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Kazakhstan Completes Move, Storage Of Nuclear Stash | [
"First of three parts The United States and the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan have completed moving some 100 tons of highly radioactive material from a Caspian Sea port in the country's west to a safe storage site in northeastern Kazakhstan. The shipments included enough dangerous nuclear material for nearly... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Launches Military Operation Against Separatists. -- Toll Rises From Deadly Car Bomb In Nigerian Capital. And here are more early headlines: Economists Predict Improvement In April Jobless Report. (MarketWatch) South Korean Subway Trains Collide, Injuring Scores.... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: Crash Is The New Normal | [
"Mohamed El-Erian is CEO of investment management firm Pimco and author of When Markets Collide. Who would have thought just 18 months ago that a member of the eurozone, the most elite club of economies in Europe, could have a worse credit rating than Pakistan? And yet this is the case for Greece today, perched on ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Officials On Philly Man Who Shot 6 Officers: He 'Should Not Have Been On The Streets' | [
"Updated at 4:22 p.m. ET Thursday Officials in Philadelphia are praising city law enforcement for peacefully resolving a chaotic episode Wednesday night in which a gunman armed with an AR-15 and a handgun fired off more than 100 rounds, hitting six police officers, then barricaded himself inside a residence, creati... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Q & A: Pets And COVID-19, Ventilators, And The View From Wuhan | [
"Public health experts and NPR journalists answer listener questions on 'The National Conversation with All Things Considered,' NPR's nightly radio show about the coronavirus crisis. Excerpted here:<br/><br/>- <a href=\"https://www.npr.org/people/705255512/emily-feng\">NPR's Emily Feng</a> discusses China's next st... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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Elizabeth Lesser: Why Is It So Hard To Ask For — And Offer — Forgiveness? | [
"Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode Forgiveness. About Elizabeth Lesser's TED Talk Before donating bone marrow to her sister — Elizabeth Lesser and her sister undertook a process of seeking forgiveness from each other. She says forgiveness is hard but necessary for our well-being. About Elizabeth Lesser Elizabeth... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Elevate Your Summer Cuisine With Fresh Herbs | [
"It's herb season — basil, thyme, lemon verbena, borage, rosemary, cilantro, mint, sage, dill, fennel and so many more. Fresh herbs can transform the most basic cooking into something elevated and bursting with summer flavor. Experiment with herbs and use them in ways that might not seem likely. You just might be i... | [
"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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California Congressman 'Very Troubled' By Trump DOJ's Secret Seizure Of His Data | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., about the Trump Department of Justice's seizure of his data in a leak investigation."
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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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What The End To Net Neutrality Means For Internet Streaming | [
"NPR's Elise Hu talks to former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler about what the FCC decision to end so-called net neutrality means and what it will mean to consumers of internet streaming."
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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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Fresh Air Fund Gives Thousands Of Kids Access To Camp And The Outdoors | [
"The Fresh Air Fund was founded in 1877 as a way for inner-city kids to head out to the country for an outdoor summer experience. Today, the not for profit sends kids each summer to 13 states and Canada, and provides other services like college counseling year-round. Fatima Shama (@FatimaShamaNYC) grew up in a poor... | [
"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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Food Bank Preps Needy For Culinary Careers | [
"There are 200 community food banks in the U.S. providing free groceries to the needy. About two dozen of them, including one in Hillside, N.J., run community kitchens that train people for careers in the culinary arts."
