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Doctors Respond To Measles Outbreak In Samoa | [
"A measles outbreak in the Pacific island nation of Samoa has left more than 60 people dead, mostly children. Alan Wright of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team talks about the situation."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Psychiatrist Profile | [
"N-P-R's John McChensey profiles Dr. Sally Johnson, the psychiatrist charged with determining Theodore Kaczynski's competency to stand trial and represent himself against charges that he is the Unabomber. Dr. Johnson's sealed report is due to be submitted to the court today."
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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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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 7, 2013 | [
"Debuting at No. 5, Michael Moss' <em>Salt Sugar Fat</em> analyzes and critiques the processed food industry."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Mormon Church Announces End To 100-Year Relationship With Boy Scouts | [
"On Tuesday, the Mormon Church announced it would end a 100-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. Mormon boys were automatically signed up to be part of the Boy Scouts, and church members made up 20 percent of membership."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Video Pick: Jack-O-Lantern 2.0 | [
"Marc and Chris, the founders of Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, share tips on how to bring your pumpkin to the next level this Halloween. Their pumpkins, which go for between $150 - $400, rarely end up on stoops. You are more likely to find them in Tiffany's ads and in window displays."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Living Near Your Grandmother Has Evolutionary Benefits | [
"Killer whales, Japanese aphids and Homo sapiens — they're among the few organisms whose females live on long past the age of reproduction. Since the name of the evolutionary game is survival and reproduction, the phenomenon begs explanation — why live longer than you can reproduce? In the 1960s, researchers came u... | [
"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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Anc Leadership Future | [
"-- Host Alex Chadwick talks with NPR's Charlayne Hunter-Gault about nominations for the leadership of the African National Congress, following Nelson Mandela's resignation yesterday as leader of the party."
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World Cafe Next: Last Good Tooth | [
"Last Good Tooth shares a hometown — Providence, R.I. — with The Low Anthem, and the two bands have both shown a penchant for experimenting with fiddles and Appalachian music. Led by songwriter Penn Sultan, the son of sculptor Donald Sultan, Last Good Tooth crafts free-wheeling songs, marked by delightful extended ... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of Aug. 4, 2011 | [
"Richard Benson collects hilariously wrong test answers in <em>F in Exams,</em> on the list for a 17th week."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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The Death Penalty's Slow But Seemingly Sure Decline | [
"The death penalty has become a bit like the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland. It may never fade away entirely, but capital punishment is certainly less visible or actively pursued than it used to be. In May, Maryland became the sixth state in as many years to abolish the death penalty. Across the nation as a wh... | [
"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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What Really Drove The Shirley Sherrod Story? | [
"More on the Shirley Sherrod story. She’s the Department of Agriculture employee at the center of a controversy over alleged racism that dominated the political news this week. Here at Tell Me More, we are -- as journalists -- interested in the media aspects of the dust-up. That got us to thinking: Is this ... | [
"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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House Votes To Narrow Crack, Powder Cocaine Penalties | [
"One of the most widely acknowledged inequities in the federal criminal justice system -- much higher sentences for those convicted of possessing crack cocaine compared with a like amount of powder cocaine -- is about to change and for the better. The House passed legislation to narrow the gap between sentences by ... | [
"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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In Defense of (Conceptually Messy) Psychology | [
"In a recent post at The Daily Beast, Will Wilkinson lambasts the field of psychology. His launching point is a recent paper by Nicholas Brown, Alan Sokal (of Sokal Hoax fame) and Harris Friedman that seriously challenges the math behind a much-touted claim in positive psychology: that achieving a 3:1 \"positivity ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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GI Bill Doesn't Cover Costs, Critics Say | [
"More than 60 years ago, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a GI Bill that offered soldiers returning from war educational assistance and unemployment benefits. Journalist Edward Humes discusses the World War II GI Bill and the current Montgomery GI Bill — and how veterans' benefits have changed. Guests: Edward Humes, au... | [
"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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In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health | [
"By the time Kiki Radermacher, a mental health therapist, arrived at a Missoula, Mont., home on an emergency 911 call in late May, the man who lived there and had called for help was backed into a corner and yelling at police officers. The place he was renting was about to be sold. He had called 911 when his fear o... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Fighting Breast Cancer With Humor | [
"Commentator Katherine Russell Rich says she was dismayed to discover that her book, a humorous look at her fight with breast cancer, was stigmatized by the disease."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Enlisting Smartphones In The Campaign For Campus Safety | [
"Technology – and particularly smartphones – could reshape safety efforts on college campuses. At least that's the hope of some developers. Several new apps offer quick ways for college students facing unsafe or uncomfortable situations to reach out to their peers, connect with resources on campus and in their comm... | [
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Maine Wants To Ban People From Buying Soda And Candy With Food Stamps | [
"The state of Maine has asked the federal government to allow the state to ban the purchase of soft drinks and candy with food stamps. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Mary Mayhew, commissioner of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, about why the state is calling for the ban."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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This Puzzle Gets Cracked When Opposites Attract | [
"On-Air Challenge: Every answer consists of two words that are opposites. You are given rhymes for the words, and you give the opposites. Last Week's Challenge from listener Toby Gottfried of Santa Ana, Calif.: Take the trees hemlock, myrtle, oak and pine. Rearrange the letters in their names to get four other tree... | [
"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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A Doctor's Insights Into Gun Violence And Gun Laws Around The World | [
"Why is it that the U.S. is among the top 30 countries in the world with the highest rates of deaths from gun violence? At a rate of 4.43 deaths per 100,000 people, it is four times higher than the rates in war-torn Syria and Yemen. In the aftermath of two mass shootings in less than 24 hours in the United States, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Prosody featuring poet Andrea Hollander Budy | [
"Poet Andrea Hollander Budy talks about her work with Prosody Host Jan Beatty. Andrea Hollander Budy's new book, Woman in the Painting, was published by Autumn House Press, 2006. She is also the author of House Without a Dreamer, which won the Nicholas Roerich Poetry Prize. Originally aired 01/01/08"
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"Fiction and nonfiction releases from David Levithan, Mike Brown and Jessica Harris."
