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Stanley Corngold - 1905: A Literary Response to Modernity | [
"This talk deals with representative works of German and Hapsburg fiction circa 1905. Stanley Corngold covers literature produced by the genius of Thomas Mann (1875-1955), Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), Robert Musil (1880-1942) and Franz Kafka (1883-1924), that registered swiftly changing perceptions of human time... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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First Listen: Thievery Corporation, 'Saudade' | [
"Every language has words and phrases that elude easy translation. In Portuguese, \"saudade\" (pronounced by Brazilians as \"sow-DAH-djee\") is one of those. Some musicians equate it with the blues; it's generally associated with melancholy and longing. In its most recent bio, the Washington, D.C., electronic duo T... | [
"NPR's Sami Yenigun and Otis Hart are back to talk beats, loops, drops and more with Bob Boilen. The latest Electronic Edition of All Songs Considered includes cuts from the new Grimes album, a surprise EP from Burial, a Burnt Friedman remix of South African dance music and premieres from Claude Von Stroke, Nina Kr... | npr | {
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NPR In The News: Guantanamo Documents | [
"The New York Times acquired a cache of classified U.S. military documents assessing detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba that they shared with NPR. The resulting reports (summarized here) have gained quite a bit of attention. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten appeared on the PBS NewsHour to discuss the findi... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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The Week in Iraq: Violence Recedes | [
"This has been the bloodiest year since the war began in Iraq, but the situation has calmed in recent weeks. Alissa Rubin, Baghdad bureau chief for the <em>New York Times</em>, explains what it means to \"get back to normal\" in Iraq."
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Unearthing Mendelssohn's Lost Works | [
"Felix Mendelssohn was born 200 years ago Tuesday. Though he was one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic period, 270 of his works remained unpublished until recent years. These lost compositions are now coming to light through The Mendelssohn Project."
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"A British contribution to the 1939 World's Fair: Five Variants of \"Dives and Lazarus\" for strings and harp by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed last month by conductor Jonathan Sheffer and Eos at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York. (Leszek Wojcik Recordings) 11:46 *"
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In NCAA Division I Football, Winning Isn't Everything | [
"The college football season got under way Thursday night. In one game, Presbyterian College lost to Wake Forest 31-7. That result was not a surprise. Presbyterian is the smallest football school in Division I. Every year, lower-level Division I schools make a lot of money losing to larger and richer schools."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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A 'Return' To A Mexico More Dangerous Than Before | [
"Alan Cheuse reviews a crime novel set in Mexico, <em>The Return</em> by Michael Gruber."
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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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Hey, Look What's New At The State Fair: The Federal Reserve | [
"Beyond the cattle barn, the \"oink booth,\" the haunted house and meat-on-a stick, the Minnesota State Fair has a new attraction this year. Tucked away in the education building at the fairgrounds near St. Paul is an exhibit featuring something anybody would love — free dough. \"How often do you get free money? Ge... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Japan Shocked By China's Fury Over Island Dispute | [
"The head of Japan's Foreign Trade Council says China has started to delay imports of Japanese products. It's a replay of the de facto trade sanctions China imposed two years ago during a similar flare-up of tensions. The most recent confrontation was sparked by Japan's purchase of disputed islands which China clai... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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More Patients Keep HIV At Bay Without Antiviral Drugs | [
"Just last week AIDS researchers were excited about a Mississippi toddler whose blood has remained free of HIV many months after she stopped getting antiviral drugs – what doctors call a \"functional cure.\" Now French researchers confirm they've found 14 adults whose immune systems are apparently controlling HIV w... | [
"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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Fresh Air Weekend: 'The Simpsons' And Author Stephan Eirik Clark | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Prepare For 'The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Tuesday Roundup: Marcia Brady, 'Wall Street' And More | [
"• I'm truly not one for celebrity gossip, but I admit that I found it difficult to resist the pull of"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: All Aboard the Cromnibus; King James Meets The Future King; VirUS Weekly."
