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Does Congress Have The Power To Hold AG Barr In Contempt? | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Julian Epstein, former House Judiciary Committee Counsel member, about what can be done if Attorney General Barr continues to defy the Committee."
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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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Dick Dale, Surf Guitar Legend, Dead At 81 | [
"Dick Dale, the surf rock pioneer who took reverb to new levels, died on Saturday night. He was 81. The guitarist's health had declined over the past 20 years due to a number of illnesses, including diabetes, kidney disease and rectal cancer. The news was confirmed to NPR by Dusty Watson, a drummer who worked and t... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Tony Predictions: Recapping A Banner Season | [
"Last year, I wrote that the most highly anticipated musical of the 2009-2010 season was Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Back then, the Julie Taymor/Bono/Edge show — which had a reported budget of $40 million — had been postponed for lack of funds. So as the season wrapped, it was still highly anticipated. This seas... | [
"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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A Challenge To The New Congress: Fix Stagnant Wages | [
"One of my favorite arguments — and one I've had in just about every even numbered year since the seventies — is about when to stop talking about politics. A surprising number of people think that since elections are on Tuesday, by Saturday all that can be said has been said, and nothing more should be said. As a p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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GOP Scuttles Most Plans For Convention's First Day | [
"As Hurricane Gustav barrels toward the Gulf Coast, Republicans have suspended all but essential activities planned for the first day of their convention in St. Paul, Minn. Republican Sen. John McCain, who is scheduled to receive his party's presidential nomination later this week, announced Sunday an abrupt change... | [
"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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What Happened In The Second Nuclear Summit | [
"We look at what we learned after the second summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un ended without a deal on denuclearization."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Roundtable: Bush Address, Attack on U.S. Embassy in Syria | [
"Tuesday's topics: the president addresses the nation on Sept. 11, and an attack on the U.S. embassy in Syria leaves three militants and one Syrian guard dead. Guests: E.R. Shipp, professor of journalism at Hofstra University; Laura Washington, <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em> columnist and Roland Martin, executive edito... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Econ 223: Latest In Changing Financial World | [
"NPR's Tovia Smith last week introduced us to Anne Witte, an economics professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Witte co-teaches Econ 223, which is a primer on among other things: credit cards, health insurance and 401 (k) plans. Witte talks with Renee Montagne about the importance of the class."
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Jailed Egyptian Journalist Out On Bail Fears For Freedom Of Expression | [
"Kelly McEvers talks with Baher Mohamed, an Egyptian journalist for Al Jazeera English. Mohamed was imprisoned for alleged assistance to the banned Muslim Brotherhood. His trial is ongoing, though he is now out on bail. He talks about his concerns about freedom of expression in Egypt because several other journalis... | [
"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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Big Retailers May Face an 'Ugly' Future | [
"Retailers will show a modest increase in holiday sales over 2003, predicts analyst Howard Davidowitz. But he says this year's purchases are heavy on luxury items, and stores appealing to the masses are less well off. Meanwhile, rising interest rates and consumer debt make for an \"ugly\" future. Hear Davidowitz an... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Houston Voters Elect Openly-Gay Mayor | [
"Over the weekend in Houston, Annise Parker was elected as the city's first openly gay mayor. The race was a run off between two Democratic candidates. Parker began her political career as a gay activist before serving on Houston's City Council. Parker calls it \"a historic election\" for her community."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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E.S.T. at the North Sea Jazz Festival | [
"Esbjorn Svensson — the leader, composer, and pianist of Swedish trio E.S.T. — died in a scuba-diving accident near Stockholm on June 16, 2008. He was 44. Svensson is survived by his wife and two children. Svensson pushed the boundaries of jazz with his trio by incorporating elements of funk, classical, and electro... | [
"Highlighs from The Bad Plus and Gomez live. With host Bob Boilen."
