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August Jobs Report A Bit Better Than Expected
[ "The Labor Department released its latest jobs report Friday morning, and the losses aren't as bad as had been expected. The unemployment rate for August creeped up to 9.6 percent, a tenth of a percent increase from the previous month. Private employers added jobs, but the government lost some." ]
[ "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 ...
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Honoring The Legacy Of Civil Rights Icons C.T. Vivian And John Lewis
[ "America recently lost two civil rights giants in the span of 24 hours. Representative John Lewis and the Reverend C.T. Vivian led the way in the 1960s. They practiced nonviolence, even in the face of angry mobs and beatings by police. Their movement pushed America forward—one march, freedom ride, and demonstration...
[ "Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd" ]
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Supreme Court Reviews Campaign Reform
[ "The Court on Tuesday takes up a challenge to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. NPR's Nina Totenberg says the case concerns rules for congressional candidates who personally spend $350,000 or more." ]
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Fades Away, Media Say
[ "There are plenty of stories to choose from about today's milestone for the U.S. military — the end of the \"don't ask, don't tell\" policy that barred openly gay Americans from serving in the armed forces. Our NPR.org colleague Liz Halloran focused on two men who were \"immersed in efforts to repeal the controvers...
[ "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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In Beirut, a Beauty Salon that Feels Like Home
[ "Caramel opens with a shot of a flowing river of the syrupy liquid, but don't be fooled. In Beirut, caramel signifies more than sweetness; it's used as a depilatory in beauty salons, inflicting pain rather than causing pleasure. Caramel, co-written and directed by its star, Nadine Labaki, likewise cuts both ways. ...
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges." ]
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Royal Crown Revue Ii
[ "The conclusion of Robert's conversation with the members of Royal Crown Revue. (8:00) ((ST" ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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From The Volga To The Chattahoochee:
[ "From the Volga to the Chattahoochee: From a concert appearance at Spivey Hall near Atlanta, Quartetto Gelato plays its own \"Russian Medley\" arrangement. (ACA Digital/Horton Systems)" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S." ]
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Lifting of Breast Implant Ban Recommended
[ "A federal advisory committee recommends that the Food and Drug Administration once again allow silicone-filled breast implants on the market. The implants were banned a decade ago after a review concluded that there was not enough information to show they were safe. NPR's Richard Harris reports." ]
[ "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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Cherry Hill Safe Streets Worker Fatally Shot As Gun Violence Spikes Across The U.S.
[ "A man named Kenyell Wilson was shot and killed in the Cherry Hill neighborhood in Baltimore on Thursday night — another victim of gun violence that is on the rise in cities across the country. As part of the Safe Streets Cherry Hill program, Wilson helped mediate conflicts before they turned deadly. He’s the secon...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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'Balloon Boy' Story's Being Called A Hoax; Have You Had It With This Saga?
[ "Now that the local sheriff says he has evidence that the whole thing was a hoax and some kind of stunt aimed at getting the Heene family a reality TV show gig, all sorts of questions arise about the \"Balloon Boy\" escapade. -- Has our obsession with reality TV gone too far?-- Have the 24/7 news media gone overboa...
[ "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 ...
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Discoveries from SXSW 2011
[ "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...
[ "Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926" ]
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As Trump Prepares To Address CPAC, Outlining An 'America First' Agenda
[ "The Conservative Political Action Conference will hear from Donald Trump Friday. We discuss how Trump's idea of \"America first\" squares with traditional Republican ideas." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha...
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CIA Impersonator Receives Speeding Ticket
[ "The CIA spilled yet another of its secrets. Scott Gibson doesn't work there. Police clocked the Tennessee man driving 66 in a 55 mph zone. When he got a ticket in the mail, he sent it back with a handwritten note. He said he wasn't subject to local speed laws since he's deputy director of the CIA. Police checked. ...
[ "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. (...
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You'll Be Floored by the Dance
[ "I've long had a theory that every movie generation feels the need to let its tough guys dance. Stomp the Yard, the supercharged step-dancing musical, is just the latest iteration in a form that goes back at least as far as the 1930s, when machine-gun toting gangster James Cagney morphed into a machine-gun tapping ...
