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A-Rod Steroid Allegations Reignite Debate | [
"Baseball superstars are being kept under watchful eyes, and some are being questioned about steroid use. Alex Rodriguez is the latest player facing allegations of steroid use."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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An All-Star Cast Of Musicians | [
"An all-star cast of musicians at the O-K Mozart Festival in Bartlesville, Oklahoma perform the Quintet in D by Mozart. From a concert they gave on the 21st of June at the Bartlesville Community Center, we'll hear violinists Ani Kavafian and Carmit Zori join violists Lawrence Dutton and Paul Neubauer and cellist F... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Iraq Judiciary and the Saddam Hussein Trial | [
"Intense preparations for Saddam Hussein's trial began shortly after his capture. There are intense demands on judges and lawyers to conduct that tribunal fairly as international observers continue to assess Iraq's progress toward a modern democracy."
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"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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U.S. Gymnast Patterson Wins All-Around Gold | [
"U.S. gymnast Carly Patterson, 16, nails a stunning routine on the balance beam and turns in a perfect floor exercise to become the first American to win the women's all-around Olympic gymnastics title in 20 years. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Christine Brennan of <EM>USA Today</EM>."
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Doctors Test Tumor Paint In People | [
"A promising technique for making brain tumors glow so they'll be easier for surgeons to remove is now being tested in cancer patients. Eighteen months ago, Shots first told readers about tumor paint, an experimental substance derived from scorpion venom. Inject tumor paint into a patient's vein, and it will actual... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Bush Address to Cap Chaotic Week | [
"With troubles ranging from Iraq to the Middle East peace process to a sluggish economy, it was a difficult week for President Bush. NPR's Liane Hansen talks about the administration's challenges with <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> Washington Bureau Chief Doyle McManus."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Veteran Journalist Helen Thomas Leaves An Outspoken Legacy | [
"Journalist Helen Thomas died Saturday at the age of 92, according to The Gridiron Club & Foundation. Over the decades, she made her mark as a woman journalist who shattered barriers in the nation's capital and as someone who invariably spoke her mind. She became a fixture at the White House, too, but her career ca... | [
"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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As Brexit Vote Approaches, David Cameron's Political Life Is On The Line | [
"David Cameron took a huge political gamble in offering the British people a referendum on European Union membership. With a vote to exit the EU looking more likely, his political life is on the line."
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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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News Brief: Border Crisis, Joe Biden, 2020 Census | [
"The U.S. threatens to withhold aid to countries responsible for migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Former Vice President Biden faces allegations of misconduct. And, the Census begins in a year."
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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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Snow Forecast for Mountain Passes Christmas Weekend | [
"If you're driving across Washington's Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass to visit friends and family this weekend, make note of this warning from the Washington State Department of Transportation: DOT officials say Saturday morning is NOT the best time to drive to grandma's house."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Salsa Is Food, Not Music | [
"We call the music salsa, but is that really the right name? We talk to our guests about salsa as a marketing term, whether or not it's a rhythm, and what we really mean when we say salsa."
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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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Celebrating The 400th Birthday Of Salem Witch Trials Victim Rebecca Nurse | [
"In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” the playwright notes that “gentleness exudes from” a sick, elderly woman named Rebecca Nurse. At age 71, Nurse became the oldest woman killed at the Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693. About 200 people were tried for witchcraft in Puritan New England and 19 of them, mostly women... | [
"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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How To Oust A Congressman, SuperPAC-Style | [
"After spending millions of dollars in the presidential and Senate campaigns with little to show for it, many superPACs and other outside groups are still tending their wounds. But it's too soon to write off superPACs as a waste of wealthy donors' money. Consider, for instance, this upset in a congressional race ou... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Three Carols From St. Olaf | [
"Three carols from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota: \"All This Night\" by Gerald Finzi, \"What Sweeter Music\" by John Rutter, and \"Angels We Have Heard on High\" arranged by Robert Scholz. Anton Armstrong conducts the St. Olaf Choir in concert earlier this month. (WCAL, Northfield)"
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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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Uncovering Who Is Driving The Fight Against Critical Race Theory In Schools | [
"An NBC News analysis finds at least 165 local and national groups are trying to disrupt or block lessons on race and gender. NBC reporter Tyler Kingkade explores who is waging this fight, and why."
