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Koch Political Network Takes A Deep Dive Into Community Organizing | [
"The political network headed by David and Charles Koch is known for aggressive ads. But its grassroots work in communities across the country is seeking political change long after the campaign ends."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Miracle Of The Levitating Slinky | [
"I should say right off, this is no miracle. The Slinky I'm going to show you does what all Slinkys do, even if it seems so astonishing, you figure, \"Oh, come on. Somebody doctored this footage. This can't be.\" It can be. It is. Nobody manipulated anything. Here's what's going to happen. Derek Muller from the Aus... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Rescuers Still Hope For Survivors In Bangladesh Collapse | [
"Rescue workers are still hoping to find survivors from the collapse of an eight-story garment factory in Bangladesh that has killed more than 300 people and left hundreds missing. Meanwhile, angry relatives of the missing have clashed with police, blaming authorities for the catastrophe at Rana Plaza in Savar, an ... | [
"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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A Pinball Monopoly, Camel Trekking In Texas, Charles Dickens' Mistress | [
"This week on the podcast, we meet a tour guide leading camels through the wilderness, and a pinball manufacturer who wants to shake up his industry. Plus, DJ Bettos Arcos plays some Christmas music from south of the border."
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"Considering Doris Day, Radiant Baby, Black and White Airmen, Tear It All Down, Shades of the Past, Tiger Lily Press Exhibition"
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Katrina Causes Confusion, Fear for Hispanic Workers | [
"For some Hispanic immigrants in southern Mississippi, word of the storm in Spanish came late. Many fear authorities because they are undocumented and many have lost the jobs they came to the region for."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Stories Of Health Care Horrors Produce Happy Endings For A Few | [
"The story of a pregnant immigrant whose ultrasound bills cost her family its food budget and a graduate student who couldn't afford a blood test for his sinus infection are the winners of a novel essay contest that aims to raise awareness of doctors and medical students about the costs of care. These stories \"are... | [
"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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Harold McGee's 'Keys To Good Cooking' For Chefs | [
"Harold McGee's best-seller On Food and Cooking has become a reference tool for many home chefs. The book details the science behind cooking techniques and explains the history behind some of our most popular food items. Among other things, McGee explains why peppers are hot, why seafood gets mushy if you cook it i... | [
"Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details"
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Rep. Bob Inglis On Republican 'Demagoguery' | [
"In June, Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) lost his re-election bid to Spartanburg County Solicitor Trey Gowdy. In recent interviews, the lame duck congressman has suggested Republican leaders are falling prey to a \"demagoguery\" that threatens their party's credibility."
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Powell Seeks More Mideast Investment | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell urges more investment in the Middle East as a way to prevent future violence in the region. Powell made his comments at a Detroit conference aimed at promoting U.S.-Mideast economic ties. But some Arab leaders say American policy on Iraq is an impediment to investment. Hear Detroit ... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Mennonites Mourn Michael Sharp, Whose Faith Guided His Humanitarian Work | [
"The death of American United Nations worker Michael Sharp was a tragic loss for Sharp’s friends and family, as well as for the U.N. and the broader community of humanitarian workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sharp is also being mourned by Mennonites. A former worker with Mennonite Central Committe... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Lost And Found: The Colorful Story Of Charles Cushman | [
"In the 1990s, a photo historian made a wonderful discovery: In a trove of boxes headed for the trash was a view of American history like he'd never seen it. That is, America in color, as early as 1938."
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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China Hits Peak Period For Quake Survivor Suicides | [
"More than seven months have passed since the devastating earthquake in China that left almost 88,000 people dead or missing. Experts say this is the peak period for suicide attempts among the survivors, and some alarming trends are emerging. Every two minutes, one person in China commits suicide. The country has... | [
"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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Spaniards Withdraw Money Over Bank Failure Fears | [
"Any rescue of Spain's banking system could exceed the cost of Greece's total bailout. That has investors worried, after Madrid was forced to nationalize its largest real estate lender. The previous government's strategy was to force mergers among the small banks, to try to combine assets and strengthen them agains... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Where Does GOP Funding Come From? | [
"In May, for the first time, McCain matched Obama in donations. Where's the money coming from, and what does his decision to take public funding mean for the fall campaign? Madeleine Brand speaks with Politico.com's Jonathan Martin about the Republican candidate's funding. MADELEINE BRAND, host: In May, the McCain... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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How Game Theory Could Decide the Election | [
"It's likely both Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will reach the Democratic convention shy of the delegates needed to win the party nomination. Offering strategic advice for victory is Jim Miller, Smith College professor and author of Game Theory at Work: How to Use Game Theory to Outthink and Outmaneuver Yo... | [
"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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NPR: 05-20-2011 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Culinary Institute's School For 'Foodpreneurs' To Cook Up Innovation | [
"The Culinary Institute of America may be best known for churning out chefs. And some of its graduates — from Grant Achatz to Roy Choi to Anthony Bourdain — have succeeded in entertaining and inspiring a new generation of foodies. But not all CIA graduates don chef toques. Increasingly, culinary school graduates ar... | [
"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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2007: The Year in Review | [
"Host Bob Boilen talks with reviewers Carrie Brownstein, Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about the year's biggest surprises and letdowns in music. Hear their picks for the year's most innovative album, the best new band of 2007, the year's best song and more. Featured songs and artists are listed below."