[ "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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Uber But For Energy: Utility Surge Pricing Threatens Summer Cool
[ "The air conditioner at Jim and Julie Powell's house has been fending off the 100-degree summertime heat for two decades — ever since they came to the Sun City retirement community just west of Phoenix. \"It's been a workhorse,\" Julie says. \"It's probably 20 years old, but it does the job.\" Inside, Jim leafs thr...
[ "State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music." ]
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Dementia Linked To Earlier Post Traumatic Stress In Vets
[ "There appears to be a strong link between older veterans who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder and the later development of dementia though researchers are still searching for why that should be. A press release from the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Vienna, ...
[ "Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress" ]
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Ted Stanley, NPR Benefactor, Dies At 85
[ "Ted Stanley, a philanthropist who donated generously to environmental causes such as the Chesapeake Bay, died of a neurological disease Wednesday at 85. He and his wife, Jennifer, gave millions over the past three decades to organizations including NPR. Robert Siegel remembers his generosity, humility and good nat...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R...
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We remember lyricist IRVING CAESAR who wrote such songs as "Tea for Two," "Swanee," and "I Wan...
[ "We remember lyricist IRVING CAESAR who wrote such songs as \"Tea for Two,\" \"Swanee,\" and \"I Want to Be Happy.\" We play a cut from an old album \"And Then I Wrote\" (Coral Records). CAESAR died earlier this month at the age of 101." ]
[ "We remember Carl Sigman, who died this past Tuesday at the age of 91. The versatile lyricist wrote:<EM> It's All In The Game, Enjoy Yourself, Ebb Tide, Pennsylvania 6-5000,</EM> and dozens of others." ]
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Lo Moon Goes Record Shopping
[ "Flipping through the bins of a record store while exchanging remarks with friends and strangers is an endangered but not extinct pastime. I recently had the chance to do so while shopping at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn with Slingshot artist Lo Moon. On Nov. 6, the L.A.-based trio played its first headlining gig in...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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Google: A New Tool For U.S. Intelligence?
[ "Traditionally, intelligence agencies have relied on top-secret information to track changes in other countries. But wiretaps and secret intercepts didn't help U.S. officials predict the Arab Spring that has brought revolution across the Middle East and North Africa. In hindsight, officials say they could have foun...
[ "Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking" ]
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53 Years After Brown
[ "This week marks the 53rd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Brown vs. Board of Education. It ended legal segregation in America's public schools. Hear reflections on a personal experience dealing with the racial divide in education." ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'" ]
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The Gestalt Gardener With Felder Rushing and Dr. Dirt
[ "The Gestalt Gardener Radio Program with your hosts Felder Rushing and Dr. Dirt" ]
[ "Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men" ]
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Taylor Swift Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Former Radio Host
[ "A Denver jury found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift's favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet. Wanting the trial to serve as an \"example to other women,\" the star had sought a single dollar in damages, which she wa...
[ "If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ...
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Obama's Legacy: Callouts and Fallouts
[ "Shereen and Gene continue our conversation on President Barack Obama's racial legacy. Where did the president fall short — or fail — people of color? We hear opinions about Obama's actions as they affected Latinos, African Americans, and Native Americans. Janet Murguia is president of the National Council of La Ra...
[ "Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade" ]
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Florida Education Cuts: Three Perspectives
[ "School districts around the country are anxious to see whether or not Congress will send part of the economic stimulus their way. Some 19 states have had to cut funding for K-12 education this past year. One cash-strapped system — the Orange County Public School District in central Florida — is anticipating a $102...
[ "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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IAEA Chief Confident of Iran Nuclear Cooperation
[ "Mohammed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says he expects Iran will understand that it is in its best interest to cooperate with the United Nations on making clear its nuclear aims. Meanwhile, domestic tensions in Iran subside, with a pause in demonstrations after 10 consecutive nights of...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Killing Continues In Syria, Two Western Journalists Among Victims. -- Protests Continue In Afghanistan Over Quran Burnings; Some Killed. -- Obama Administration To Propose Cut In Corporate Tax Rate. -- Massey Mine Boss Charged In Deadly Coal Mine Explosion. -- Obama Sings...