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Prince Died With 'Exceedingly High' Level Of Fentanyl, Report States | [
"Prince had an extremely high level of a powerful synthetic opioid in his body at the time of his death at his home in Minnesota in April 2016, according to a toxicology report obtained by The Associated Press. The confidential toxicology information was reported less than a week after the Carver County Attorney Ma... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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China OKs 38 Trump Trademarks; Critics Say It Violates Emoluments Clause | [
"President Trump is on his way to getting something he has wanted for a long time: dozens of valuable \"Trump\" trademarks in China. China's Trademark Office has now given preliminary approval to 38 new trademarks, covering everything from hotels to golf clubs, insurance and more. After AP reported the news Wednesd... | [
"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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U.S. Pulls Troops From Northern Syria Ahead Of Turkish Operation | [
"In a stunning policy reversal, the U.S. pulls out of northern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish invasion. We unpack what it means for the Kurds, regional stability and U.S. foreign policy. Guests Missy Ryan, reporter covering the Pentagon, military issues and national security for the Washington Post. (@missy_rya... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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G-7 Member Nations Agree To Global Minimum Tax Rate Of 15% | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about G-7 nations agreeing to back a global minimum tax rate on multinational corporations."
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"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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The March On Washington | [
"Host Tavis Smiley interviews Taylor Branch, author of two definitive books on Martin Luther King, Jr., and reflects on the monumental March On Washington."
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Misdiagnosis Leads to Spending Spree | [
"When doctors told John Brandrick he had pancreatic cancer and only had six months to live, the British man went on a lavish spending spree. Later, he found out he had been misdiagnosed. Now, he's almost out of money and considering filing a lawsuit against the hospital. Brandrick talks to Alex Cohen about the mis... | [
"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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Crichton Architects a Conspiracy in 'State of Fear' | [
"In his new novel about a global-warming information conspiracy, Michael Crichton gives us a 600-page \"page-burner\" bolstered by footnotes, charts and graphs. Reviewer Alan Cheuse reviews <EM>State of Fear</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Jacob Weisberg, Chronicling 'The Bush Tragedy' 2) Sean Michael Flynn, 'From Ground Zero to Baghdad'"
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Cleveland Apologizes To Family Of Tamir Rice For $500 Ambulance Bill | [
"Court documents filed by city officials in the case of Tamir Rice included a claim against the 12-year-old's estate for the ambulance which transported the fatally-wounded boy to a hospital."
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Hill Democrats Launch Investigation Of Federal Spending At Trump Businesses | [
"How is Washington spending tax dollars that might benefit President Trump? Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want to count the ways. The committee's 18 minority members sent letters on Tuesday to the 15 cabinet departments and nine independent executive branch agencies, requesting do... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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It's Just A Walk In The Park | [
"On-Air Challenge Every answer is the name of a U.S. national park. You are given an anagram of the name and asked to identify the park. For example, given \"search,\" the answer would be \"arches,\" as in Arches National Park in Utah. Last Week's And This Week's Challenge This was a two-week creative challenge. C... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: Recess Disappointment? | [
"With a whopping 75 percent disapproval rate, is Congress unpopular because it's done so little or because of what it would do if it could? Matt Wuerker wonders if anyone will even notice that lawmakers have left Washington, while Gary McCoy has little hope for progress when they return."
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"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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An Interview with Violinist Rachel Barton Pine | [
"Rachel Barton Pine is known for her intense study of the music at hand — whether it's her beloved Bach, Brahms, Scottish folk-fiddling, or heavy metal — and her passionate efforts to extend the reach of classical music."