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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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Steve Martin: 'Born Standing Up' | [
"Steve Martin gave up stand-up comedy in 1981, at the height of his fame, moving on to acting and writing. Martin calls his new book Born Standing Up a biography rather than an autobiography of a guy he used to know. In the beginning, there was a string of small, quirky stages like the drive-in movie theater, where... | [
"Stories: 1) Directing 'The Lives of Others' 2) Remembering Frankie Laine 3) Lily Allen is 'Alright Still'"
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'Spymasters' Author Chris Whipple On Presidential Transition, Future Of The CIA | [
"A conversation with journalist Chris Whipple about the challenging road ahead for President-elect Joe Biden, restoring the CIA and his new book “The Spymasters.” Guests Chris Whipple, journalist and documentary filmmaker. Author of “The Spymasters” and “The Gatekeepers.” (@ccwhi... | [
"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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Whatever, It's The Most Annoying Word; Duh | [
"Forty-seven percent of Americans polled by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion said that the most annoying word in the English language is: \"whatever.\" Our own unscientific radio survey about annoying words or phrases in English resulted in answers ranging from \"duh\" to \"no worries.\""
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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Feds Want To Make Farming Safer For Kids | [
"The Labor Department has proposed changes that would outlaw farm kids under the age of 16 from driving tractors, branding cattle and handling pesticides. Family farmers are angry about the proposal and accuse the government of encroaching on a sacred part of country life. But statics show kids who work on farms ar... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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World Of Text Messaging Explored | [
"L-O-L. P-9-1-1. Don't know those abbreviations? Then you're probably not a teen with extra-nimble thumbs addicted to text messaging. The students at Chicago's Curie High School talk about the world of texting."
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"Stories: 1) 'Wired For War' Explores Robots On The Battlefield 2) Susan Sontag's Ruminations 'Reborn'"
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For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape | [
"Earlier this week, 34-year-old management consultant Rhazi Koné was taking a walk through his Washington, D.C., neighborhood when he noticed an unusual group of people. \"I think maybe four men and two women and they didn't have any masks on,\" he recalls. \"And I walked past them, and noticed that two of them h... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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South Korea Aborts Rocket Launch | [
"South Korea on Wednesday aborted the lift-off of its first rocket into space following a technical glitch. Crowds of people gathered on the beach, looking toward the launch site before the cancellation."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Spreading The Word About HIV Prevention For African-American Women | [
"African-American women are more likely to be infected with HIV than other women, and many don't know it. So public health officials and advocates are trying to get the word out about PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis. It's a daily medication that helps prevent HIV infection. \"This is all about empowering women, espe... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Oregon Budget Woes Affecting Judicial Priorities | [
"Oregon's budget shortfalls leave the state without enough funds to pay for public defenders for the poor. To avoid violating defendants' Miranda rights, the state is downgrading serious charges to lesser violations that don't entail court trials. Kristian Foden-Vencil from Oregon Public Broadcasting reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Peace Talks On Syria And Israel | [
"Host Howard Berkes talks to NPR's Ted Clark about President Clinton's meeting in Geneva yesterday with Syria's President Hafez al-Assad White House spokesman Joe Lockhart described the three-hour meeting as 'very useful,' but said President Clinton was unable to persuade President Assad that Syria should resume pe... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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Will Population Shifts Alter Immigration Debate? | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court's expected ruling in June on Arizona's immigration law will set the blueprint for states where many officials say they face a crisis in trying to crack down on rising numbers of illegal residents. Yet population changes and various research indicate that the great flow primarily of Latino il... | [
"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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Blockbuster's New Owners Woo Disgruntled Netflixers | [