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Lost and Found Sound: 20th Century Cylinders
[ "Lost and Found Sound presents a story about present-day uses of the most ancient of recording technologies: the wax cylinder. On the occasion of this month's release by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis's album of wax cylinder recordings, we hear what it is about wax that appeals to some. For Marsalis it's the authentic s...
[ "Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion" ]
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Economic, Political Problems Rising In Pakistan
[ "Pakistan is facing a deep crisis five months after a new, democratically elected government swept into power. The economy is in shambles: rampant inflation has forced sharp hikes in the cost of basic staples and fuel, there is a huge fiscal deficit and the stock market has plummeted. There are persistent electric...
[ "Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade" ]
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Back In Ghana, Pat Thomas Gives New Life To Highlife
[ "Pat Thomas, a singer and bandleader from Ghana, is nearly 70. He's lived in England, Germany, Canada and the U.S. But these days he's back home, once again making the music that enshrined him in the hearts of his countrymen: highlife. In the 1960s, highlife out of Ghana and Nigeria ruled the dance floors of West A...
[ "Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future" ]
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Enjoy The Show: An All Live, Imaginary Festival Playlist
[ "One of the best things about summer time is the live shows, right? Concerts! Music festivals! But this summer is going to feel a little different after most shows have been canceled due to the pandemic. So today, World Cafe is bringing live music to you with an imaginary music festival of all live tracks. And sin...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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Philly Mayor Michael Nutter Thinks Local At DNC
[ "The Democratic convention has put a spotlight on national politics. But for the nation's mayors, all politics is local. Host Michel Martin speaks with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He talks about the challenges facing American cities." ]
[ "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...
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Again From Yesterday's Concert
[ "Again from yesterday's concert in Chicago, violinist Joshua Bell joins Christoph Eschenbach and the Houston Symphony for a performance of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by American composer Samuel Barber. (WFMT, Chicago/KUHF, Houston)" ]
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Ray Rice Case Could Open 'National Discussion' On Domestic Violence
[ "The NFL has issued a new policy on domestic violence, following the organization's much criticized handling of the Ray Rice case. In February, the Baltimore Ravens running back was videotaped striking his then-fiance in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino. On Monday, the Ravens fired him and the league suspend...
[ "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...
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Fiona Apple's 'Extraordinary Machine'
[ "Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine became an Internet phenomenon similar to Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot when the album leaked to the masses and became wildly popular. The one major difference between the two situations was Wilco's album had been finished prior to being leaked, while the version of Extraordinary ...
[ "Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'" ]
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Social Media Buzz: Mexico's President Wants To Combat What He Considers Censorship
[ "Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is pledging to lead an international effort to combat what he sees as censorship by social media companies. This comes after several platforms have blocked or suspended President Trump in light of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Here & Now&#8216;s Peter O&#8217;D...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ...
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Nonprofits Step In To Address Challenges To Vaccine Distribution In Bastrop County, Texas
[ "Many counties in Texas are beginning to roll out their COVID-19 vaccination plans. That includes smaller counties like Bastrop County east of Austin, where officials and community leaders are working to address some of their unique hurdles. Ashley Lopez from member station KUT in Austin reports that includes issue...