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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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Considering All Your Options? No Thank You | [
"Commentator Marion Winik has never been one to agonize over making a decision. In fact, she rarely considers her options, which may not be such a bad thing."
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Remembering 'Mary Tyler Moore' Producer Grant Tinker | [
"Tinker was a former NBC chairman and oversaw shows like 'Cheers,' 'Hill Street Blues,' and 'St. Elsewhere.' He also founded MTM Enterprises with his then wife, Mary Tyler Moore, and produced her hit show. Tinker died last month. We remember him with his 1994 interview and a 1995 interview with Moore. Ken Tucker re... | [
"Stories: 1) Susan Loesser: My Father, 'A Most Remarkable Fella' 2) A 'Most Happy' Discovery: Loesser's Demo Tapes 3) Jo Sullivan Loesser On Her 'Guy', Frank Loesser 4) Horton Foote, Scripting Across The Decades 5) From Page To Screen, 'Watchmen' Arrives DOA"
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4 Militants Remain In Oregon Wildlife Refuge, As FBI Negotiations Go On | [
"Update, 9:15 p.m. In a press conference, the FBI said Thursday night that four militants still remained at the wildlife refuge, but that the perimeter around them had been reduced. They also announced that the full video of the arrest of Bundy and several other militants, as well as the shooting death of LaVoy Fin... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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JP, Chrissie And The Fairground Boys: Sass And Sugar | [
"JP Jones is a gutsy dude. In 2008, the Welsh musician had the chutzpah to approach The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde at a party, where they bonded over a shared affection for fairgrounds. A few days later, Jones was bold enough to text-message the traveling musician, \"All the fairground luck for your show tonight.\"... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Events, Not Ideals, Dictate U.S. Stance On Strongmen | [
"Like his predecessors, President Obama sometimes has to shake hands with dictators. During his speech last month about the \"Arab spring\" protest movements, Obama suggested that America's interests would come to be better aligned with its values. But Obama has continued to meet with authoritarian leaders from th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Student Vote Tricky to Rally During Winter Break | [
"Presidential hopefuls have been visiting college campuses for months, hoping to turn out the youth vote. But the early dates of the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary mean that most students in those states will still be home for winter break. Atul Nakhasi, president of the College Democrats at the University ... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Getting the Best Price for College Textbooks | [
"Every parent knows that sending your kid to college is going to cost a lot. But many parents and students are feeling sticker shock when it comes to the price of textbooks. A Government Accountability Office report found that in the past two decades college textbook prices have increased at twice the rate of infla... | [
"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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Congressional Delegate Recalls March On Washington | [
"In 1963, Eleanor Holmes Norton was a young civil rights activist who helped organize the March on Washington. Today she is the non-voting delegate who represents the District of Columbia. The reason the feeling was so palpable and remained with you is that it was a first-of-its-kind feeling.–Del. Eleanor Holmes No... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Feedback: Biometrics and Privacy, Love Letters | [
"Listeners write in about biometrics, plagiarism, and a love letter on Valentine's Day."
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"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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Pence Travels To Eastern Europe To Pledge Continued U.S. Support | [
"At a time when U.S.-Russia relations seem to be hitting the lowest point in years, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Eastern Europe to reassure governments there about American support."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Animator CHUCK JONES | [
"2: Animator CHUCK JONES. Jones made many of the greatest Warner Brothers cartoons, and he created the characters Pepe LePew, Wile E. Coyote, and the RoadRunner. He wrote a memoir of his years at Warner Brothers, called Chuck Amuck (Avon Books). (REBROADCAST FROM 10/18/89)."