"Video rental company Blockbuster went bankrupt, but now it has new owners and is trying to stage a comeback. The company is promoting a new package of video streaming and DVDs by mail, going right for Netflix customers who are disgruntled after a price hike."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tense Hours, Then Sighs Of Relief After Huge Quake Off Chile. -- Oso Mudslide: As List Of Missing Shrinks, Death Toll Rises. And here are more early headlines: Embattled Washington, D.C. Mayor Loses Primary Election. (Washington Post) California Utility Criminally Indic... | npr | {
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Author Jacqueline Woodson On The ‘Year of Return’ | [
"The West African country Ghana designated 2019 as the “Year of Return.” This initiative aimed to attract members of the African Diaspora who wanted to reclaim their connection to the African continent — a connection violently severed 400 years ago by the trans-Atlantic trade in enslaved African people. Award-winni... | [
"WBGO’s Keanna Faircloth shares five joyful jazz tracks from Ezra Collective to Terrace Martin that hint at where jazz may be headed. Music From The Segment Ezra Collective, “Footprints” Watch on YouTube. Candice Hoyes, “Zora’s Moon” Watch on YouTube. Dinner Party featuring Phoel... | npr | {
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Verdict On Khmer Rouge Leaders Is First To Officially Acknowledge Regime's Genocide | [
"The last two surviving leaders of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s were found guilty Friday by an international tribunal on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The conviction of Nuon Chea, 92, the chief lieutenant of the regime's infamous leader, Pol Pot, and Khieu Samphan... | [
"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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Cellphone Privacy Supreme Court Case Could Shape New Rules For Digital Age | [
"On Wednesday the Supreme Court will consider whether the Fourth Amendment, which bars unreasonable searches, allows the government to get location information from cellphone service providers. The case, Carpenter v. United States, could have far-reaching consequences for privacy law. Emily Bazelon (@emilybazelon),... | [
"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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Supreme Court Appears Ready To Side With Trump Administration On Travel Ban | [
"The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case considering the legality of the Trump administration's travel ban. The justices appear ready to side with the administration."
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Kurds Reportedly Retake Kobani From ISIS Fighters | [
"Kurdish forces have retaken the key border town of Kobani from militants with the self-declared Islamic State, the second time the Islamist extremists have been ousted from the region this year, according to a British-based monitoring group. Farther east, ISIS fighters had also attacked the government-held Syrian ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Down From the Mountaintop | [
"Tavis Smiley interviews actor and writer Calvin Levels about his one-act play based on the life of James Baldwin."
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Nairobi Seeks Answers 2 Months After 'Kenya's 9/11' | [
"On Sept. 21, terrorists attacked the upscale Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, killing at least 67 people. Despite early reports of as many as 15 gunmen, Kenyan police now know that the attack was the work of only four terrorist, all of whom died in the suicide mission. But some other very important questi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bomb In Baghdad Kills Dozens Of People. -- Bernie Sanders Wins West Virgina Primary. -- George Carlin's 'Stuff' Gets A New Home At National Comedy Center. And here are more early headlines: Giant Tornadoes Leave At Least 10 Injured In Kentucky. (NBC) Brazilian Presi... | npr | {
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Peace Implementation | [
"Danny speaks with NPR's Michael Goldfarb in London about the wrapup today of a 40 nation conference on how to rebuild Bosnia. The meeting set into motion the machinery to deal with such issues as refugee resettlement and finance. Overshadowing the event was a French threat to \"hit\" the Bosnian Serbs if the Serbs... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Top Stories: Tornado Cleanup; Explosion In Congo; Obama On Iran | [
"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... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady. -- Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions. -- 'Science Guy' Attends State Of The Union Address, And Some Scientists Aren't Happy. -- Trump Signs Orde... | npr | {
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The Belgian Radio And Television | [
"The Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Frank Shipway perform the Suite No. 2 from the ballet \"Daphnis and Chloe\" by Maurice Ravel. From a February 2nd concert at the Palais des Beaux-Arts (pah-lay deh bohz-AHR) in Brussels. (Belgian Radio/European Broadcasting Union)"
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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To Understand France's Yellow Vest Movement, You Have To Get Out Of Paris | [
"The yellow vest protests continue in France despite President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to mollify the protesters."