[ "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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Candidate Statements
[ "Statements from presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune" ]
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Norway Buries Its CO2 Under the Sea
[ "In Norway, a 10-year-old tax on carbon dioxide has pushed industry to find new and potentially profitable ways to get rid of it. Companies have been burying the carbon under the seafloor. It's called \"sequestration,\" and many climate experts say it could be a major solution to climate change." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking" ]
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Pianist Philippe Entremont
[ "Entremont plays the middle movement from Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 5, K. 283." ]
[ "Kondonassis plays the \"Romantic Waltz,\" by Claude Debussy." ]
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<i>Illtop Journal</i>
[ "NPR's Tony Sarabia reports on a new magazine... the <EM>Illtop Journal</EM> is a quarterly humor magazine put together by Howard University students. It is the idea of comedian Chris Rock, who hopes it will serve as a talent bank for young black writers." ]
[ "<br />¿ Reich wins Polar Prize\n¿ C<br />leveland looks for Trombonist\n¿ Mood<br /> Music for Sharks?" ]
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Malala Yousafzai's Hope Is Stronger Than Ever
[ "A year after she was shot by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai was back spreading her message about educating girls around the world. Malala, and her father Ziauddin Yousafzai, talk with host Michel Martin about their hope for Pakistan's future. <em>This segment originally aired Oct. 15, 2013 on Tell Me More</em>." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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For N.M., Nuclear Waste May Be Too Hot To Handle
[ "Tourists in New Mexico know the art galleries of Santa Fe and the ski slopes of Taos, but not the state's truly unique attraction: the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, or WIPP, is a series of caverns mined out of underground salt beds. The Department of Energy has been burying \"trans...
[ "Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music." ]
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Gilbert Arenas Shoots Himself In Foot And Off NBA Pedestal
[ "Gilbert Arenas was once one of the most popular sports stars in Washington, D.C. And not just the nation's capital. His likeness was on the cover of Electronic Arts' NBA Live 08 video game. But that was then. Now Arenas has become the latest poster boy for high-paid, misbehaving professional athletes after reports...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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Ground Zero Workers Suffered Permanent Lung Damage
[ "With the passage of time since the attacks on the World Trade Center almost nine years ago, the health toll on workers who rushed to the scene is becoming clearer. Firefighters and rescue workers exposed to the dust at the scene in the first weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks suffered significant, permanent damage t...
[ "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...
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NOAA Supports Indigenous Tribe's Whale Hunt Request. Some Environmentalists Don't
[ "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is backing an indigenous tribe&#8217;s request to resume whale hunting rights off Washington state&#8217;s northwest coast. The Makah tribe has a long-running tradition of whaling for cultural and spiritual reasons. Here & Now&#8216;s Peter O&#8217;Dowd sp...
[ "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 Temporary Is Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants?
[ "The Trump Administration is ending a humanitarian program that has let almost 60,000 Haitians live and work in the U.S., giving them until summer of 2019 to leave the country — willingly or not. Temporary Protected Status is just that — temporary. But it covers hundreds of thousands of others living in America. Ho...
[ "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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Reid: Voters Want Congress To Get Things Done
[ "When Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden take their oath of office on Jan. 20, Democrats will control both the White House and Congress for the first time since 1994. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada tells Steve Inskeep that voters want change, and they want Congress to get things done." ]
[ "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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Forest Service May Try To Recoup Rim Fire Costs With Logging
[ "The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a large salvage logging operation in the area affected by last year's historic Rim Fire, which burned 410-square miles of California's Sierra Nevada. The proposal is meeting stiff opposition from environmental groups who say the land is better left untouched." ]
[ "Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music." ]
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Cardinals' Second Vote Ends in No Decision
[ "Black smoke rose again Tuesday morning from the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating that cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have not yet elected a successor to Pope John Paul II. The cardinals, who began their deliberations Monday, have much to weigh, including the personalities of the candidates and major iss...
[ "Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music." ]
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Anna Calvi: A Powerful Voice Is Just One Piece Of Her Art
[ "Her voice is alluring. Her looks compelling. She's a singer and musician who is not afraid to be dramatic and vulnerable at the same time. She harkens to another era, while remaining utterly contemporary. Anna Calvi is the kind of singer who makes you sit up and listen. Her name has been thrown around with those o...