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Mistakes Are Acknowledged | [
"The phrase \"mistakes were made\" has been used frequently this week. Why is this comment — resurrected from the Reagan years — so popular with the Bush administration?"
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Turkish President Erdogan's Party Loses Big In Istanbul Mayoral Race | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, a European Council on Foreign Relations fellow, about the landslide election of a Turkish opposition party candidate in Istanbul's mayoral race."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Louisiana Mother And Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Are Killed In Tornado. -- Deadly Blast Rips Through Russian Metro Station, Russian State Media Report. And here are more early headlines: Trump Says U.S. Could Go It Alone Against North Korea. (CNN) Trump Welcoming Egyptian L... | npr | {
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New Music: Beck, Okkervil River, Goldfrapp, More | [
"This week on All Songs Considered, Bob's so sure Robin will love a new song by the Australian rock band Pond that he lays down five dollars on the table. Then another challenge: Can Bob identify the collaborator on the new, mostly instrumental album by Arcade Fire violinist Sara Neufeld? Can you? Plus: Who made th... | [
"2006 Live Concert Highlights: Mogwai, Neko Case, Sleater-Kinney, more."
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The Worst Way To Stay Alive Forever | [
"Some say it will happen soon. Critics say it will take a long, long, time. Many neuroscientists and philosophers think it ain't gonna happen, ever. We're talking about building a machine that functions as the equivalent, or maybe as superior to, a human mind. A synthetic brain doesn't have to be the exact equivale... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Listening in on Detainee Hearings | [
"Since 2004, the U.S. military has been holding tribunals to determine whether the suspected terrorists held at the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are enemy combatants. The hearings are closed to the public and have been widely criticized as flawed and unfair. NPR has obtained audio recordings of some o... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Popularity Of Drones Takes Off For Many Countries | [
"As the U.S. begins withdrawing ground troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, it is increasingly depending on unmanned aerial vehicles to track and kill suspected terrorists and other enemies. That has pushed production of the weaponized drones to new levels. But remotely controlled aircraft, especially the type used fo... | [
"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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Did We Or Didn't We? | [
"Torture. Who ever thought we'd be talking so much about this? I confess I did not. I thought this was something out of the past back in Medieval times with Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition and that whole crew. Of course, we know that the American prisoners in Vietnam were tortured. And we know that various g... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Viking's Choice: Red Death, 'Strategic Mass Delirium' | [
"D.C. hardcore is ridiculous right now. Coke Bust, Pure Disgust, Protester, Collusion, Public Suicide, Misled Youth, Give — these are just a few of the bands ruling the basements of the city, with most (but not all) of its members still in their teens. One of the pit leaders is Red Death, a band that lives up to it... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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The New Republic: The GOP's New Diversity | [
"Neera Tanden is the chief operating officer of the Center for American Progress. She served in the Obama and Clinton administrations. There has been much written about the new diversity of this year's GOP candidates, who include several women, African Americans, Hispanics, and other ethnic minorities. Frankly, for... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Fiddle In A Pickle: Jonathan Carney's Concertmaster Quiz | [
"You're seated at the symphony. All the players but one are in place. You're ready for music. Then the first violinist enters to a round of applause and stands next to the conductor's podium while the oboist plays an A. The orchestra tunes up. That ceremony is just one of many jobs for the concertmaster, Jonathan C... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Japan's Industrial Production Drops By 9 Percent | [
"Japan's economics minister says he's never seen such a steep fall in production. The government released data Friday showing industrial production plunged nearly 10 percent in December, a record drop. Japanese companies are being ravaged by the global recession as consumers stop buying their exports, including car... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Who In The House Called For An Impeachment Inquiry? | [