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"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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Voices in the News: Alberto Gonzales and Colin Powell | [
"A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including Sen. Patrick Leahy, Attorney General Designate Aloberto Gonzales, Sen. Edward Kennedy, Chief Analyst for Airline Forecast Vaughn Cordle, Sen. Barbara Boxer, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Australian air force trauma physician Commander Bil... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Journalist and Mandela Biographer Dies at 78 | [
"British journalist Anthony Sampson, who died this weekend at age 78, was a longtime resident of South Africa and edited the influential anti-apartheid magazine, <EM>Drum</EM>. Sampson was Nelson Mandela's official biographer and author of numerous books. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Sampson's friend, South Afric... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Watchdog's New Target: Embattled LA Sheriff's Department | [
"The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is one of the nation's most troubled law enforcement agencies. Eighteen current and former deputies are facing felony charges as part of a federal probe into allegations of widespread prisoner abuse in county jails. The federal government is also investigating alleged ca... | [
"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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'Beauty Shop': Soap Operas, Idols and Mental Illness | [
"The long running soap opera, \"All My Children,\" has been canceled. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones announced she's been treated entering treatment for bipolar disorder, and five women were voted off of American Idol in five weeks. Host Michel Martin turns to the ladies of the 'Beauty Shop' for stories that need a w... | [
"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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University Of Oklahoma Expels 2 Students Seen As Leading Racist Chant | [
"Updated at 8:28 p.m. ET One of the students seen in a video in which fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma chant a racist song has apologized for his actions, as have the parents of another student seen in the video. Parker Rice, one of the students, apologized in a statement published by the Dallas Mor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baltimore Removes Confederate Statues One Day After Voting On Issue. -- Mourners To Honor Charlottesville Victim, States Debate Confederate Statues. -- Hundreds Dead After Sierra Leone Mudslide. And here are more early headlines: University Of Florida Denies White Nat... | npr | {
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Russell Simmons Uniting Hip Hop Lovers Online | [
"GlobalGrind.com aspires to be the homepage for the hip hop generation. The site is the latest investment by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, chairman of Rush Communications. Farai Chideya speaks with Simmons and GlobalGrind's President and CEO, Navarrow Wright, about presidential politics and the ... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Genius and Madness Collide in a Sweet Song | [
"Many songwriters have battled mental illness, and some, like Brian Wilson, have been lionized as troubled geniuses. Opinion is somewhat more divided about mentally ill but cultishly admired Texas singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston, who made his name recording primitive, Beatles-inspired originals on his cassette re... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Fresh Air Weekend: Alan Cumming, 'Godzilla' And Matthew Weiner | [
"Cumming is starring in Cabaret for a third time, critic John Powers considers the movie monster and Mad Men's creator reflects on the end of Don Draper's journey."
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"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content | [
"Thousands of content moderators work around the clock to ensure that Facebook, YouTube, Google and other online platforms remain free of toxic content. That can include trolling, sexually explicit photos or videos, violent threats and more. Those efforts — run by both humans and algorithms — have been hotly contes... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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California Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage | [
"The California Assembly passed a historic gay marriage bill Tuesday night. It would recognize such unions performed in the state. But Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has threatened to veto the measure. Guests: Tamara Keith, reporter with KPCC in Pasadena, Calif. NEAL CONAN, host: The California Legislature ... | [
"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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Expert: McChrystal, Petraeus Share Afghan View | [
"Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has replaced the top general in Afghanistan, Gen. David McKiernan, with Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Gates cited the need for a change of military thinking and fresh eyes, pointing to McChrystal's background in counterinsurgency. \"There is a sense, I believe, in not only the Wh... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 29, 2007 Washington Post: In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening -- \"The Democratic presidential candidate from Illinois -- hoping his campaign can recapture some of that old-time religious fervor -- launched a three-city gospel concert series over the weekend across the state, in North... | npr | {
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Barring The Bars And Stars | [
"-- NPR's Adam Hochberg reports the Confederate flag has once again sparked a debate about race in the south. The latest episode is centered on the University of Mississippi, where school leaders want fans to stop waving the offending flag at games."