[ "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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Linkfest: Scientists See Signs of Ice on Mars
[ "What happens when bright clumps go missing on Mars? NASA scientists say it's a sign of ice on the red planet. It's the BPP's Ramble. Report: Science teacher mixed religion, class / The song they didn't write? Coldplay are accused of plagiarism by American band" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Oscars Through The Years
[ "The 83rd Oscars are right around the corner and Life is looking back at some of the most iconic Academy moments through the years. See dozens of related photo galleries on their site." ]
[ "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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Dow Plunges 2,300 Points: Stocks In Meltdown As Panic Selling Continues
[ "Updated at 4:04 p.m. ET The stock market has suffered a relentless, breathtaking drop — moving deeper into bear territory. Stocks fell so fast Thursday morning that it triggered a 15-minute halt in trading for the second time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,352 points, or nearly 10% — the bigges...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Your Letters Helped Challenger Shuttle Engineer Shed 30 Years Of Guilt. -- Sharp Accepts $6 Billion Bid From Foxconn - Which Then Puts Deal On Hold. -- Head Scratcher Alert: Jet Fuel Is Falling So Air Fares Are Rising. And here are more early headlines: Suspected Tornad...
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Adventures In TV, With Peter Sagal
[ "[Ed. note: Our big TV special airs Friday December 23rd at 8/7c on BBC America. This is Peter's account of turning our radio show into TV.] \"When you're done tonight, find me,\" said Rebecca. \"Otherwise you'll never get this stuff off.\" Makeup artists are almost always attractive women; I'm not sure why this i...
[ "Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men" ]
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Vacation Reads For The High Country Adventurer
[ "Nestled in the Vail Valley and surrounded by the Rockies, Edwards, Colo., is the perfect place for hiking, fly-fishing or floating down the Eagle River. It also provides a beautiful backdrop for summer reading. In the third installment of a four part series, host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Nicole Magistro, owner...
[ "Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career" ]
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Google Raises the Stakes for Amateur Videos
[ "Google and other Web sites have begun paying for amateur videos. The impetus was a popular film showing the explosive relationship between Mentos and Diet Coke." ]
[ "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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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
[ "Will FBI Director James Comey shed any new light on the Russia investigation today? And will President Trump make good on his promise to \"win all the time\"?" ]
[ "A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007." ]
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In Shaky Economy, MBA Programs Prove Popular
[ "Enrollment at MBA programs across the country is skyrocketing. Layoffs in the financial sector have some thinking this might just be a good time to go back to school. Nickisch reports for member station WBUR in Boston. STEVE INSKEEP, host: One surprising result of the wobbly economy is a big increase in applicati...
[ "Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection" ]
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South Florida Worries About Possible Dike Failure
[ "All is not well with Lake Okeechobee <oh-key-CHO-bee> in south Florida. All the water is being held back by a troubled earthen dike that surrounds the lake. After strong storms, there's concern it could collapse." ]
[ "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...
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Bad Air May Cut Time Olympians Spend In Beijing
[ "As athletes prepare to compete in the Olympics in Beijing, they have been seeking ways to deal with what's expected to be the biggest performance factor of these games — the chronic air pollution of China's capital city. Solutions range from high protection to low exposure. The U.S. Olympic Committee is recommendi...
[ "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...
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Loch Lomond: 'A Field Report'
[ "A nine piece chamber folk group out of Portland, Ore., Loch Lomond is a gifted ensemble that manages to sound intimate despite the band's sprawling size. Drawing their name from a lake in the Southern Highlands of Scotland, the group makes brilliantly crafted chamber folk that's lush and richly textured, but cozy...
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Nicaragua Revokes The Licenses Of A Number Of Aid Organizations
[ "NPR's Noel King talks to Simon Ticehurst of Oxfam about that charitable group and others being expelled from Nicaragua, in a worsening crackdown months ahead of a presidential election." ]
[ "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...
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3 Central Questions As President Trump Visits Asia
[ "President Trump has embarked on his longest and most ambitious foreign trip yet. Over the course of nearly two weeks, he will visit five countries in Asia, give major speeches, attend critical regional summits and meet with dozens of leaders. This would be a monumental undertaking for even the most experienced pol...
[ "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 ...
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Excerpt: Self-Portrait With Boy
[ "Self-Portrait with Boy I'll tell you how it started. With a simple, tragic accident. The click of a shutter and a grown man's beast-like howl. The silent rush of neighbors down our dark dirty stairs. The lights of a police car illuminating the brick wall behind our building. And a photograph. I never meant fo...