"Don't see the graphic above? Click here Editor's note: On Oct. 31, the House voted to formalize its inquiry. This tracker is an archive of where members stood ahead of that on the question of impeachment proceedings — rather than on a specific vote. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced a formal impeachm... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Cabinet Cleaning,\" \"Who Doesn't Want To Be A Millionaire?\" and \"Star Power.\""
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Making Sense of Sound | [
"The Bay Area science museum the Exploratorium has created a new exhibition about hearing that's neither a hearing test nor a science lecture about the anatomy of the ear. Rather, it's all about listening."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Thousands Of Asylum-Seekers Remain Trapped Along Macedonian Border | [
"The route by which thousands of asylum-seekers and migrants headed from Greece to northern Europe is now closed, leaving thousands stranded at the Macedonian border."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Gingrich 2012 Campaign Still Owes $4.7 Million | [
"Newt 2012, the presidential campaign vehicle for Newt Gingrich last time around, couldn't bag the Republican nomination for him. And now, the former House speaker's committee still owes $4.7 million from the attempt. The campaign tells the Federal Election Commission that its debt on April 1, 2014, was just $14,50... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Roundtable: Liberia, AIDS Among U.S. Blacks, GM | [
"Monday's topics: upcoming run-off election results in Liberia; the CDC says AIDS among African Americans is on the decline; a civil jury finds actor Robert Blake liable for his wife's murder; and General Motors is set to announce more plant shutdowns in North America. Guests: George Curry, editor-in-chief of the N... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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Decision On More Troops For Afghanistan 'Should Not Be Rushed,' Gates Says | [
"The series of decisions facing President Barack Obama as he considers whether to send more U.S. combat troops to Afghanistan \"are some of the most important he may face in his presidency\" and \"should not be rushed,\" Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters this morning. \"We need to take our time and get ... | [
"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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Letters: The London Attacks, Teller and 'Airplane!' | [
"Michele Norris and Robert Siegel read letters from listeners. Topics include our coverage of the London bombings, a report on the leap second, a book review by Teller, of the duo Penn and Teller, and our interview with the creators of the film Airplane!"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Art of the Squeal,\" \"So Long, Long Island City!\" \"Get Shorty.\""
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A Syrian Refugee Family's Resettlement In The U.S. Is Captured In Graphic Novel | [
"For the Aldabaans, a Syrian refugee family, the path to the American Dream has begun with mortgage on a house in suburban Connecticut — one with a grassy backyard and room for bikes and birds. Adeebah and Ibrahim, parents of five school-aged children, work while their kids — who now speak English — attend school. ... | [
"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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Penn State Student's Hazing Death Was No Accident, Grand Jury Says | [
"His death was initially ruled an accident. But a grand jury that looked into the case of Timothy Piazza, a Penn State University student who died after a night of excessive drinking in February, is now calling it \"the direct result of encouraged reckless conduct.\" Eight Beta Theta Pi fraternity members face char... | [
"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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Bush Makes Controversial Pick to Head CIA | [
"President Bush announces his choice to head the Central Intelligence Agency: Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, who now serves as deputy director of National Intelligence. Speaking in the Oval Office the president called his nominee supremely qualified for the position."
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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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Egypt's Army To Use Live Ammunition To Keep Order | [
"Egypt's Interior Ministry has authorized the use of deadly force against protesters targeting police and state institutions. The death toll has surpassed 600 since Wednesday and spread outside the bloody crackdown in Cairo against supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi."