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Fresh Air Weekend: Roger Ailes, Rosanne Cash And Sonia Sotomayor | [
"Gabriel Sherman traces the beginning of Fox News' success, Ken Tucker calls Cash's new album a timeless work of comfort and quiet joy, and the Supreme Court justice explains how, as a Latina, she had to work harder."
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"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Last Laughs 2004: Comedian Mort Sahl | [
"Before <EM>The Onion</EM> and <EM>The Daily Show</EM>, Mort Sahl's shtick satirized the news of the day. Sahl revolutionized stand-up comedy, leading the transition from tame jokes to the dark, satirical wit of comedians like Lenny Bruce and Woody Allen. Terry Gross spoke to Sahl in December 2003."
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"Stories: 1) Demetri Martin, Live and In 'Person' 2) Actor Anthony Anderson, Inhabiting 'K-Ville'"
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Journalist Predicts SCOTUS, 'Under Strain,' Will Move Slowly On Abortion | [
"<em>NY Times</em> correspondent Adam Liptak talks about how Trump's two appointees might change the court — including its direction on abortion: \"It's not hard to write a decision striking down <em>Roe,</em>\" he says."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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For GOP Leaders Like Paul Ryan, Trump Poses Unique Dilemma | [
"As this election has progressed, Americans have seen just how much strife there is within the Republican Party. Since a tape of Donald Trump making lewd comments about women back in 2005 was released, GOP leaders like House Speaker Paul Ryan are in a delicate dance of not wanting to totally denounce Trump, but not... | [
"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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38 Minutes Of Panic In Hawaii | [
"Hawaiian authorities mistakenly sent an alert, warning of an incoming ballistic missile. It took 38 minutes to let people know it was a false alarm."
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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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Friday News Roundup - International | [
"First France, then Germany. This month, the White House receives two of Europe’s top leaders. What’s on U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda to discuss with Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel? What’s on theirs? Plus, a historic summit between North and South Korea gets underway and journalis... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Pakistani Court Grants Bail To Suspect In Mumbai Attack | [
"An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted bail to a man accused of masterminding the deadly 2008 attack on Mumbai, India. Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi is one of seven men charged with planning and helping to carry out the Mumbai attack that killed more than 160 people. The Associated Press reports that Judge Kausar... | [
"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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The Pursuit Of Trivia On Talk Of The Nation, And A Lodge Mistake | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Campaign buttons, continued | [
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Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the "last" big summer film, the one with Arnold Schwarzene... | [
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"This week, NPR's Tony Cox cues up the music — \"Tanya\" by Dexter Gordon. He explains how the song influenced his choices when naming his children."