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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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To Fight Pollution, Paris Imposes Weekday Ban On Old Cars | [
"Paris was at the forefront of public bike-sharing schemes, and it now has electric car-sharing schemes and is something of a laboratory for mobility. As of today, motorists with cars built before 1997, and motorcycles built before 2000, will no longer be able to drive them in the city during daylight hours on week... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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The Good Listener: Does Using Spotify Make You A Bad Person? | [
"We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and amid the online pharmacy's monthly supply of the pills that allow us to trudge productively through this waking life is a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives — and, this week, an ethical query about online streaming services. Andrea Sauceda writes via ... | [
"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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Economy: How Are You Buckling Your Seatbelt? | [
"We've been covering the major financial collapses in the investment banking market for two days now, including speaking today to our contributor Robert Traynham and Austan Goolsbee, senior economic adviser to Senator Obama. When we spoke on Monday to the New York Times' Marcus Mabry, he argued this was \"a Wall St... | [
"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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Book News: Lynn Coady Takes Canada's Top Literary Honor | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Lynn Coady won Canada's most prestigious literary award, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, for her short-story collection Hellgoing. (You know, in case Canadian short story writers haven't had a good enough year.) The jury — writers Marg... | [
"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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Shadow Seen! Groundhog Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Cold | [
"Punxsutawney Phil, the \"prognosticator of prognosticators\" saw his shadow after being roused from hibernation just long enough to make his annual prediction. That means ... six more weeks of winter. The famous groundhog's handler, Bill Deely, made the pronouncement atop Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvan... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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From A Recital Sunday Night | [
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Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft | [
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Opinion: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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San Jose Mercury Editorial | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Words Of Wisdom Commence For 2012 Grads | [
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Schools Using Dangerous Discipline Methods | [
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From Steve Bannon To Millennial Millie: Facebook, YouTube Struggle With Live Video | [
"Last week, millions of Americans turned to cable news to watch election returns pour in. Some refreshed their Twitter feeds to get the latest tallies. And nearly 300,000 others kept an eye on the YouTube channel of 29-year-old Millie Weaver, a former correspondent for the conspiracy theory website Infowars, who of... | [
"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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Washington, D.C. Shootings | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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Mysterious Memristor: Electronics' Missing Link? | [
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The Big Screen from 91.7 WVXU | [
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Census Finds More U.S. Poverty | [
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Week In Sports: The NFL Begins Hunt For New Talent | [
"Scouting began this week, and in the spirit of evaluation, <em>Weekend Edition</em> guest host Don Gonyea takes an abbreviated Wunderlic test. Plus, NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman chats with the infamous Pete Rose about being erased from this year's set of baseball cards."
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Movie Audiences Getting More Gore | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Examining U.S. Anti-ISIS Strategy | [
"NPR's Scott Simon gets reaction from the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Republican Mac Thornberry of Texas, to the Obama administration's plan to send more military trainers to Iraq."
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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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At South By Southwest, A 71-Year-Old Guitarist Makes A Belated Debut | [
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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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A Career in Cupcakes | [
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Wish You Were Here: The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk | [
"David Rowell is an editor with The Washington Post. His first novel, The Train of Small Mercies, is just out in paperback. When I was growing up in North Carolina, my family went to the same beach every year; it had the sand, the water and pretty much nothing else. Mostly that was OK, but the idea of a boardwalk, ... | [
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Police Arrest Hundreds In Global Child Porn Sting | [
"Toronto police say they've cracked a massive child porn network, rescuing 386 children around the world and nabbing hundreds of suspects, including teachers, clergymen and doctors. Of the 348 people arrested worldwide, 108 were in Canada and 76 in the U.S. Project Spade, as the sweep is known, is described by Cana... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Early Spring Means Bugs — Lots Of Bugs | [
"There seem to be a lot of bugs in certain parts of the country this spring. Richmond, Virginia reports an unusual amount of cankerworms this spring; Iowa experienced surprisingly thick swarms of fungus gnats about two weeks ago; and then there's the increasing issue of stinkbugs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. ... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Notes From The Toronto Film Festival | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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4 Things We've Learned About Enterovirus D68, And 1 Mystery | [
"On Aug. 15, doctors and nurses at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., realized they had a problem. Children were coming into the emergency room with an illness that caused wheezing and breathing problems so severe that some children ended up in the ICU on ventilators. And it was spreading fast. \"By Aug... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'Forgotten Hurricane' Remembers Rita's Wrath | [
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Sugar Tongue Slim On World Cafe | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Jordan Peele's 'Us' Is Setting Box Office Records — And Breaking Down Racial Barriers | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with horror expert and professor Tananarive Due about why Jordan Peele's <em>Us</em> is so revolutionary and what makes horror a special genre for black audiences."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Chiwetel Ejiofor's Directing Debut Takes Him To Malawi To Capture 'The Wind' | [