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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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A Collector's Envy: Bhutan's Playable Postage Stamps | [
"In 1972, the country tried some novel fundraising: selling postage stamps embossed with a playable recording. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Chris May who wrote about the oddity."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Arabs Protest Israel's Airstrikes In Gaza | [
"Protests are being held in the Arab world as the violence around Gaza continues for a fourth day. Israel on Tuesday rejected any truce with Hamas. The Arab League will meet Wednesday in Egypt to discuss the crisis. More than 360 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli offensive started Saturday. Rockets fr... | [
"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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: You Know The Music, You Make Up The Words | [
"WELCOME BACK! Oh, wait. We're the ones who are back. Anyway. We're back from South By Southwest, and although Trey had to sit out this week with a case of congestion/crud, our esteemed producer Mike Katzif was there to sit in with me, Stephen and Glen. We talk for a bit about the hustle and bustle of SXSW, includi... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Liberia Is Officially Declared Free Of Ebola | [
"NPR's Arun Rath speaks with correspondent Jason Beaubien in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, about reaction to this milestone. Although Liberians are jubilant, there's still concern about the situation in Sierra Leone and Guinea."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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Excerpt: The City Game | [
"Chapter 1 On a warm October afternoon, in the hours after a rain, the oldest buildings on the City College campus glisten and shimmer in the light. Their stone walls are heavy and dark and rough hewn, flecked throughout with crystalline mica (the same ingredient that gives sparkle to the city’s sidewalks), a... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Right Won Over Wrong In Alabama, Perez Says | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez about Democrat Doug Jones' victory over Republican Roy Moore in Tuesday's special Senate election in Alabama."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Musicheads for December 27, 2006 | [
"We asked you to determine the top CDs of the year, for The Current's \"Top 89 of 2006,\" but the DJs couldn't resist submitting their picks for the top SONGS of the year. So this week, Bill DeVille summons a larger than usual round-table of hosts for the first of two such discussions, including Mark Wheat, Danny ... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Top American General On Future Of Afghanistan | [
"As a deal between the U.S. and the Taliban takes shape, the top American general for the region insists there will continue to be a need to combat terrorism in Afghanistan."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Miles Says Some Of The Most | [
"Miles says some of the most extravagent \"finales\" are reserved for operas, such as the Finale to Act II of Mozart's \"Marriage of Figaro,\" which features no fewer than seven soloists on stage at its conclusion. We'll hear a segment from a Teldec recording featuring Thomas Hampson as the Count, Barbara Bonney as... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Dousing The Flame, The Art of Apology, and No Mo Bozo."
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Defining Democracy In Egypt | [
"Now that Hosni Mubarak is officially out of office, how will the people of Egypt achieve the democracy they have been demanding? Host Guy Raz speaks with Samer Shehata, professor of Arab politics at Georgetown University, about the dawn of the post-Mubarak age."
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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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Hopeful Signs But Many Questions For Giffords' Medical Outlook | [
"Update: Doctors at the University Medical Center in Tucson said during a media briefing Monday that Rep. Giffords' condition has \"stabilized.\" There has been no change since yesterday, according to UMC chief of surgery Rainer Gruessner. Giffords is still able to understand basic instructions to move her f... | [
"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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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Primary Victory | [
"In a major primary upset, activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat out longtime Democratic New York Rep. Joe Crowley. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ocasio-Cortez."
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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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Week In Politics: Immigration & Benghazi | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution, and Reihan Salam of National Review Online's The Agenda blog. They discuss immigration and the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya."
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Fake News Podcasts from 'The Onion' | [
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Oil Money Used to Fund Mexican Campaign | [
"NPR's Gerry Hadden reports from Mexico City on the findings that the former ruling party in Mexico, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) allegedly used state revenues in their campaign for the 2000 Presidential election. PRI allegedly funneled hundreds of millions of dollars from the state run oil company i... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Latest Effort Fails To Cap Gushing Oil Well | [