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Getting Real About Race: A Discussion In Cleveland | [
"Julia Shearson of CAIR, former Ohio state senator Nina Turner, Akron Honey Company CEO Wesley Bright, and Brad Whitehead of the Fund for Our Economic Future discuss race relations in Cleveland, Ohio."
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"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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A Filmmaker's 'Quest' For A Quiet Family Portrait Is Pierced By Unforeseen Trauma | [
"Jonathan Olshefski spent 10 years filming Christopher Rainey and his family, who run a recording studio in a working-class African-American section of North Philadelphia. Then their daughter was shot."
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Men's Style: Will Skinny Bodies Follow Skinny Jeans? | [
"Skinny jeans are in for men --and the bodies that fit into them may be the next big thing. A UK-based mannequin maker will soon roll out a new collection of mannequins with a 27-inch waist and a physique that has been described as having a \"starved\" look. Guest host Allison Keyes talks with GQ Style Editor Adam ... | [
"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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America's Gun Violence Problem Is Making Police Reform Harder | [
"Mother’s Day weekend was especially bloody with shootings at a birthday party in Colorado Springs, in Times Square, Chicago, Phoenix and Baltimore. When the pandemic began last year, gun sales soared and gun violence spiked. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Patrick Sharkey, professor of soci... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Doctors Seek Compromise On Female Genital Cutting | [
"In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says a \"ritual nick\" to the genitals of newborn females might \"save some girls from undergoing disfiguring and life-threatening procedures in their native countries.\" Law Professor Dena Davis explains the policy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Apple Sold 37 Million iPhones Last Quarter, 7 Million More Than Expected | [
"Apple's just-released financial results for the quarter ended Dec. 31 have some eye-popping numbers: -- \"Record quarterly net profit of $13.1 billion,\" double the $6 billion of the same quarter a year earlier. -- 37.04 million iPhones sold; 7 million more than analysts expected, according to CNET News. The compa... | [
"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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Tenn. Lawmakers Debate Amazon's Sales Tax Breaks | [
"Amazon.com is trying to find a state that will allow it to build distribution centers without making it collect sales tax from customers in that state. The online giant already pulled out of deals in Texas and South Carolina after lawmakers tried to force sales tax collections. Amazon has several distribution cent... | [
"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 Phoenix, McCain Touts Health Care For Vets | [
"Republican presidential hopeful John McCain spoke before the American Legion national convention Tuesday in Phoenix. It was a friendly audience for the one-time prisoner of war in Vietnam. McCain attacked Barack Obama's foreign policy, and vowed to protect and improve health care for veterans."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Chicago Catholics Remember the Pope | [
"We hear from a Polish-American in Chicago who attended a special mass for the pope at St. Hyacinth, a Polish parish in the northwest Chicago neighborhood of Avondale. Three thousand people attended the mass."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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New York Tries New Kind of Street for Bikes | [
"It's only seven blocks long, and it's hardly the first one in the world, but for people who bike in New York City, the new separated cycling lane on 9th Avenue is a miracle. The idea is to swap the lane for parking with the lane for cycling, so that the parked cars act as a buffer for people pedaling by. Seeing as... | [
"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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Linguist Noam Chomsky Barred From Occupied West Bank | [
"One of the world's leading intellectuals -- linguist, philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky -- has been barred from entering the Occupied West Bank by Israel's immigration authorities, NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports from Jerusalem. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor was sched... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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News Brief: Political Dirt, Census Question, Uganda's Ebola Case | [
"President Trump says he might accept dirt on a political rival if offered from another country. Plaintiffs ask Supreme Court to delay ruling on census citizenship question. Ebola spreads to Uganda."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Suspects Must Invoke Miranda Right To Stay Silent | [
"The Supreme Court has given police greater latitude in questioning suspects, cutting back yet again on the famous Miranda decision. By a 5-to-4 vote, the court ruled that a properly warned suspect, who remains largely silent for hours of questioning, has not invoked his right to remain silent -- and that even a on... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Ivory Coast: More Ethnic Murders | [
