear</EM> by Joel Agee has been giving commentator Andrei Codrescu flashbacks from the 1960s: the feeling of being hit on the head with a nightstick at a demonstration, or of an acid trip. It's the book Codrescu has been waiting for, one that vividly captures the period's sensibilit... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Mysterious Leprosy Cases Linked To Armadillos | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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World Markets Tumble in Sympathy with Dow | [
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"Good morning. Our headlines so far: -- Literature Nobel Goes To Swedish Poet Tomas Transtromer. -- The Word For Steve Jobs: Visionary. -- Obama To Hold News Conference This Morning. Some other top stories: Read More -- \"Unions Join Protest Against Wall Street.\" (The New York Times) -- \"Overseas Gains Lift U.... | npr | {
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Deal To End Government Shutdown Appears Unlikely Friday | [
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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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Cancer Patient Gets First Totally Artificial Windpipe | [
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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'Hamilton' Cast Re-imagines Show's Lyrics To Promote Voter Registration Day | [
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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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Schubert at the Gallery | [
"From a concert in January at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Benjamin Hochman play the Sonatina in A Minor for Violin and Piano by Schubert."
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Ancient Plague's DNA Revived From A 1,500-Year-Old Tooth | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jordan Strikes At ISIS; Obama Said To Be Preparing To Request War Powers. -- Pilots Of Doomed Taipei Flight Faced Problems With Both Engines. And here are more early headlines: French, German Leaders To Fly To Moscow To Discuss Ukraine. (Telegraph) Heavy \"Pineapple Exp... | npr | {
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More Students Turning Illegally To 'Smart' Drugs | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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