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"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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How To Make Tax Forms Easier? Break The Math Up, One Step Per Line | [
"Our \"Planet Money\" team introduces us to a delightfully precise man who helped design the 1040 tax form."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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New In Paperback: Nov. 22-28 | [
"The Land Of Green Plums: The Appointment by Herta Mueller Mueller, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2009, began writing as a young Romanian intellectual under the regime of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. She was shadowed on the street, fired for refusing to inform on co-workers at a factory, and arrested. A ... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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Clinton Slams Trump For Insulting Mexico In American Legion Speech | [
"Hillary Clinton told the American Legion convention in Ohio the last thing America needs in Washington is more name calling. She slammed Republican rival Donald Trump for insulting Mexican immigrants."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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U.N. Chief Urges Myanmar to Allow Cyclone Aid | [
"U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Myanmar on a mission to persuade the country's military government to allow a large-scale international aid effort for the victims of the cyclone. Ban was first flown by helicopter to a village called Kyondah, where he spoke to a few of the 500 or so people huddled in blue ... | [
"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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'We Are Here': Questions For Comics Creator Taneka Stotts | [
"When comics creator Taneka Stotts accepted an Eisner Award — the comics industry's highest honor — this year for her anthology Elements: Fire — A Comic Anthology by Creators of Color, she was fired up. \"I hold this award,\" she said, \"and I declare war on the antiquated mentality that tells us our voices and sto... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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EPA Moves Toward Nanotechnology Regulations | [
"The Environmental Protection Agency is stepping into the burgeoning field of nanotechnology. Some household cleaning products now employ nanotechnology such as microscopic pieces of silver that could end up in the water supply. The EPA now says such products must first have approval. Nanotechnology is a booming ... | [
"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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Blast At Russian Train Station Leaves At Least 15 Dead | [
"At least 15 people were killed on Sunday when a suspected female suicide bomber detonated an explosive device inside a train station in Volgograd, Russia. Russia Today, a government-funded, English-language news outlet, reports that authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack. RT adds: \"'Accordin... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Brain's 'Sixth Sense' for Calories | [
"Scientist Ivan de Araujo and his colleagues recently published a study that shows the brain can sense the calories in food, independent of how things taste. This \"sixth sense\" machinery could ultimately help researchers understand what causes obesity. Questions raised by the discovery of the brain's calorie-sens... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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NYPD Could 'Take Down A Plane' If Necessary, Commissioner Says | [
"One exchange in particular between CBS News' Scott Pelley and New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly on Sunday's edition of 60 Minutes is getting lots of attention today. The subject was the possibility of another terrorist attack aimed at the city and the efforts by Kelly's department to prevent such a... | [
"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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Saudi Textbooks Still Teach Hate, Group Says | [
"In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States pressured Saudi Arabia to reform its educational curriculum by eliminating educational material that demonizes Christians and Jews or that urges holy war on \"the unbelievers.\" Senior Saudi officials have assured the United States that the reform has bee... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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#MemeOfTheWeek: 'The Media' | [
"The numbers are in, and there's a clear consensus on who lost this week's Republican presidential debate, and in turn, who was this week's biggest political flop: \"The Media.\" Facebook says their top social moment of the debate was when Texas senator and presidential contender Ted Cruz criticized CNBC debate mod... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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How Did The Eurozone Come About? | [
"Now that European economies are in trouble, we thought it was time to take a step back and remember what was behind the idea for the euro, how the eurozone came about, and what it's meant for 17 countries to share one currency. Robert Siegel talks with Fred Bergsten, director of the Peterson Institute for Internat... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Top Stories: Syrian Rebels On Russian Plan; Putin's Editorial | [
"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... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Holocaust Twin Experiments Are The Focus Of A Debut Novel | [
"Affinity Konar‘s critically acclaimed debut novel, “Mischling,” follows a pair of twin girls who are sent to Auschwitz. They end up in Josef Mengele’s lab and struggle to survive, after being subjected to a series of brutal experiments. Konar drew inspiration from real-life stories of Ausch... | [
"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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Elizabeth Arnold Reports On Bob Dole's Campaigning | [