"UN investigators have found more than 100 bodies in Ivory Coast. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton tells NPR Newscasts some of the victims were burned alive and other people were flung down wells. The UN believes the murderers are mercenaries from Liberia, just across the Ivorian border. It's not clear if they suppo... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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The Sixth Republican Debate In 100 Words (And 4 Videos) | [
"The sixth Republican debate began harmoniously. Every candidate on stage agreed on one thing: Obama is a terrible president. Then Ted Cruz's citizenship issue came up and the gloves were off. Cruz was attacked much of the night, but never backed down. After explaining the Constitution to Donald Trump, the former s... | [
"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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Frank Gifford's 'Glory Game' | [
"Pro football used to be a second-tier sport -- not as popular as baseball, nor as glamorous as horse racing. They played their games in baseball stadiums that were imperfectly and sometimes absurdly aligned for football. The locker rooms were cold and grimy. Halfbacks and tackles made about as much as electricians... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Sir Archie,\" \"The Biggest Loser\" and \"Westeros Blend.\""
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The Difficulty Of Basing U.S. Missiles In Asia | [
"On his first trip to Asia, Defense Secretary Mark Esper advocated basing U.S. medium-range missiles on the ground in Asia. Finding a country that's willing to host them could be a tall order."
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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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Listener Q&A: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On Variants, Boosters And Vax Mandates | [
"More than half of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated, and case rates are at their lowest point since the pandemic began. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the future of the pandemic. Questions about variants, vaccine booster shots and the idea of vaccine mandates in schools or publicly-fu... | [
"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... | npr | {
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A Charming Road Trip To The Past In 'Walt Before Skeezix' | [
"Gosh all fishhooks! Fire up your flivvers and tea-carts, birds, because Drawn & Quarterly is at it again. The publisher continues its release of Gasoline Alley comics compilations with Walt Before Skeezix, a collection of some of creator Frank King's very first strips. Gasoline Alley later became known for its lon... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Did The NAACP Learn Anything From Meeting With The KKK? | [
"\"I think all my first dates were probably less awkward than this,\" says Jeremy Fugleberg, referring to the NAACP's meeting on Saturday night with the Ku Klux Klan in a hotel conference room in Casper, Wyo. Fugleberg is assistant managing editor for news at the Casper Star-Tribune and reported on the gathering. T... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Secondhand Time | [
"SNATCHES OF STREET NOISE AND KITCHEN CONVERSATIONS (1991–2001) ON IVANUSHKA THE FOOL AND THE MAGIC GOLDFISH --What have I learned? I learned that the heroes of one era aren't likely to be the heroes of the next. Except Ivanushka the Fool. And Emelya. The beloved heroes of Russian folklore. Our stories are all abo... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Mattel Introduces New Diverse Ken Dolls; Hopes To Reverse Sales Slump | [
"Barbie's one-time blue-eyed boyfriend is getting a makeover. Toymaker Mattel is giving its Ken doll a variety of new looks in hopes the makeovers will move the toys into the modern era. On Tuesday, the company rolled out 15 new Ken dolls with three body types: \"slim, broad and original.\" They have seven skin ton... | [
"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 We Are': Fresh, Grade A Horror, (Re)Made In America | [
"The best advice for those looking to remake foreign horror movie hits? Don't. At best, the results tend to be well-made but redundant copies (The Ring, Let Me In). At worst, the misbegotten rehashes that result miss capturing the originals' frights so completely that they nearly take their inspirations down with t... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan | [
"Could you teach computer class without a computer? For Owura Kwadwo Hottish, 33, an information and communications technology teacher in Ghana, it's his only option. At the middle school where he works, there are no computers. So using colored chalk, he painstakingly draws a version of the computer screen onto the... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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State Department's Inspector General Probes The U.S. Ambassador To Britain | [
"The U.S. ambassador to the U.K. allegedly made sexist and racist remarks. He also told colleagues President Trump asked him to help get the British Open golf tournament at one of Trump's resorts."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Australian Toddler Beats Machine At Its Own Game | [
"Noah Jeffrey, 3, climbed up the chute at the top of the claw grab game, and into the case of stuffed animals and candy. The <em>Herald Sun</em> reports while he sucked on lollipops, he also handed them to children gathered outside. The boy was coaxed out the same way he went in — lured by the promise of a toy."