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"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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You Decide: An Album For The Recession Generation? | [
"Crime and the Times - Arrears from crimeandthetimes on Vimeo. \"I'll never own a thing,\" Crime and the Times sing on their new album, Arrears. \"I've got nothing to give but my debt.\" The title track makes even me seem optimistic, and I'm one of the people who has to spend all day looking at lousy economic data.... | [
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Biggie Smalls: The Voice That Influenced A Generation | [
"He recorded as The Notorious B.I.G. People knew him as Biggie Smalls, or Biggie. He was murdered when he was only 24 years old. Yet he's one of the most revered, emulated and biggest-selling rappers in the game. Biggie's voice doesn't sound like anybody else's. It's plummy, wheezy, humid. It sounds like it comes f... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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How White Liberals Became Woke, Radically Changing Their Outlook On Race | [
"Jeromy Brown, a 46-year-old teacher in Iowa, considers President Trump a white supremacist. \"If the shoe fits, then say it, and the shoe fits him,\" Brown said, while waiting in a photo line at an Elizabeth Warren rally in August. \"Why should he be excused from that label?\" Brown, like many white liberal voters... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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On Day 3 Of Shutdown, It's Deja Vu All Over Again | [
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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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Tear-Jerker British Ad Re-Creates Elton John's Christmas Past | [
"Every year, the British department store chain John Lewis & Partners releases a hotly anticipated, big-budget Christmas ad. Last year's had a lovable monster. Previous installments featured four-legged trampolinists, a lonely man on the moon, a lovelorn penguin, an animated woodland duo. But this year's advertisem... | [
"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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Judge Denies Stay Of Utah Same-Sex Marriages, Unions Continue | [
"Gay marriages will continue in Utah, for the time being. A federal judge denied a request on Monday to stay his decision that said the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The state says it will appeal the ruling to a higher court. Gay couples have been flooding county clerks' offices since the or... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Can 'Dancing With The Stars' Survive Without Any Stars? | [
"For people who love to vote in big TV talent competitions, this week double delivers. American Idol is in the thick of its live performance shows and Dancing With The Stars comes back with its 12th season. This round of Idol competitors has a lot of singing talent, but my big question is this: Can Dancing With The... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 8, 2012 | [
"Charles Duhigg explores the science of compulsion in <em>The Power of Habit,</em> which debuts at No. 10."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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A Dog's Actual Purposes, Based On Unscientific Observation Of Real Dogs | [
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Florida State Legislature Special Session On Electors | [
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Online News Service Is eBay Founder's Next Bid | [
"The newspaper industry is not doing very well in general, and it appears Honolulu is about to become a one-newspaper town. The Star-Bulletin and the Honolulu Advertiser will likely merge in the coming months. But residents now have another option for local news: the online news website Civil Beat. Half a dozen rep... | [
"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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A Comedian's Memoir Of Sex, Drugs And Stand-Up | [
"Reading Russell Brand's new memoir, My Booky Wook, there are times when you want to laugh out loud, and there are times when you want to throw the book against the wall. The memoir details the British comedian's addictions to sex, drugs and stand-up comedy — the first two so much that you may wonder how he's had ... | [
"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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Winners of the Lottery Can Be Losers Too | [
"In his book <em>Money for Nothing</em>, Edward Ugel chronicles the dark side of winning the lottery. Rebecca Paul Hargrove, president and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, weighs in on why Americans are addicted to the dream of hitting the jackpot.TIMING IS SOMETHING, ISN'T it? Sometimes, I wonde... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Un-Friendly, We Are The 95 percent, and To Be Or Not To Be A Hoarder."
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In Down Economy, Layoffs Are Contagious | [
"The government has announced the U.S. economy shrank at its fastest pace in nearly 27 years. That because consumers and businesses cut spending. Layoffs that began in the real estate and finance sectors are now hitting workers in nearly every field. Some iconic firms are slashing jobs by the thousands."
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Museum Builds New Hangar To Show Off Former Air Force One | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Car Talk November 10, 2007 Show #0745 | [
"A retired soldier enters marital Basic Training, and fhis beloved truck has failed inspection. Can Tom and Ray help him find a new ride? Also, meatloaf a la manifold, and Car Talk ruins an otherwise perfect vacation. Plus, a new Puzzler, and lots more."
