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Japanese Autos Lead 'Consumer Reports' Ranking | [
"Japanese automakers hold down the top spots in the annual auto quality rankings by <em>Consumer Reports</em>. Honda lost the top spot to Subaru. A spokesman for <em>Consumer Reports </em>said that while U.S. automakers trailed the pack, the gap had narrowed."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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'Could Already Be A Second Wave': Some Restrictions Return As Cases Spike In Spain | [
"A month after lifting its lockdown, Spain announced 922 new cases of the coronavirus. The country has now seen 272,421 total cases and 28,432 deaths. \"It could already be a second wave, but that's not the most important thing,\" María José Sierra, Spain's deputy chief of health emergencies, told outlets including... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Actor and Economist Ben Stein on Investing | [
"Ben Stein stops by to share some of his favorite investments and talks about his new book, <EM>Yes, You Can Be a Successful Income Investor</EM>."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: The War on Junk Food; A Slap in Madison; and Dinner with All the President's Friends."
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New Republic: Can Bachmann Bolster Her Campaign? | [
"Ed Kilgore is a special correspondent for The New Republic. If you had to sum up the favorable impression Representative Michele Bachmann has made thus far on the 2012 campaign trail, it might be with the words: \"She doesn't seem crazy at all!\" Expectations surrounding Bachmann, based on her well-earned reputati... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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New York's Long-Awaited Second Avenue Subway Finally Leaves The Station | [
"Hundreds came out New Year's Day to ride the train in New York City, cheering as it left the station. That may sound odd, but this wasn't just any subway or any old station, it was the stuff of urban legend: the Second Avenue subway line. To understand the crowd, you have to go back to the 1920s when the idea for ... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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In Mosul, Grim Homecomings And A Struggle To Survive In A City Now Free From ISIS | [
"Manal Idrees looks out the car window in shock at the streets of her neighborhood in the oldest part of Mosul, reduced to chunks of concrete and tangled metal. She fled when ISIS moved in three years ago. Although she has seen images of the destruction after Iraqi forces retook Mosul two weeks ago, experiencing it... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tom Marino, Trump's Pick As Drug Czar, Withdraws After Damaging Opioid Report. -- Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time. -- ISIS Makes Last Stand At A Stadium In Raqqa, Its Doomed 'Capital'. -- Lighter Winds Aid Firefighters Working To Contai... | npr | {
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Jay Z Reveals Plan For Streaming Service Tidal | [
"Artist and entertainment mogul Jay Z on Monday announced plans for a subscription-only streaming service. It’s called Tidal, and Jay Z recently purchased it for $56 million. He says he plans to have artists own the majority of the company, a change from the structure of other competing streaming services lik... | [
"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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Fast-Moving Avian Flu Reaches France | [
"The dangerous H5N1 strain of bird flu is spreading faster than experts expected. French officials confirmed the virus Saturday in domestic fowl, as well as wild birds. How worried should we be?"
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Mimes Find Voice at International Festival | [
"The International Mime Festival draws 26 performance companies from around the world. NPR's Katrin Reese visits the festival, where she finds that traditional miming has undergone a surprising change of face."
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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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Josh is Filming (in Prague) | [
"Czech producer Zdenek Boucek follows Joshua Gray as he films his final project for the FAMU Film Acadamy in Prague: a film on the influx of North Americans to the city, and their feelings being there during a turbulent time of change."