"in the last days before the election. She asks people why Dole's emphasis on the character issue does not seem to be getting through to voters."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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House's Iraq Resolution Seeks to Walk Fine Line | [
"Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives unveil the language of the Iraq resolution they will debate for the rest of the week. The resolution takes a two-pronged approach as it seeks to support U.S. military forces in Iraq while also opposing President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in the country ... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: The Drone General | [
"Norton Schwartz, the Air Force's top commander, has retired, leaving behind a controversial legacy of increased drone operations. Paresh Nath thinks the remotely piloted aircraft are fueling anti-Americanism, but Jeff Danziger says one important group supports them."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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The New Republic: Is Obama Karzai's Fiddle? | [
"When John Kerry persuaded Hamid Karzai to agree to a run-off election, the New York Times correctly described this victory as \"little more than a catastrophe averted.\" So how do you describe the situation as it exists now, with the run-off called off due to Abdullah Abdullah's withdrawal? I'd say it's a pretty b... | [
"A striking passage buried in Saturday's NYT lead story on the massive cost of the war: \"Representative John Murtha, Democrat of Pennsylvania and chairman of a subcommittee on defense appropriations, said in an interview that because of concerns about President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, he thought a majority of... | npr | {
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Report: Fed Committed $7.77 Trillion To Rescue Banks | [
"Bloomberg ran quite a story, yesterday. It stems from a Freedom of Information Act Request that yielded the details of previously secret borrowing from the federal government to the biggest banks. The bottom line, reports Bloomberg, by March of 2009, the Fed had committed $7.77 trillion \"to rescuing the financial... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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The News Roundup — Domestic | [
"The United States is now averaging 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations a day across many age and employment categories. In addition, COVID-related deaths are at their lowest point since last March. However, the gross number of cases in the U.S. is increasing and the Centers for Disease Control say the variant of the v... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Long-Running Variety Show 'Sabado Gigante' Comes To An End | [
"After more than half a century, <em>Sabado Gigante</em>, or \"Gigantic Saturday,\" is going off the air. For years, the variety show was one of the few \"family\" shows broadcast across the Spanish-speaking world."
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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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Life Under Death Threats: Dangers Faced By Judges, Prosecutors | [
"The recent shooting and killing of a Texas District Attorney has local law enforcement and prosecutors on high alert for other threats. Threats against prosecutors, judges and DA's have been on the upswing in the U.S. in recent years. In 2012, 1,370 threats were made against federal judges."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Sweet And Spicy Flavors Of Northern Thailand | [
"Outside the old city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Warorot Market was bustling with activity. It was an orchestra of sizzling satay of pork and chicken livers, the singsong melody of Thai, and steaming bowls of noodle soups. Row upon row of rainbow-colored fruit and vegetable stalls glimmered in the sun. The female... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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Precocious, Theatrical and Piercingly Lovely | [
"Like so many other heart-on-the-sleeve indie acts, the Georgia-based Manchester Orchestra is more about a boy who created a band around a fixed idea — himself — than about a functioning band that already happened to exist. Manchester Orchestra is a vehicle for the musings of its frontman, Andy Hull, who is himself... | [
"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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Open Questions: What Do You Shove Into The Hands Of The Unwilling? | [
"Open Questions Week continues, and today, I want to ask about pushing and shoving. We all do it. \"You have to watch this movie. Sit down. I'm putting the DVD in. Hey-hey-hey -- don't try to stand up. Sit down. On the couch. Stop talking. I'm pressing 'play.' Don't try to go to the kitchen, or I'll make you watch ... | [
"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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Residents, Church Vie For History-Rich Russian Isles | [
"When you look up \"Volga tours\" on the Internet, most advertise a quick St. Petersburg-to-Moscow trip, though technically neither city is on the Volga. But the Volga is more than a river. It is an elaborate system of lakes, locks and manmade canals that links Russia's two most famous cities. This network also rea... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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House OKs More Cash-For-Clunkers Funds | [
"The House voted Friday to rush $2 billion more dollars into the government's cash-for-clunkers program. It emerged Thursday that the $1 billion set aside to encourage purchases of fuel-efficient vehicles may be in danger of running out only days after the program began."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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'Totally Biased' TV Show Canceled, A Total Loss? | [
"Comedian W. Kamau Bell's cable talk show <em>Totally Biased</em> earned a lot of buzz, but was recently canceled. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans tells host Michel Martin why, and sheds some light on the television industry."