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Militia Remains Armed and in Control in Sadr City | [
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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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Bank of America Buys Countrywide | [
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'Love Letter To Black Boys': Memoir Explores Masculinity Against Appalachian Backdrop | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Los Angeles Mayor Takes on Schools | [
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"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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New Mix: Tori Amos Song Premiere, A Wes Anderson Tribute, More | [
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"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Japan Returns To Top Spot In Sumo Wrestling | [
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Women On Capitol Hill Reach Across Party Lines To Get Things 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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Kenneth Lay Hid Enron's Troubles, Former CFO Says | [
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Special Report: Bhutto Killed in Pakistan | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Viking's Choice: MAKE, 'The Immortal' | [
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Trump Was Once Obama's Punch Line — But Almost No One Is Laughing Now | [
"Twice in those bow-tied comedy dinner routines before a crowd of journalists, President Obama lambasted Donald Trump. He joked in 2011 that Trump, who was hot on the trail of Obama's birth certificate, was a conspiracy theorist waiting to reveal the fake moon landing, then roasted him for making the hard decisions... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Americans Hold Complex Views On Abortion, Poll Finds | [
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Ingrid Michaelson Is Everywhere | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Patently Absurd? | [
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'Wolf Totem' Eulogizes Mongolian Culture | [
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Flood Forces Towboats Into 'Unchartered Water' | [
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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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Southern California Cities Ask Residents To Scrap Water-Guzzling Lawns | [
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Arian Foster Is The Anti-Tim Tebow | [
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Legendary Songstress Eartha Kitt Is Remembered Through The Eyes Of Her Daughter In New Book | [
"Songstress Eartha Kitt enthralled audiences beginning in the 1940s up until just months before her death in 2008. She’s known for the sultry Christmas classic from 1953 “Santa Baby.” But Kitt was much more than her sex-kitten image. She supported Martin Luther King Jr., and advocated for women’s rights and t... | [
"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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Maggie Smith On The Pressures Of Acting: 'You Want So Much To Get It Right' | [
"Known for her recent work in <em>Downton Abbey</em> and the <em>Harry Potter</em> films, the Oscar-winning actress now stars in <em>The</em> <em>Lady in the Van,</em> a film about an elderly woman who lived in a van for 15 years."
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A Cartoonist Looks Beyond Newspapers | [
"Tony Carrillo went to his first national cartooning convention when he was 26 years old. Wandering around the convention floor, Carrillo was in awe of the cartooning heavyweights in his midst. \"I ran into Cathy. The Cathy,\" he says, referring to Cathy Guisewite, who writes the self-titled comic strip. \"All of a... | [
"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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Biden's 100-Day Mark: What Role Has Kamala Harris Played So Far? | [
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Psychologist MARY PIPHER has worked mostly with teenage girls for over ten years | [
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"We meet two psychologists out of the Bay Area who are trying to treat more Latinos by using cell phones."
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How to Avoid Identity Theft | [
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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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Morning Rounds: Psychology Of Swine Flu Vaccine 'Prioritizing' | [
"It's one thing to set a priority list for who should get the first batch of swine flu vaccine, and quite another to convince those who most need the shots to get them. Behind the scenes at yesterday's CDC meeting of vaccine planners, the experts worried that whatever list they produced could actually wind up reduc... | [
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House, Senate Consider Cuts In Food Stamp Program | [
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Richmond, Va., Wrangling Over Future Of Historic Slave Trade Site | [
"On a warm spring night, more than 150 people gathered in Shockoe Bottom, a name taken from the Native American word for a site in Richmond, Va. This part of town, bounded by I-95 and bisected by railroad lines, was central to a city that prospered from the slave trade. \"The best guesstimate is several hundred tho... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Watch: Radiohead Shares Video For Previously Unreleased Song, 'I Promise' | [
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"This week on All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by some familiar friends from the NPR Music team, who share their latest musical finds. 1. Surfer Blood: \"Demon Dance\" from 'Pythons' 2. Miyazaki: \"Torrents\" from 'Color Of Glass' 3. Leven Signs: \"Prague Spring\" from 'Hemp Is Her... | npr | {
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How to End a Promising NPR Career | [
"It was a solemn moment. The looks on their faces showed no trace of humor, or even irony... if anything, perhaps trepidation. The question from the folks at NPR: Would I be able to write the Mixed Signals blog on Friday? I had to weigh the risks. It's not an especially great career move. JJ Sutherland, an NPR prod... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Rivers Cuomo On Weezer's Latest, 'OK Human,' And The Need To Riff (Or Not) | [