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"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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'Fresh Air' Remembers Mystery Novelist Ruth Rendell | [
"The British author wrote crime novels for 50 years, many featuring Chief Inspector \"Reg\" Wexford. Rendell died May 2. <em>Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2005.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Rostam Lifts The Curtain On His Stunning New Album | [
"Half-Light, the debut solo release from former Vampire Weekend producer and multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij, is one of the year's most arresting albums. Its breathtaking choral and string arrangements, idiosyncratic beats and intricate wordplay make it practically impossible to hear without giving it your ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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Calls For NY Gov. Cuomo's Resignation Grow After 6th Woman Accuses Him Of Sexual Misconduct | [
"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces increasing calls to step down after a sixth woman, one of his aides, accused him of sexual misconduct. The staffer says the governor groped her and engaged in flirtatious behavior with her. We have the latest from Ian Pickus, news director at WAMC in Albany. This article was origin... | [
"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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Russia's Father-Figure | [
"Mikhail Glinka's opera \"A Life for the Tsar\" marked a milestone for early Russian nationalism in music. From the the 2002 Amelia Island Music Festival in Florida, we'll hear musicians perform chamber music by Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857), his \"Grand Sextet.\" 24:00"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Campos Dies In Plane Crash | [
"Eduardo Campos, an economist who was running for Brazil's presidency as the leader of the Brazilian Socialist Party, has died in a plane crash near the coast southeast of Sao Paulo. Brazil's O Globo says Campos was a passenger on a Cessna business jet that crashed in the city of Santos Wednesday morning with seven... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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'Leave Me Alone' Blends Harshness With Beauty | [
"Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the debut album by the Spanish quartet Hinds. \"These four women revive the notion of do-it-yourself punk musicianship,\" Tucker says of <em>Leave Me Alone.</em>"
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Private Passenger Rail Service Plan | [
"The Bush administration today proposed breaking up Amtrak's monopoly on passenger rail service and opening at least some of Amtrak's routes to private competition. The nation's city-to-city rail service is saddled by huge debts and recurring losses. Under the administration's plan, Amtrak must commit to major refo... | [
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Kids Make The Darndest Financial Responsibility Posters | [
"PM contributor Chana Joffe-Walt pointed us to this contest, sponsored by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. School kids across the country come up with a poster to illustrate the phrase \"I'm Going To Be A Millionaire Because I...\" It's kind of like a local talent contest version of the weird Feed 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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North Korea Says It's Open To Talks With U.S. | [
"On Sunday, North Korea announced it was willing to hold diplomatic talks with the U.S. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Suzanne DiMaggio of New America about what to expect from possible discussions."
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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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USWNT Star Carli Lloyd Invited To Play In NFL Preseason Game | [
"USWNT soccer star Carli Lloyd was invited to play in an NFL preseason game after nailing a 55-yard field goal during a Philadelphia Eagles practice."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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NASA E-Mail: Engineers Pondered Shuttle Breakup | [
"NASA releases e-mails demonstrating that a day before space shuttle Columbia's demise, engineers privately worried about the impact of tile damage sustained at launch. The e-mails explored prophetic \"what-if\" scenarios that concluded the orbiter could lose its left wing and break up high in the atmosphere. Hear ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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The Trouble Brewing in South America | [
"As tension builds between Venezuela and Columbia over battling terrorism, Chris Kraul of the <em>L.A. Times</em> looks at conflicts across South America."
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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The U.S. Citizenship Test | [
"The program continues its special two-hour program live from San Francisco City Hall's South Light Court. In this second hour, the show discusses the U.S. Citizenship Test. What does the test look for in candidates for citizenship? How effective is it as a tool for evaluation, and should it be revised to better se... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Stonehenge a Burial Ground, Archaeologists Say | [
"Archaeologists have long puzzled over the origins of Stonehenge. Now, scientists based at the University of Sheffield say they have evidence that the massive stone structure was a burial ground and a monument to the dead. Archaeologist Mike Pearson discusses the findings."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Dead Body Art | [
"Are you getting bored of that picture on the living room wall? Are you tired of it blending into the background? \"Why not hang up a cross-section of your late husband's stomach?\" asks German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, creator of the Body Worlds exhibition. Hagens, also known as Dr. Death, plans to put some of... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Nationals Beat The Astros 12-3 In Game 2 Of The 2019 World Series | [
"Updated at 5 a.m. ET Thursday The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 12-3 in Game 2 of the 2019 World Series in Houston. The Nationals broke through what had been a pitchers' duel in the seventh inning, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring six runs. The Nats opened the game by scoring two runs wi... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Syrian Conflict Continues Spread Into Neighboring Lebanon | [
"The Syrian conflict is quickly spilling into Lebanon. Lebanese fighters with the Shiite militant group Hezbollah are now fighting in the Syrian town of Quseir, and rockets have been fired on Hezbollah areas inside Lebanon."