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Pesca Checks In: A Unified Theory of the Democrats | [
"NPR's Mike Pesca -- we love saying that -- sends this calculation from Super Tuesday. Pesca writes:I added up the vote totals for all states that had primaries last night (rounded off to the nearest thousand). Hillary 7,270,000 = 50.8%Barack 7,027,000 = 49.2% HOWEVER, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota and... | [
"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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Farm Free Or Die! Maine Towns Rebel Against Food Rules | [
"New Englanders have never been shy about revolting against what they see as unfair food regulations. Remember that whole Boston Tea Party thing? So perhaps it's not so surprising that in Maine, towns have been staging another revolution: They've declared independence from state and federal regulations on locally p... | [
"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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5 Killed In Church Shooting In Russia's Dagestan | [
"Five women were killed Sunday when a gunman opened fire at a Russian Orthodox church in the restive Northern Caucasus region of Dagestan. Russian news sources quoted a priest from the church in Kizlyar in western Dagestan as saying the attacker, described as a local man in his 20s, began firing on churchgoers as t... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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North Korea-Russia Summit Intended To Send A Signal To U.S. | [
"North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls the two-hour summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin \"meaningful.\" But they did not appear to make progress on the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Self-Driving Cars Hit The Streets, Sort Of | [
"Tens of thousands of cars that drive themselves are about to hit the streets. Sort of. Last year, the electric carmaker Tesla started putting cameras and sensors into its Model S vehicles — making it possible, one day, for the devices to become the driver's eyes, ears and even hands. And today is the day. The way ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Sen. Dick Durbin Explains How Democrats Move Forward After Trump's Speech | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, about the president's address to Congress and the future of the Affordable Care Act."
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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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'Washington Post' Columnist Literally Eats His Words In Trump Columns | [
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"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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2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Nominees And Winners | [
"The complete list of nominees and winners of the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, presented on March 14, 2021, is below. The 2021 Grammy Awards will be handed out across a pair of mostly-remote, socially distanced ceremonies that were postponed from their scheduled date of Jan. 31 due to concerns about the spread of the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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What Workers Gave Chrysler | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Washington Law Targeting Domestic Abusers Yields Report Of 71 Attempted Gun Buys | [
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"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... | npr | {
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'The Nutcracker' With An Alaskan Twist | [
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Pharoahe Monch, Styles P Call Fight For Equality 'Same S***, Different Toilet' | [
"The fight for equality isn't anything new; Black Americans have sought proper treatment for centuries. That's the heart of \"Same S***, Different Toilet,\" and it doesn't take long to arrive there. \"When will the struggle end,\" Pharoahe Monch sings at the onset. \"Square one, we're back again.\" With protests un... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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People Knowingly Donated $100,000 To Dig A Big, Pointless Hole In The Ground | [
"When you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. Cards Against Humanity, the maker of the game of the same name, announced last week it would be celebrating Black Friday by digging a giant, pointless hole in the ground. The company named it the Holiday Hole, and said it would dig the hole for as lo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside... | npr | {
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Olympic Torch Gets Patriotic Reception in Hong Kong | [
"The Olympic torch is paraded without disruption through the streets of Hong Kong on Friday. This is the first time the torch has reached Chinese soil. It was greeted by crowds of flag-waving residents, shouting insults at pro-Tibet and human rights protesters. Some of them were forced to seek refuge in police vans... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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Film Director Rob Marshall | [
"He directed and choreographed the new film adaptation of <EM>Chicago</EM>. It stars Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Queen Latifah. Previously, Marshall won an Emmy for Best Choreography for his work on the movie-musical <EM>Annie</EM>. He also directed and choreographed the acclaimed reviva... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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A Vet's Suicide Pushes The VA To Do Better | [