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KEXP Presents: The War On Drugs | [
"His band's new album is called Lost in the Dream, but The War on Drugs' Adam Granduciel sounds like he's just woken up from one. While it's only the band's third record since forming nine years ago, Lost in the Dream is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessors: Granduciel transforms his ambient, oft-meandering A... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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Really Hard Edition: Part 1 | [
"This hour, revisit some of Ask Me Another's hardest games with host Ophira Eisenberg and puzzle editor Art Chung. If Nietzsche and Kierkegaard were actually hacky comedians, their jokes might sound a little like those told by puzzle guru John Chaneski in \"The Philospher's Comedy Club.\" Find out from Art the orig... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Warren Buffett, Defender Of Goldman Sachs | [
"Warren Buffett has this image as a no-nonsense, middle-America value investor. But these days he's defending Goldman Sachs and Moody's, and pushing to block rules that would require a more cautious approach to the derivatives business. Given his business interests, this is only natural. Read More >> \"I haven't se... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson's Birthday | [
"Saturday would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. After weeks spent mourning the loss of the King of Pop, it's time to celebrate his life. If you're in New York, you should head to Prospect Park where filmmaker Spike Lee is throwing his childhood idol a birthday party — Brooklyn style. Host Scott Simon ta... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Bluegrass Musician Earl Scruggs | [
"Earl Scruggs, who turned 80 on Jan. 6, originated the staccato three-finger, five-string banjo technique that became known as the \"Scruggs style.\" He got his start playing with Bill Monroe's band in the 1940s, and then teamed up with guitarist Lester Flatt (fronting The Foggy Mountain Boys). The two penned and r... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Stem Cell Blundering | [
"Commentator Jack Germond says President Bush and Republican congressional leaders have mishandled the question of federal funding for stem cell research, at their own expense."
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Chicago Mayor Proposes Cuts In 2010 Budget | [
"Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has unveiled his 2010 budget which includes cuts that could end popular festivals. The city has an estimated $520 million budget shortfall. With higher taxes off the table, cutbacks in city services are certain."
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White House Convenes Summit On Opioids | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to Jessica Hulsey Nickel, founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She is attending the White House opioid summit on Thursday."
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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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Women's Marchers In Los Angeles Hope To Lead The Fight Against Trump Administration | [
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Early Voting Changes In North Carolina Spark Bipartisan Controversy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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'True Blood,' Tasty New TV From Alan Ball And HBO | [
"Ever since The Sopranos cut to black, HBO has been searching for the next big thing. The show that replaced it, John from Cincinnati, sure wasn't it. Not only was that David Milch series a big disappointment, but its appearance meant the disappearance of Milch's Deadwood — the HBO series that, at the time, was ... | [
"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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Social Media Buzz: White House Official's McCain Remark Prompts Twitter Storm | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Albright Casts a Critical Eye on U.S. Foreign Policy | [
"Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright gives her views on the war in Iraq, the United States' relationship with Iran and other foreign policy issues. Albright's book, The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs, has just been published in paperback. She speaks with Scott Simon.... | [
"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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Obama: Copenhagen's Breakthrough Deal Falls Short | [
"President Obama is back in the U.S. after helping pull together a last-minute agreement at the climate change conference in Copenhagen. The president has said the deal is a breakthrough, but adds that it still falls short in some areas. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's David Kestenbaum for more."
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Facebook Joins Lobby For Overhauling Immigration | [
"Some progressive groups are angry with Facebook for running ads supporting GOP lawmakers on board with the immigration overhaul bill. The left-wing groups have turned a blind eye to what Facebook gets out of the overhaul measure, and what it may cost American tech workers."
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Health Care Costs Spur Grocery Strikes | [
"Striking supermarket workers in California are joined by their colleagues around the country. More than 3,000 employees of Kroger stores went on strike Monday in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. A common thread in all the disputes is the cost of employees' health insurance. NPR's Scott Horsley reports."