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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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Boston Update: Officials Wait To Question Suspect; Memorial Held Sunday | [
"(Most recent update: 4:20 p.m. ET) Investigators are still waiting to interview Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, whose wounds reportedly include injuries to his neck and leg. An official tells CNN that Tsarnaev has been \"intubated and sedated,\" rendering him unable to speak with them. Massachus... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following: Win For Wisconsin's Walker Seen As Blow For Democrats, Boost For GOP. Suicide Bombers Strike In Afghanistan; More Than 20 Civilians Killed. Syrian President Names Current Minister As New Prime Minister In Government Reform Process. (VOA) German Industrial... | npr | {
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Rebel and the Red Priest | [
"The ensemble Rebel plays the Flute Concerto, RV 443 by Vivaldi, in concert at the Boston Early Music Festival. The soloist is Mattias Maute."
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The Linguistics of the Presidential Debates | [
"As President Bush and Sen. John Kerry look to their second face-to-face meeting Friday night, linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the language of the 2004 debates."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Finding Fortune 500 Firms | [
"NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. Challenge from June 19: Take the made-up phrase, Garage Bag. The first, fifth and ninth letters are the same: G. The second, fourth, and eighth letters are the same: A. Can you name a well-known geographical loc... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Show 202 | Salt Lake City, Utah | [
"This week, from the Libby Gardner Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, our line-up of outstanding performers includes a 15-year-old pianist performing the music of Igor Stravinsky, a fantastic local youth orchestra performing from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, and our youngest trumpet ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Town Home To Many Out-Of-Work Wall Streeters | [
"The recession has no doubt changed Wall Street. But it has also changed the lives of the people who worked there — and the places where they live. Ridgewood, N.J., a tidy bedroom community 25 miles north of New York City, is home to people who built their lives as brokers, bankers and in scores of other financia... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Investigation Continues Into Reno Air Crash; Iran Still Holds 2 Americans | [
"Good morning. President Obama this morning lays out what his aides say is a plan to reduce projected budget deficits by about $4 trillion over the decade. Earlier, we posted about \"Five Things To Know About Obama's Deficit Plan.\" We've also already reported that former International Monetary Fund chief Dominiqu... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Poor Countries Push Rich Nations To Do More On Climate Change | [
"Delegates to the U.N. climate change conference in Poland from many of the world's poorer nations are asking wealthier countries to pay compensation to the impoverished countries bearing the brunt of climate change. Melissa Block talks to Munjurul Hannan Khan, negotiator and spokesman for the Least Developed Count... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Moving In With Manufacturers, Amazon Delivers A New Approach | [
"Amazon's business is built on three basic concepts: faster delivery, greater selection, and cheaper prices. In service of that, it has built enormous warehouses staffed largely by robots that shuttle around, pulling goods out of bins at remarkable speed. It can take just a matter of minutes to go from order to shi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Court Reinstates Oct. 7 Calif. Recall Vote | [
"The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rules that California's gubernatorial recall election should take place on Oct. 7 as originally scheduled. The decision overturns a three-judge panel's earlier ruling to postpone the recall on concerns that the use of punch-card ballots in some counties would disen... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Perils Of Being Mistaken For An Uber Driver | [
"When you get in the backseat of a car that's not yours, it's a good idea to double check that it's actually the Uber or Lyft you requested instead of a random stranger's car."
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"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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Pompeo Faces Tough Questioning In Secretary Of State Confirmation Hearing | [
"Updated at 4:50 p.m. ET Mike Pompeo, currently the director of the CIA, testified in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today as President Trump's nominee to be the next secretary of state. Pompeo faced a battery of questions not only on matters of diplomacy but also on whether he is willing to stand ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Diana Jones On Mountain Stage | [
"Diana Jones was raised in the Northeast, but her music hearkens back to her family's roots in the Tennessee mountains (her grandfather played music with the likes of Chet Atkins and a young Dolly Parton). In this session of Mountain Stage, Jones plays her own blend of country, blues and mountain music, similar in... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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'Reader's Digest' Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy Protection | [
"Reader's Digest, the venerable magazine that has battled declining readership, may be in trouble: Its parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than four years. RDA Holding Co. said Sunday that it plans to emerge from Chapter 11 in less than six months, adding that the restruct... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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A Big-Screen Star Who's More Of A Sphere: Meet BB-8 | [
"In preparation for the new <em>Star Wars</em> film, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with franchise fan and podcaster Mike Pilot about a new name you might hear next week — BB-8, a droid in the new film."