[ "Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film" ]
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It's Easy To Forget That
[ "It's easy to forget that composer's have a sense of humor. But Igor Stravinsky did, and it shows up in his \"Three Easy Pieces\" for piano, four-hand which he dedicated to three of his friends. We'll hear them performed at eh Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival in Blue Hill, Maine by pianists Jane Coop and Seymour...
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side." ]
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Divinity, Prince's White Dove, Dead at 28
[ "The dove lived in the atrium of Prince's former home - Paisley Park and provided \"ambient singing\" on his 2002 song \"Arboretum\"." ]
[ "Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd" ]
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He Could've Waited for the Movie
[ "The last literate person in the Western World has finally read The Da Vinci Code. His name is Peter Smith. He's the judge in a plagiarism case against Random House, publishers of Da Vinci. Two of the three authors of a book written in 1982, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, say Da Vinci author Dan Brown copied t...
[ "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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Raising Questions About the Occupation of Iraq
[ "Reporter Gerald Seib wrote a column this week in <EM>The Wall Street Journal</EM> that began with this question: \"Is Iraq affecting America as much as America is affecting Iraq?\" He says it's a question that goes beyond grim day-to-day details to a deeper point: Americans are not comfortable with the U.S. role a...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Slate's Press Box: Ethics of Releasing Exit Polls
[ "NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with <EM>Slate</EM> editor-at-large Jack Shafer about whether journalists have an ethical responsibility to withhold or release exit poll data before the end of the voting day." ]
[ "News Headlines: Aug. 15, 2007 The New York Times: Greatest Threat to Vick May Be Links to Gambling -- \"Vick's lawyers are considering a guilty plea that would avoid a new indictment. Whether or not Vick pleads guilty, his suspected connection to gambling could jeopardize his football career.\"More: Most Americans...
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'In Bad Taste, Disrespectful': Photo Of Terrorist Attack In Kenya Sparks Controversy
[ "The photograph shows the aftermath of a terrorist attack at a luxury hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Laptops and plates are still on the table, and four people are hunched over, bloodied and lifeless. Almost immediately after The New York Times published the graphic image on its website, there was outrage in Kenya. Many ...
[ "Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif...
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2 Towns Locked In Trademark Battle Over Pierogi Festival Name
[ "A pierogi war has broken out between two communities. A suburban Chicago chamber of commerce wants the Edwardsville Pierogi Festival in Pennsylvania to drop its name like a hot potato, threatening a trademark infringement lawsuit. Lawyers for the Whiting Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Ind., recently sent a letter to the...
[ "Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In...
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Key Findings And Analysis From The Mueller Report
[ "The 448-page document, released after a nearly two-year-long inquiry, says Mueller's investigation did not establish that the Trump campaign \"conspired or coordinated\" with the Russian interference effort, which was described as \"sweeping and systematic.\" This episode: Congressional correspondent Scott Detrow,...
[ "Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music." ]
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1. Billboard + Lyden/Davies
[ "NPR'S JACKIE LYDEN TALKS ABOUT THE GREAT CANADIAN WRITER ROBERTSON DAVIES, WHOSE FUNERAL SHE ATTENDED THIS WEEK. 6:00." ]
[ "<br />¿ Reich wins Polar Prize\n¿ C<br />leveland looks for Trombonist\n¿ Mood<br /> Music for Sharks?" ]
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Feeling Watched? 'God View' Is Geoff Nunberg's Word Of The Year
[ "Uber's \"God view\" shows a map of the cars in an area and the silhouettes of the people who ordered them. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says Uber-Santa doesn't just know when you've been sleeping, but where." ]
[ "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: ...
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The Portland Baroque Orchestra
[ "The Portland Baroque Orchestra performs the Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 by Johann Sebastian Bach. Artistic director and violinist Monica Huggett and recorder players Judith Linsenberg and Marianne Richert Pfau (FOW) are the soloists. Recorded in concert last fall at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. (Fred Ar...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Israelis Wade Through Bush-Related Traffic
[ "For most regular folks in Jerusalem, traffic is the word of the day — traffic caused by President Bush's visit. Hebrew University grad student Shlomi Laufer, who lives down the street from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, describes the scene." ]
[ "News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro...