"Your kid can grow up, even join the Army and go to war, and you'll still do dad things when he comes back. David Toombs would make his son lunch. \"I always made him extra, just in case he got hungry or he wanted a snack or he was running low on money. So I made his lunch like a typical dad,\" says Toombs. Toombs ... | [
"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 a Tiny Beetle Could Decimate Yellowstone | [
"For centuries, the mountain peaks in and around Yellowstone National Park were a healthy, frigid environment for the whitebark pine tree. But as global warming snakes its way into higher altitudes, a less-welcome resident in taking up space in this fragile ecosystem: the mountain pine beetle. The last few decades ... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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'Love Sucks': Tunes for Your Anti-Valentine's Day | [
"For Valentine's Day, music critic John Brady offers up a collection of the best anti-love songs, featured in a new compilation by Rhino Records called <em>Love Sucks</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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'Deport Them': Arpaio Departs From Trump On DACA Recipients | [
"Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff from Arizona, announced this week that he will run for the U.S. Senate to help advance President Trump's agenda. But he is breaking from the president on the future of people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. \"Deport them,\" Arpaio told NPR Morning Ed... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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U.N. Team Looking At Attacks Assad Blamed On Rebels | [
"After the Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack near Damascus that reportedly killed more than 1,000 people and has been blamed on Bashar Assad's regime, the Syrian president's ambassador to the U.N. claimed that opposition forces had used such weapons at least three times in the days immediately after. As Russia's RT.c... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Do Androids Dream Of Industrial Beats? Watch Odonis Odonis' 'Needs' Video | [
"Odonis Odonis' industrial music clangs and bangs, capturing the nightmare of an increasingly cold world where technology severs us from humanity, leaving us awash in narcissistic nihilism. Bringing to mind the work of fellow retro-synth artists Perturbator and S U R V I V E, these are the themes of Post Plague, bu... | [
"NPR's Sami Yenigun and Otis Hart are back to talk beats, loops, drops and more with Bob Boilen. The latest Electronic Edition of All Songs Considered includes cuts from the new Grimes album, a surprise EP from Burial, a Burnt Friedman remix of South African dance music and premieres from Claude Von Stroke, Nina Kr... | npr | {
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Letters: Chinese History, Todd Akin, Phyllis Diller | [
"Audie Cornish and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about Chinese history, Representative Todd Akin, and Phyllis Diller."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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A Major Oscar Dust-Up Over A Song From A Minor Movie | [
"The song \"Alone Yet Not Alone\" had been nominated for Best Original Song at this year's Oscars. Not anymore. Scott Feinberg of <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em> explains why."
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"Stories: 1) Marisa Tomei: From 'Cousin Vinny' To 'Cyrus' 2) A Saga In The Ozarks, Suited For The Screen"
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New Play Tells Little-Known Story Of 1st Chinese Woman To Set Foot In U.S. | [
"In 1834, 14-year-old Afong Moy was brought to New York City by traders, who displayed her in a museum. She was the first Chinese woman to set foot in the United States. Moy’s little-known story is told in playwright Lloyd Suh‘s new play “The Chinese Lady,” which debuted at the Barrington St... | [
"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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Black Caucus Calls for Meeting with Alito | [
"The Congressional Black Caucus has asked to meet with Supreme Court Nominee Samuel Alito, but Alito has not responded to the request. Ed Gordon talks to White House spokeswoman Dana Perino about the request."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Episode 490: The Real Economy Of Fantasy Sports | [
"Last year, Americans paid $1.7 billion to play in fantasy sports leagues. Billion! On today's show, we find real businesses sprouting up to profit from the fantasy sports economy. One guy sells insurance that pays off if a (real) player on your (fantasy) team gets hurt; another settles disputes that pop up in fant... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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A Letter From Ted Kennedy | [
"The text of the letter from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy referenced by President Obama in Wednesday's address to a Joint Session of Congress. May 12, 2009 Dear Mr. President, I wanted to write a few final words to you to express my gratitude for your repeated personal kindnesses to me — and one last time, to salute your... | [
"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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Foot-and-Mouth: A History | [
"NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on a 1946 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Mexico. Families traveled south from the U.S. to help stop the epidemic. Now in their 70's and 80's, they still get together each year to remember the work that took them to some of the most remote places in Mexico."