"Chiwetel Ejiofor is best known for his starring role in the movie 12 Years a Slave. Now he's making his directorial debut. A decade ago, the English actor of Nigerian descent picked up a best-selling memoir called The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. It's about William Kamkwamba, a schoolkid in Malawi whose ingenuity h... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Era Of Homes As Piggy Banks May Be Over | [
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The Ultimate Latin Dictionary: After 122 Years, Still At Work On The Letter 'N' | [
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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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New WikiLeaks Emails Return Attention To Clinton Foundation Controversy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Tonight Is The Deadline To Enroll In ObamaCare | [
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"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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Excerpt: Drawn Together | [
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Pausch Shared What He'd Learned About Living | [
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Vermont Program Hailed As Model For Elder Healthcare | [
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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House GOP Proposes $2.5 Trillion In Spending Cuts Over 10 Years | [
"House Republicans unveiled on Thursday a list of spending cuts they said would save $2.5 trillion over 10 years. Most of the savings, $2.29 trillion, would come from holding spending at 2006 levels on the part of the federal budget that isn't entitlement or defense spending, according to the document released by t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NTSB: Amtrak Washington Train Doing 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone. -- U.S. Says North Korea 'Directly Responsible' For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack. -- CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class. And here are more early headlines: GOP Tax Bill Goes To Hous... | npr | {
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'Midnight Knitter' Wanted In N.J. Shore Town | [
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'The Fault In Our Stars': Love In A Time Of Cancer | [
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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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Women In War: 'I've Lived Out There With The Guys' | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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D.C. Community Chorus Tackles Verdi's 'Requiem' | [
"Every summer in Washington, D.C., choral sing-alongs attract hundreds of music lovers, who come seeking a one-night chance to perform great choral works. NPR's Claudine LoMonaco reports on a sing-along of Verdi's \"Requiem.\""
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From A Brooklyn Philharmonic | [
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Letters: Immigration Debate, Iran-U.S. Diplomacy | [
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Excerpts: 'Reminiscences of Huie Kin' | [
"While pastor emeritus at the First Chinese Church in New York City, Huie Kin published his Reminiscences. Three excerpts from a 1932 edition of the book (republished in 1982) follow: The first really long journey I took away from home was when I was seven years old. My mother came from the Li (Plum) family, and th... | [
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Cutting Prison Costs by Releasing Elderly Inmates | [
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How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause | [
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U.S. Picks Medicare Drug-Card Providers | [
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U.S. Executes Brandon Bernard | [
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A Father's Advice: The Choice To Start A Family Is 'An Act Of Hope' | [
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Victim Advocates Of Clergy Abuse Say They Won't Bury the Past | [
"The Catholic Church argues that much of the child sexual abuse to be revealed last week happened before reforms of the early 2000s. But victim advocates question whether that's a proper conclusion."
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Cleared Of Rape Conviction, California Man Aims To 'Move On Strong' | [
"Five years in prison. Then five years of probation and wearing an electronic monitoring device. The shame of being a registered sex offender. Not being able to get a job. His dream of playing in the NFL destroyed, possibly forever. Brian Banks, now 26, has gone through all that. Then Thursday, the California man's... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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ANC Tells President Jacob Zuma It's Time To Step Down | [
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Slate's Summary Judgment: Holiday Film Releases | [
"Writer Mark Jordan Legan brings listeners the first of two round-ups of the buzz on film releases for the holiday weekend. This edition of \"Summary Judgment\" looks at the films <EM>The Phantom of the Opera</EM>, <EM>Hotel Rwanda</EM> and <EM>Meet the Fockers</EM>."
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"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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Sir Patrick Stewart: Brush Up Your Shakespeare | [
"In this encore episode from 2015, Sir Patrick Stewart talks about life in Brooklyn, becoming a knight, and his deep knowledge of all things Shakespeare."
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Report Questions Some NASA Procedures | [
"The panel that oversaw NASA's effort to relaunch the space shuttle after the Columbia disaster issues its final report, giving NASA high marks. Still, critics outline problems with the agency's ability to manage the safety and reliability of the shuttle."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Retired Gen. Wesley Clark Talks About Precedents And Syria | [
"Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, who was the NATO commander during the 1999 Operation Allied Force in Kosovo, tells All Things Considered that the situation the United Staes is facing in Syria is best compared to the U.S. bombing of Iraq in 1993. Clark told NPR's Melissa Block that the only similarity between what's goi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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What’s Ahead During Former President Donald Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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'The Committed' Remains Uncommitted — And That's Its Strength | [
"With smoke-and-mirrors panache, The Committed -- Viet Thanh Nguyen's sequel to The Sympathizer -- continues the travails of our Eurasian Ulysses, now relocated to France and self-identified as Vo Danh (which literally means \"Nameless\"). Having survived a communist reeducation camp, a perilous sea crossing, and a... | [
"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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