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Democratic Rep. Adam Smith On Military Response To Coronavirus
[ "NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Adam Smith, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, about supply chain issues preventing the U.S. military from increasing its coronavirus testing capacity." ]
[ "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...
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How Nursing Homes Are Preparing For Hurricane Florence
[ "NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tom Akins, president and CEO of the nonprofit LeadingAge North Carolina, about how nursing homes are preparing for Hurricane Florence." ]
[ "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...
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World Cafe Next: Joan Shelley
[ "World Cafe first heard about Joan Shelley from WFPK in Louisville, Kentucky, during our Sense Of Place visit earlier this year. Then, we offered a track from her second album, Ginko. Now, the singer-songwriter has a new album out, her third, titled Electric Ursa. It's a quiet, intimate record that reflects Shelle...
[ "On this week's quick run through some of the best new albums out on April 20, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton chats with NPR Music's Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the primal pop of Kimbra, dark and majestic songs from Exitmusic, Nashville veterans The Old Crow Medicine Show, the rock-and-soul of Shuggi...
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Apparent Friendly Fire Kills Five American Troops In Afghanistan
[ "American authorities say five American troops and one Afghan army soldier have died in what appears to have been friendly fire. The troops called in for NATO help while under fire from Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, but the support hit the wrong target, killing friendly soldiers. NPR&#8217;s Sean Carberry joins ...
[ "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...
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My River Home: A Journey from the Gulf War to the Gulf of Mexico
[ "Guest: Marcus Eriksen, Director of Research and Education for the Algalita Marine Research Foundation and an active member of Veterans for Peace" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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The Housing Market: Have We Finally Hit Bottom?
[ "Following several years of decline, home prices are beginning to rebound in many regions of the country. Recent reports show fewer foreclosures in several of the hardest hit states. Many analysts believe it's safe to finally use the word \"recovery.\"" ]
[ "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 ...
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The Root: Battle Hymn Of The... Lioness Mom?
[ "Linda Villarosa is the director of the journalism program at the City College of New York and is contributing to a documentary about HIV/AIDS in black America for PBS. Over the past few weeks, Amy Chua, author of the polarizing new parenting memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, has clawed her way to the top of ...
[ "Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?" ]
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Feminism at Boston College
[ "NPR's Tovia Smith reports on radical feminist and theology professor Mary Daly, fighting to keep men out of her feminism classes at Boston College. She has successfully barred men for 25 years, but after a male student threatened a lawsuit, the school said she had to admit men." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Asylum-Seekers Are Being Unlawfully Shut Out During The Pandemic
[ "The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, says more than 60 countries around the world are using COVID-19 as an excuse to skirt international law by closing borders and ports to asylum-seekers. That has contributed to an increase in delayed rescues and unlawful expulsions of refugees to dangerous places. NPR contr...
[ "Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir...
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Edwards Ends Presidential Bid
[ "Sen. John Edwards withdraws from the Democratic presidential race after failing to win any of the 10 state contests on Super Tuesday. The North Carolina senator is now being mentioned as a potential running mate for likely Democratic nominee John Kerry. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Adam Hochberg." ]
[ "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 To Put This 'Delicate'-ly ... Not Le Carre's Best Work
[ "Some novelists interest us because they turn the light of a style we enjoy on whatever subject they take up. Some novelists we enjoy because they have found a great subject and work it well and lovingly. John le Carre seems to belong to the latter group, having found his vein of fiction gold in the world of Cold W...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain" ]
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Is There A #PubRadioVoice That Sounds Like America?
[ "Chenjerai Kumanyika, a professor at Clemson University and aspiring public radio journalist, sparked a challenging conversation with his commentary about the \"whiteness\" of public radio voices. We hosted a Twitter chat about his essay and invited listeners and public radio professionals to share their thoughts u...