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100 Words: The Life Of A Sibling With Disability | [
"Being the sibling of a person with disability is a crucial experience. It is hard to explain the importance and intensity of this special bond made of codes, silence, looks, old games and new ways of living as grown-ups. Monia is my sister; she has been disabled since birth. Photographing her is a way to understan... | [
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Gay Men More At Risk Of Eating Disorders, But Finding Community Can Be Hard | [
"When Zachary Whitney first entered treatment for anorexia, he was 5’10 and 104 lbs. “I thought I needed to lose more weight,” he says. “I wanted to get into the 90s. At that time, I was very sick.” He was nearly 17. But he had been struggling with disordered eating for years, first orthorexia – an obsession with h... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'Erin Brockovich' Town Faces New Threat | [
"Hinkley, Calif., is the small town that battled toxic groundwater and inspired the 2000 film Erin Brockovich. Now residents say they are experiencing a sequel to their story. A few years ago, people started talking about the water again. Residents developed strange rashes and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. — blamed fo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Chinese Markets Stumble Again, But World Markets Stabilized. -- After Days Of Talks, Tense Standoff, North And South Korea Reach Detente. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Dispatching F-22 Jets To Europe To Reassure NATO Allies. (Guardian) Milwaukee Catholic Archd... | npr | {
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Fresh From Service, Vets Face Daunting Job Market | [
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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Making Music From Messy Relationships With 'Kin' | [
"Kin: Songs By Mary Karr and Rodney Crowell is a new collaboration between Karr, the bestselling author and poet, and the maverick singer-songwriter. Together, they've written 10 songs, which are performed on the album by a variety of singers, including Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris."
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38 Days After Results Became Clear, Mitch McConnell Congratulates Biden | [
"Thirty eight days after the Associated Press called the presidential race, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged that Joe Biden is the president-elect for the first time. \"The Electoral College has spoken. So today I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden,\" McConnell said from the Senate fl... | [
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth Doesn't Pull Punches In Memoir 'Every Day Is A Gift' | [
"Lately, Sen. Tammy Duckworth has made headlines for her clap-backs against a right-wing TV host who ridiculed women's military service and also for holding the Biden administration's feet to the fire on the lack of Asian American representation in the Cabinet. But Duckworth is so much more than a headline machine.... | [
"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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Bush Stirs Iraq War Talk | [
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U.S. Med Students Can Finish School in Cuba | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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An Hour Of Music Performed | [
"An hour of music performed by players from the former Soviet Union kicks off with a new re-release by violinist David Oistrakh, who died in 1974. He plays the rondo from Violin Sonata No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12, No.3 by Ludwig van Beethoven. He's accompanied by pianist Vladimir Yampolsky in this performance fir... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Explosion At Fireworks Warehouse In Colombia Makes For Amazing Video | [
"This past Sunday, a cameraman for the Colombian network Caracol was dispatched to cover a small fire at a pyrotechnics depot outside of Bogotá. Just as he started shooting, there was a massive explosion that rocked the small town. Some houses were damaged and no one was seriously injured. So the story here is the ... | [
"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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At Portland, Ore., Gun Store, Strong Opinions And Stronger Sales | [
"On a weekday morning in January, business is steady at Northwest Armory, a gun store on an Oregon state highway just south of Portland. Customers lean over glass cases to look at handguns or run their fingers along the polished wood of hunting rifles that line the aisles, aimed at the ceiling. AR-15s hang on hooks... | [
"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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Pope Francis To Meet With Irish Victims Of Clergy Sex Abuse | [
"David Greene talks to Colm O'Gorman, executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, who was raped as a teen by a priest. The pope will meet with Irish victims during his visit to Dublin."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Desperation Grips Children In Horn Of Africa | [
"Famine is driving Somalis out of the country by the tens of thousands. Many are seeking shelter in Kenyan refugee camps. Humanitarian agencies are facing intense pressure, and medical staff are receiving malnourished children. Aid is getting through, but the U.N. says more money is needed. NPR Foreign Corresponden... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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France Refuses To Sell Two Warships To Russia | [
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"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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A 'Vaccine For Addiction' Is No Simple Fix | [
"It's always appealing to think that there could be an easy technical fix for a complicated and serious problem. For example, wouldn't it be great to have a vaccine to prevent addiction? \"One of the things they're actually working on is a vaccine for addiction, which is an incredibly exciting prospect,\" said Dr. ... | [
"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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Free-Climbers Reach Summit Of Yosemite's El Capitan | [
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