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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These GOP Senators Could Block Republicans' Obamacare Repeal | [
"Republicans' complex health care calculations are coming down to simple math. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell needs 50 of the chamber's 52 Republicans to vote for a bill that aims to repeal most of the Affordable Care Act and drastically reshape the Medicaid system. McConnell's office is planning to bring t... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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N.Y. Becomes Largest Prison System To Curb Solitary Confinement | [
"New York made sweeping changes this week to the way prisons use solitary confinement. The deal, signed by a federal judge on Wednesday, was prompted by a federal lawsuit filed by critics who say thousands of inmates — some of them pregnant or mentally ill — are being held for months and even years in isolation, of... | [
"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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Italian Quake Victims Question Who's To Blame For Buildings' Failure | [
"The law in Italy provides primary homeowners special funds to make dwellings safer in the event of a quake. But it doesn't apply to second homes. The majority of homes in Amatrice were second homes."
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Top Exec Of Chinese Technology Giant, Huawei Arrested In Canada At Request Of U.S. | [
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Track Your Kids' Online Keystrokes And More | [
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Alabama Republicans And Roy Moore | [
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California Governor Signs Order Banning Sales Of New Gasoline Cars By 2035 | [
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New York City Tests Mass Flu Vaccination | [
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Haim Return To 'Saturday Night Live,' Watch 'Want You Back' | [
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Pin Your Memories On Our Map | [
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10 States Sue Google For Alleged Abuse Of Monopoly Power | [
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In Afghanistan, Hunt Continues for Bin Laden | [
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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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The Zoo Is A Terrifying Place In 'Fierce Kingdom' | [
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How Can The U.S. Memorialize The Pandemic Once It Ends? | [
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Trade War With China Heats Up | [
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Gingrich On Defensive Over Freddie Mac Report | [
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Tonight's Television: More 'Dress,' And Did We Mention 'Party Down' Returns? | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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N.Y. Gay Marriage Vote May Have National Impact | [
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Michigan Man Found Guilty In Shooting Death Of Girl On His Porch | [
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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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Obama Aims To Limit Banks' Size, Proprietary Trading | [
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Snoopy Sells For $175 Million | [
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L.A. Officials Warn Against Car Thefts | [
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Hoyer Discusses Debt Negotiations | [
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Market Pastries: Baking The Taste Of France | [
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Holiday Lights Turning Green (and Red) | [
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Veteran Court In Buffalo -- YOUR Turn | [
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Many Immigration Courts Continue In-Person Operations, Despite Calls To Pause | [
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Your Kids' Brains On Touch-Screens | [
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NBA's Chris Paul Hits A Bank Shot (Off Ceiling!) | [
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'Not Guilty': Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes | [
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Texas Republicans Propose 'Bathroom Bill' | [
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Bosnian Serbs V. Nato | [
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Kentucky Community Hopes Trump Infrastructure Plan Will Fix Water System | [
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With 'Slave Play,' A Young Playwright Provokes His Way To Broadway | [
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Ali Farka Toure's Son Carries Musical Torch | [
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Fraud Found In Study Claiming Fast, Easy Stem Cells | [
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Unrest In Libya Threatens Italy's Energy Supplies | [
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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
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Commentator Is Still Outraged After Blues-Bruins 1970 NHL Finals | [
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Greece Opposition Leader On Trump, U.S. Relations | [
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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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Mark Sawyer On Implications Of Obama's Election | [
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Glenn Beck's Daily Show On Fox To End 'Later This Year' | [
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GlobalPost CEO Shares Details Of Fight To Save James Foley | [
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This Book Teaches Kids 'How To Solve A Problem' Like A Rock Climber Would | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Opera Singer Graham to Appear at Inauguration | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Across The Country, Vigils Honor Victims Of Orlando Attack. -- Muslim Community Members Condemn Orlando's Deadly Shooting Spree. And here are more early headlines: Washington D.C. Holds Democratic Primary, Last In Season. (Washington Post) Charleston Shooting Suspect To... | npr | {
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In Fla., Scientists Use Magnets To Disorient Crocs | [
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Mexican Police Send Drug Kingpin To U.S. To Stand Trial | [
"The extradition of drug kingpin Caesar Gastelum Serrano to the U.S. signals Mexico's new willingness to send accused narco-traffickers across the border."