[ "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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Up From The Ashes, A Public Library In Sri Lanka Welcomes New Readers
[ "Rising two stories and capped by three domes, the Jaffna Public Library looks a bit like a stately wedding cake. Gleaming white under the Sri Lanka sun, the building's classical lines and beautiful proportions make it one of the architectural standouts of the South Asia region. That it survived at all is a testame...
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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Stimulus Added Up To 2.1M Jobs In 4th Quarter 2009, CBO Says
[ "Last year's economic recovery act \"added between 1.0 million and 2.1 million to the number of workers employed in the United States\" during the fourth quarter of 2009, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. That fits with the numbers President Barack Obama has been citing, as he did last week in Las Vegas wh...
[ "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...
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More Dead In Afghanistan; Obama On MTV; No Christmas At The Palace
[ "Four More Killed In Afghanistan NATO has issued a statement saying four more troops were killed today in Afghanistan, in two separate attacks. Three were killed in a bomb blast in the west of the country, while one more was killed in an insurgent attack in the east. This brings the number of troops killed in the p...
[ "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...
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Paperback Nonfiction Bestsellers For March 18
[ "Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales of trade paperbacks ending March 14. Book descriptions are based in part on publishers' information." ]
[ "Below you can find the complete list of recommended reading for Summer 2008. To print this list, choose the \"Print Page\" icon in the upper righthand corner. Click on the titles to read an excerpt from the book. Recommended Books Recommended by Nancy Pearl(Carry-On Books to Take You Up, Up and Away) The Arrival, ...
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Japan Reportedly Will Leave International Whaling Group To Resume Commercial Hunts
[ "Japan will withdraw from an international organization established to limit whale hunts in an apparent attempt to resume commercial whaling, according to Japanese media outlets. Public broadcaster NHK reports that government officials informed ruling party lawmakers on Thursday. The Asahi Shimbun, citing unnamed s...
[ "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...
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From 'Lost' To HBO's 'Leftovers' Show Creators Embrace The Unknown
[ "Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of HBO's 'The Leftovers,' says he is drawn to \"real-world stories where the supernatural can and often does occur.\" He and author Tom Perrotta discuss the series. Ken Tucker reviews Adele's '25.'" ]
[ "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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How Owls Spin Their Heads Without Tearing Arteries
[ "The human neck is a delicate stem. Torque it a bit too much, and the carotid and vertebral arteries can rip, causing deadly strokes. People have torn their neck arteries riding roller coasters, doing yoga, going to the chiropractor, being rear-ended in the car – even leaning back for a beauty-parlor shampoo. But o...
[ "Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims" ]
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André Previn On Piano Jazz
[ "Conductor, composer, and pianist André Previn has received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards, including honors from the Kennedy Center, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Grammy Awards. Previn achieved an exceptional reputation as a jazz pianist in a series of recordings he made in the 1950s and '60s. On th...
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Top Stories: Ukrainian Leader To Test Truce; Royal Baby News
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukrainian Leader To Visit Embattled Eastern City Of Mariupol. -- Royal Couple Kate And William Expecting Another Baby. And here are more early headlines: Congress Returns, Faces Must-Pass Government Spending Bill. (USA Today) Helicopters Rescue Stranded Calif. Hikers Fr...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements...
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3. Let's Go To The Videotape
[ "NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says despite the attention that certain videotapes have received lately (from the beating of Rodney King to President Clinton's coffees), the audio tape still plays an important role in the our interpretation of history." ]
[ "Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit" ]
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Clinton's And Kaine's Faith Traditions Are Consistent With Political Liberalism
[ "Hillary Clinton retained her Methodist identity even as she moved left politically; she represents the \"social gospel\" wing of Methodism. Her VP choice comes from a comparable Catholic tradition." ]
[ "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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Pianist Joseph Kalichstein
[ "Pianist Joseph Kalichstein (KAL-lik-steyen) plays the Four Piano Pieces, Op. 119, by Johannes Brahms. Recorded in recital at the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado on July 18th. (Aspen Recording Institute)" ]
[ "From a Spivey Hall appearance from the 1995-96 season, Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel (tair-VEL) and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform \"Staendchen\" by Franz Schubert. (Horton Systems Company/ACA Digital)" ]
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