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"Stories: 1) Josh Rushing: A Marine's Unexpected 'Mission' 2) 'Conchords': Musical Comedy from Clueless Kiwis 3) 'Fleeting Expletives' Are Fair Game. Now What?"
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Drought In The Horn Of Africa | [
"Close to 10 million people urgently require food aid in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, with children and the elderly in the direst situation. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton travels to Northwest Kenya for a first-hand look at the results of the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Children's Risk Of Serious Illness From COVID-19 Is As Low As It Is For The Flu | [
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a strong statement about the effectiveness of vaccines when it decided that fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in most circumstances. But it left some parents concerned about how the change might affect children too young to be vaccinated. Dr. Paul ... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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U.S. Economy Hums Along, But Is There Trouble Ahead? | [
"U.S. consumer spending and personal income were both up 0.4 percent in June, according to new figures from the Department of Commerce. Meanwhile, officials with the Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting Tuesday but are expected to leave interest rates unchanged. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson checks up on the ... | [
"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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Art Critic Michael Kimmelman | [
"The show rebroadcasts a discussion on art and life with New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman. Kimmelman is the author of \"Portraits: Talking with Artists at the Met, the Modern, the Louvre and Elsewhere,\" and \"The Accidental Masterpiece: On the Art of Life and Vice Versa.\""
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Washington, D.C. To Offer Online Gambling | [
"The federal government has cracked down on online poker sites. But a Washington, D.C. official managed to slip an online gambling measure into a budget bill that passed earlier this year."
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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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Dan Deacon, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent | [
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Major Amazon Offices Coming To New York City And Arlington, Virginia | [
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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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Dozens Of False Killer Whales Mysteriously Strand Themselves In Florida | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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The BlackSon And BlackCity Are Generating 'Free Power' | [
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Couple Raises Wedding Funds By Recycling Cans | [
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"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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Analysts: North Korea Improves Its Capabilities With Each Missile Test | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Sen. Jon Tester Starts His Newest Job | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Snacking In Shakespeare's Time: What Theatregoers Ate At The Bard's Plays | [
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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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'House On Mango Street' Celebrates 25 Years | [
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Fenster: A Dark Pop Song, Under Construction | [
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Florida Civil Rights | [
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Measuring the Iraq War's Toll: Life at Fort Hood | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Republican Contenders Vie for Christian Support | [
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Political Poems: Cheney-Edwards Debate | [
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Title 42 Foes Go Back To Court To Try To End COVID Measure Blocking Asylum-Seekers | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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With Democratic Primary Fight Closer, Pro-Clinton SuperPAC Amps It Up | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Investigators Search For Suspect In Thailand Bombing | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Armando Martinez Loves Costco. By The Way, He's 4 Years Old | [
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Inside-Out Your Mind | [
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'Dreamgirls,' 'Babel' Top Oscar Nominees | [
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt And Other Arab Nations Cut Diplomatic Ties With Qatar | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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A Senior Women's Soccer League | [
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Scandal May Bring New Oversight To LA County Sheriff's Department | [
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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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How A City, And A Family, Have Changed Since The End Of The Vietnam War | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Gun Market Unsure of Ban's Impact | [
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Ethics Questions Raised Over Sale Of Trump Caribbean Resort | [
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'White Wedding' Celebrates Love, South African-Style | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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You've Got A Home: June Millington's Lifelong Journey In Rock | [
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Bermuda's Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage — Again | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Living Up To Expectations: Religion, Evolution And Compassion | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Beethoven in Bavaria | [
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Indiana Officials Say Man Has Led Them To Multiple Bodies | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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In Spain, The Dead Help Fight Climate Change | [
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Terror Alert Reaction | [
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Why Our Brains Weren't Made To Deal With Climate Change | [
"Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam takes you on vacation with him to Alaska. You'll hike on top of a glacier, drink from a cool stream, and talk with fellow tourists from around the world. But the trip comes with an upsetting observation: Glaciers in Alaska are retreating. The Mendenhall glacier, visited by tens o... | [
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Distrust Of Supplement Ads Runs High, But Believers Buy In | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Jonathan Karl's Memoir Shows That Everyone Is 'Front Row At The Trump Show' | [
"White House memoirs generally fall into two categories: Me, I was there! and Hey, it wasn't my fault! ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl's new book, Front Row at the Trump Show, is in the former. Karl's book tells of how he first met Trump when he was working as a New York Post reporter: \"I was... | [
"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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Millions Of 'Boomerang Buyers' Could Reshape Housing Market | [
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Deerhoof: The Battle To Stay Surprising | [
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Letters: Election Coverage, Bad Writing Contest | [
"<EM>Day to Day</EM> senior editor Steve Proffitt joins NPR's Alex Chadwick to review listener comments, including continued comments on <EM>Day to Day</EM> coverage of the 2004 election and on the winner of a bad writing contest."