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"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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Russ Feingold (D-WI) Tied With Ron Johnson (R) In CNN Senate Poll | [
"This time last year, if you had asked most political pundits for a list of endangered Senate Democrats, Sen. Russ Feingold's name probably wouldn't have been on that list. Not even close. But the 18-year Senate veteran is clearly now fighting for his political life. He's essentially in a tie with Republican Ron Jo... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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GM Will Pay $35 Million Fine Over Massive Safety Recall | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Powerful Quake, Tourists, Residents (And Cows) Stranded In New Zealand. -- Prosecutors Question Julian Assange Over Sex Crime Accusations. And here are more early headlines: A Fifth Day Of Protest Following Trump's Election. (USA Today) President Obama Departs For... | npr | {
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Song Premiere: Jozef Van Wissem, 'Where You Lived And What You Lived For' | [
"When Jozef Van Wissem plays the lute, he doesn't sit. Instead, the New York-based Dutchman stands, looming over his low-hanging instrument like the \"figure in black\" character in \"Black Sabbath\" — that'd be the song \"Black Sabbath,\" from the album Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath — that scares the living beje... | [
"This week's <em>All Songs Considered</em> features a gorgeous, solo piano instrumental from Rhye, Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson's unique look at male privilege, psych-pop via Ari Roar and more. 1. Ari Roar: \"Let Out\" from 'Best Behavior;' 2. Quinn Christopherson: \"Erase Me\" from his winning ent... | npr | {
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'Looper' Director Rian Johnson Hearts NPR | [
"Writer and director Rian Johnson's new movie Looper debuted this weekend, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis who play old and young versions of the same person. Rian talked with NPR Host Rachel Martin on All Things Considered this weekend about the complexities of writing the time travel story, where (... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Jazz Economics, Audience Research, Michel Camilo: The Friday Link Dump | [
"If you are in New York, you might consider going to the Vision Festival benefit this weekend, a 28-hour marathon of music and art. I mention it in part because I was invited to participate on a panel about the plight of young artists, but cannot attend. I also mention it, because it frames our first link: --The Ja... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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The Politics, and Economics, of Base Closings | [
"Decisions on military base closures are often fraught with concerns that are both monetary and political. For more on the Pentagon's realignment, Robert Siegel talks with Christopher Hellman, defense budget and military policy analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Second Stage: Spirits Of The Red City | [
"Download \"Fire\" by Spirits of the Red City (Right-click or control-click to save to your computer). Spirits of the Red City is a sprawling, nine-member collective that plays creaky but beautiful acoustic music, steeped in Americana. Despite the group's size, the band -- which is scattered across Minnesota, New Y... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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How The Pony Express Galloped Into History | [
"The Pony Express only lasted 18 months, but the mail delivery service remains one of the most enduring icons of the American West — its story told in dime novels and in Westerns like the 1990s TV show “The Young Riders.” The Pony Express used horse-and-rider relay teams to speed letters across th... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Food Footprint: Minimizing Greenhouse Gases | [
"In honor of Earth Day this week, we offer a series of conversations about food's footprint. Alex Chadwick talks to Dr. Gina Solomon, a senior scientist with the National Resource Defense Council, about how the food we eat contributes to greenhouse gasses. MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine ... | [
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Why, or Why We Don't Buy and Shop | [
"The show presents an open hour with listeners assessing personal, political, historical and future reasons for buying, shopping or consuming. How does shopping play into your life? Would you be capable of committing to a year without shopping or consuming? Joining the program is Judith Levine, author of \"NOT BUYI... | [
"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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