"Weezer's lead singer and songwriter, Rivers Cuomo, works on so much music simultaneously that, during NPR's interview about the band's latest album, he briefly had to check his notes to remind himself what songs are even on it. The story of OK Human dates back to 2017, when the band decided to begin working on alb... | [
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Music critic Milo Miles | [
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Recovering From Hurricanes In Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico | [
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Nepalis In Worst-Hit Areas Suffer Through Devastating Destruction | [
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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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Wyoming's Stagnate Economy | [
"Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck reports that the state's stagnate economy is forcing recent college graduates and other young adults to leave in order to find jobs in their chosen careers. One study concludes that the state has not embraced high tech or so called E-economies. There has been some personal income gr... | [
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South Carolina Community Leaders on Civil Rights Today | [
"As the nation observes the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., South Carolina's communities of color are considering their progress in the plight for social justice. The Rev. Joe Darby, a former NAACP leader in the state, is joined by State Rep. Bakari Sellers and Myriam Torres, an expert on Latino immig... | [
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Schubert for strings | [
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How Far Would You Go To See A Show? | [
"You've undoubtedly said at least once in your life, \"I'd do anything to see _________ in concert.\" The question is: Would you really? The most drastic measures I've ever taken were to attend the closing of the iconic New York punk club CBGB, which happened to fall on my 21st birthday, four years ago today. Eve... | [
"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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Hearing Voices: Nature of the American Dream | [
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Midwest Residents Left Reeling from Floods | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Counting Votes Or Counting Sheep? | [
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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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What It’s Like In Washington D.C. After A Deadly Insurrection And Before The Biden Inauguratio | [
"Following incitement from the president of the United States, a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress began the election certification process on Jan. 6. Five people died as a numerous arrests have been made. Now, about 20,000 National Guard members are expected to remain in Washington, D.C. in an eff... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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The Kiss and the Dying | [
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Art Tatum, 'The Musician's Musician' | [
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"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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"When operas first appeared about 400 years ago, they tended to be based on great stories of the Western tradition — mythological tales and historical legends. \tThe first great opera ever composed, Monteverdi's Orfeo, is a good example. It's based on the legend of Orpheus, the musician and poet who journeys to ... | [
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Why (Almost) No One In Myanmar Wanted My Money | [
"When you arrive in Myanmar, you can see how eager the people are to do business. At the airport in Yangon, new signs in English welcome tourists. A guy in a booth offers to rent me a local cellphone — and he's glad to take U.S. dollars. But when I pull out my money, he shakes his head. \"I'm sorry,\" he says. He p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bomb In Baghdad Kills Dozens Of People. -- Bernie Sanders Wins West Virgina Primary. -- George Carlin's 'Stuff' Gets A New Home At National Comedy Center. And here are more early headlines: Giant Tornadoes Leave At Least 10 Injured In Kentucky. (NBC) Brazilian Presi... | npr | {
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Shoppers Report From Their Own Black Friday | [
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North Korean Launch Grabs World's Attention | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Study: Atlanta Boy Scouts Inflated Minority Figures | [
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Opening The Literary Liquor Cabinet In 'Echo Spring' | [
"Remember Brick's frequent trips to \"Echo Spring\" in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Echo Spring, Olivia Laing reminds us in her illuminating new book, is a nickname for the liquor cabinet, drawn from the brand of bourbon it contains. Symbolically, she adds, it refers to something quite different: \"perhaps to the attainm... | [
"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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Jackie McLean: 'Let Freedom Ring' | [
"[MUSIC] MURRAY HORWITZ, American Film Institute: That is the sound of exploration — the sound of a mature musician with a well-defined sense of self, moving beyond his familiar surroundings to create something new for himself, and for us as well. I'm Murray Horwitz, and Let Freedom Ring by alto saxophonist Jackie ... | [
"Stories: 1) Talking 'Mad Men' With Creator Matthew Weiner 2) Lee Konitz: Always Stretching His Sax"
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VIDEO: Missouri Bridge Blows Up Real Good (On Purpose) | [
"We're little kids when it comes to watching things blow up. So we're happy to pass along video of the westbound sections of the Blanchette Bridge that connects St. Louis and St. Charles, Mo., going boom Tuesday. Our friends at St. Louis Public Radio say the demolition is part of \"a $63 million rehabilitation proj... | [
"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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States Also See Protests — And Angry Responses — To D.C. Violence | [
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"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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