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Living Memories From The Last Days Of Alcatraz | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Iran Vows To End Nuclear Deal As Trump Administration Cracks Down | [
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Census Reflects Shift in Metropolitan Life | [
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KASU Congressional Interviews | [
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Mourners Pay Respect To David McAtee In Louisville | [
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New Fuel-Economy Stickers Debut For 2013 Vehicles | [
"Car buyers will soon see a new window sticker detailing each vehicle's fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. The government unveiled the stickers Wednesday after the auto industry fended off a proposal supported by environmental groups to rate vehicles based an A-F letter grade."
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Israeli-Palestinians Prisoner Swap Brings Jubilation | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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New Orleans Residents Flee Katrina | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Author Plumbs The Human Psyche Through 'Animal Madness' | [
"Laurel Braitman's new book was born out of a near-tragedy: her frantic dog almost leaped to its death from a third-story window. She talks to NPR's Don Gonyea about mental illness and <em>Animal Madness.</em>"
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"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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Ivanka Trump Reportedly Used Personal Email Account For Official White House Business | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Marin Sewage Spills / Ambassador Reno Harnish III | [
"In the first half-hour, Forum discusses two recent sewage spills from a southern Marin treatment plant which have prompted concerns about water safety and murky reporting practices. In the second half-hour, Reno Harnish of the U.S. State Department joins us to talk about the Bush administration's record on global ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Groups React To Obama's Health Care Speech | [
"Millions watched as President Obama called on Congress to get moving on his effort to overhaul the country's health care system. Wednesday night's speech and reaction to it, are likely to be a source of next-day, water-cooler talk. We hear from three groups of people, who listened to the speech in Denver, Delray B... | [
"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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Know Your Arts Advocates: Future Of Music Coalition's Michael Bracy | [
"According to some estimates, there are as many as 40,000 lobbyists in Washington, D.C., but you don't even need all of your fingers to count how many work on behalf of artists and arts communities (record labels, broadcasting and other corporate interests in the entertainment industry aside). This weeken... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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'SEAL Team Six' Gets Some Of Bin Laden Raid Right | [
"The story of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden has captured the imagination of authors and film directors. Just this year, the mission carried out by Navy SEAL Team Six has already been re-told in three books, including one written by a former Navy SEAL. Acclaimed film director Katherine Bigelow, who directed t... | [
"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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Wow: Hillary Clinton's Inner Tracy Flick | [
"From the wilds of the electronic void, host Alison Stewart has plucked a video in which Hillary Clinton does an unwitting update of Election. We'd embed it, but it starts with a great big ad, and you know how we feel about that. (IMHO, it's still worth the click.)"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Wicked Witch of the West Wing, Big Huge Trip, Magically More Delicious"
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Congressional Showdown Over Debt Limit Could Happen Later Than Expected | [
"As they broke from a three-day retreat in Williamsburg, Va., House leaders offered President Obama and the Senate a temporary three month increase of the debt ceiling. David Welna talks to Robert Siegel about the proposal."
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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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