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"From the Chestnut Hill Concerts in Madison, Connecticut, we'll hear a performance of the String Trio in B-flat by Franz Schubert featuring violinist Stephanie Chase, violist Marcus Thompson and cellist Ronald Thomas. Recorded on August 8th at First Congregational Church in Madison. (Feder Productions)"
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Report: Google Pays Big Price For Big Building New York | [
"Google is paying $1.9 billion to buy a 2.9-million-square-foot property in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The Journal says the purchase \"is the biggest for a single building in the U.S. this year,\" while also noting that Google -- which occupies about 500,... | [
"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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State Department Says It Will Crack Down On Visas Permitting 'Birth Tourism' | [
"The Trump administration has announced new visa restrictions to a bid to stop pregnant women from coming to the U.S. for purpose of giving birth to new American citizens."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Obama's Former Ethics Czar | [
"Norm Eisen's new book, 'The Last Palace,' is about his years as America's ambassador to the Czech Republic and the spread of illiberalism in Europe — a trend, he says, that's now crossed the Atlantic. He talks about President Trump, the Mueller investigation, and Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Also, film... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Special Section: Visual Journalism | [
"Images associated with NPR content must, individually or collectively, show the events they depict truthfully, honestly and without bias. This requirement applies whether they are taken by NPR journalists or come from other sources. Accuracy The images and graphics we use to help tell our stories assist us in our... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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#NPRreads: 3 New Angles On Stories You Thought You Knew | [
"#NPRreads is a weekly feature on Twitter and on The Two-Way. The premise is simple: Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories. From digital editor Chris Hopkins: Viewed up cl... | [
"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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Woody Allen's <i>Sweet and Lowdown</i> | [
"David D'Arcy reports on writer/director Woody Allen's latest movie, <EM>Sweet and Lowdown</EM>. It's a documentary-style film about a lowdown, but fictional, jazz guitarist. The movie opens across the country tomorrow."
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"Mark Jordan Legan Noah Baumbach's sophomore effort, <em>Margot at the Wedding,</em> a CGI rendition of the classic, <em>Beowulf</em>, and the fantastical <em>Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.</em>"
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The Root: Trying To Find Those Rumored Green Jobs | [
"Cynthia Gordy is The Root's Washington reporter. Proclaiming it \"Innovation Week\" at the White House, President Obama has ramped up his clean-energy agenda recently. From the Monday launch of a program designed to spark entrepreneurship in high-growth industries, to Thursday's tour of labs at Penn State where r... | [
"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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Former Facebook Chief Security Officer On Election Security And Digital Threats | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alex Stamos, director of the Stanford Internet Observatory, about efforts to shore up election security."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Voters Across America Weigh In On The End Of The 2016 Campaign | [
"Voters in Pennsylvania, Texas and South Carolina weigh in on the end of the 2016 presidential campaign."
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He Carried His Mom On His Back For 5 Hours En Route To Medical Care | [
"He carried his 70-year-old mother on his back for five hours. Then he traveled with her by bus for 12 more. She suffered a severe head injury when the earthquake rumbled through her village of Thumi. He was trying to get her to a hospital in the Gorkha district in northern-central Nepal. Like many residents of Nep... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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IBM Will Acquire Open-Source Software Company Red Hat In $34 Billion Deal | [
"In what may be the most significant tech acquisition of the year, IBM says it will acquire open-source software company Red Hat for approximately $34 billion. Under the terms of the deal announced Sunday, IBM will acquire Red Hat for $190 a share — a premium of more than 60 percent over Red Hat's closing price of ... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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The New Pornographers In Concert | [
"With stunning vocals from Neko Case and playfully cerebral narratives from songwriters Dan Bejar and A.C. Newman, the Canadian band New Pornographers is virtually peerless in the world of power-pop and indie-rock. The New Pornographers gave a full concert on NPR.org Oct. 27, webcast live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Weather Hampers U.S. Advance Toward Baghdad | [
"Fierce sandstorms over Baghdad and the surrounding area cause delays for U.S. forces advancing toward Baghdad. The Army's 3rd Infantry Division makes its way within 70 miles of the capital, where it encounters some of the strongest resistance in the six-day campaign. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt."
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Landing That News Coup | [
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Geology, Engineering Contribute to Quake Damage | [
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ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor | [
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"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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Lewis McChord Base Has History Of Troubles | [
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Three-Minute Fiction Update: Judge's Favorites | [
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Nnenna Freelon On Piano Jazz | [
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U.N. Probe of Hariri Killing Extended | [
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GOP Response To Trump's Charlottesville Comments | [
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Ohio Rapist-Killer's Execution Delayed 10 Days By U.S. Judge | [
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Law & Order Series: Part III - DNA and Crime Labs | [
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Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Waiting,' 'Two for the Money,' 'In Her Shoes' | [
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Sanctuary Cities Contentious for GOP | [
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
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Guest DJ: Lord Huron On The Songs That Shaped The Cinematic 'Vide Noir' | [
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Meet The Musical Mendelssohns: Felix And Fanny | [
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Roundtable: Bus Boycott, Death Row Countdown | [
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'Queen's Gambit' Co-Creator Scott Frank | [
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Campaign Finance Reform | [
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Remembering Lance Cpl. Alexander Scott Arredondo | [
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"In 2003, philanthropist Joan Kroc left the largest bequest in public radio history to NPR, marking a transformational moment for the network. To honor her enduring generosity, NPR created the Joan B. Kroc Legacy Society to celebrate enthusiastic supporters who make their mark on the future of public media by estab... | npr | {
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New Rules Turn Up Heat On Florida's Redistricting | [
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Kerry Outlines Plan For Middle East Peace In Farewell Speech; Netanyahu Fires Back | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry outlined a vision for how peace in the Middle East can be achieved in a farewell speech in Washington on Wednesday. The speech comes less than a week after the U.S. abstained from a U.N. Security Council vote condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, angering... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Wants Confederate Flags Banned From Race Tracks | [
"Darrell \"Bubba\" Wallace, the first full-time African-American driver on NASCAR's top circuit in more than 45 years, wasn't always offended by the Confederate flag. But now he wants them banned from all races. The 26-year-old from Alabama said he's been making an effort to educate himself on what the flag signi... | [
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Italy's Marcell Jacobs Is The Surprise Successor Of Usain Bolt | [
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Lee Hamilton Shares Memories From His Public Life | [
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What One Doctor Makes Of President Trump's Coronavirus Treatment | [
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Educators Sentenced In Atlanta Public School Cheating Scandal | [
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From Inside The NSA, A Call For More Whistleblowers | [
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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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London Tense Despite Blair's Speech | [
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New York City's School Chancellor Retires | [
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Bush Press Conference and Campaign Ads | [
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Mississippi Governor Sees Opportunity in Rebuilding | [
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Excerpt: Heroic Measures | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Can Penguins Replace Angry Birds As The Workday's Most Tempting Distraction? | [
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"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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Gabriel Garzón-Montano, 'Crawl' (Live) | [
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When Perfection Just Isn't Enough | [
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Irma Recovery In St. Thomas Expected To Be Slow And Painful | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Activist, To Deliver Democrats' Response To Trump | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Five Alternate Uses For Extraneous USB Drives | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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'24' Returns To Live Another Action-Packed Day | [
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George H.W. Bush's Wartime Experience Shaped His Approach To Politics | [
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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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Farewell, Bo Diddley | [
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British Hostage's Family Awaits Word in Liverpool | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder Of Laquan McDonald | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Ina Jaffe Reports On The Close Congressional Election | [
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Ebenezer Baptist Reopens | [
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Predicting When Turtles Will Hatch Could Help Outer Banks Economy | [
"Every year on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, female sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay the next generation. The turtle digs a hole in the sand with her back flippers, lays her eggs, covers the nest and heads back into the ocean. This summer, researchers report finding a healthy number ... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Japanese Producer Foodman Picks Apart A Digital Feast On 'Clocks' | [
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So-Called 'Hiddleswift' Break-Up Insurance Is Shut Down | [
"China's online marketplace Taobao had been issuing insurance policies to protect against a Taylor Swift-Tom Hiddleston split. Alibaba, which owns Taobao, put an end to the policies."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Facing Financial Misconduct Trial, Ex-Nissan Chief Flees Japan For Lebanon | [
"Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is taking refuge in Lebanon. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to <em>Washington Post</em> Tokyo Bureau Chief Simon Denyer about what has happened since Ghosn's 2018 arrest."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Beijing Awarded The 2022 Winter Olympic Games. -- WikiLeaks Docs Purport To Show The U.S. Spied On Japan's Government. And here are more early headlines: Ex-Cincinnati Campus Officer Freed On Bail After Pleading Not Guilty To Murder. (Reuters) Congress Sends Obama Short... | npr | {
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'Slowing Its Spread': Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious COVID-19 Optimism | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Online Communities Focus on Student Shooting | [
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Mike Hoffman and Iraq Veterans Against the War | [
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"News Headlines: Aug. 31, 2007 We've been following yesterday's KHOU-TV report, detailing the federal government's spying on Coretta Scott King after her husband's assassination in 1968. The Associated Press has picked up the story and includes reaction from prominent civil rights leaders with ties to the King fami... | npr | {
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Scientist Touts Exoskeleton That Could Offer A Chance To Walk Again | [
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Russia's War On Western Food: Detaining Cheese, Crushing Frozen Geese | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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