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"Stories: 1) MRSA: The Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' That Won't Die 2) At Pepper's Hideout, A South Side Party To Remember"
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Honey Almond Semifreddo With Honeyed Apples | [
"Semifreddos are Italian desserts, a sort of frozen mousse that gives the luscious creamy lightness of ice cream without requiring an ice cream maker. In this version, the semifreddo is flavored with ground toasted almonds and sweetened with honey, then served with a puddle of apples cooked in a honey sauce. Make... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Stained-Glass Ceiling for Women in Catholic Church | [
"While some Catholics are calling for women to be ordained as priests, several women already hold significant roles within the administration of the church. We look at the role of women in the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church."
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"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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TV Host Jerry Springer Eyes Run for Senate | [
"TV talk show host Jerry Springer considers running for the U.S. Senate from Ohio against incumbent Republican George Voinovich. Springer is known for hosting an outrageous show that features the more bizarre aspects of human relationships. State Democrats fear Springer's candidacy would discredit the party. Vincen... | [
"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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TAPS Program Helps Families Of The Fallen | [
"NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Erin Yaggy and August Cabrera about a mentoring program that helps military families coping with the loss of a loved one."
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Hear a song on the radio, remember it with your mobile phone | [
"Q/A with Julio Ojeda-Zapata of the St Paul Pioneer Press about Nabbit, a new service that allows users to \"tag\" songs they hear on the radio with their cell phones, then visit a Web site that stores their tagged songs."
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Bush Holds 'Non-Decisional' Meeting with Council | [
"President Bush meets Thursday with the National Security Council at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Don Gonyea talks with Madeleine Brand about the president's agenda."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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GOP Reagan Library Debate: What To Expect | [
"The Republican presidential debate from the Ronald Reagan library in Southern California will be voters' first chance to see the current frontrunner for the GOP nomination, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, on the same stage with Mitt Romney, the previous pack leader. Yes, there will be other candidates on the stage, all of ... | [
"We've been helping our friends at It's All Politics on the big story of the morning, which, as you've no doubt heard, is that after a nail-biter of a night, Mitt Romney took the Iowa primary by eight votes. Rick Santorum pulled a surprising turn around to end up second. Here's some of the territory we've covered o... | npr | {
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A New Year, But The Same Issues In Congress | [
"It’s a new year, and the Senate is back to work. The Senate closed 2013 by passing a budget that discontinued unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed. It begins 2014 by taking up a bill that would provide an extension of the benefits. The House returns to work tomorrow, and it will be taking up a ... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Gore's 'We' Campaign to Fight Climate Change | [
"Former vice president Al Gore's non-profit organization on Monday launches the \"We\" campaign, a $300-million effort to push policymakers to adopt tough legislation to combat climate change."
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Santigold: Playing Around With A Top 40 Sound | [
"For the last decade, Santi White has worn many hats in the music industry: talent scout, songwriter for hire, producer. But ever since the release of her debut album four years ago, the singer known as Santigold has enjoyed the spotlight as an artist. White says her time spent in other areas of the music industry ... | [
"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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Investigators Are Tight Lipped About Boston Probe | [
"Investigators are working to determine who is responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon. At least three people were killed. Sources told NPR it could take some time before officials can definitively say who was behind this."
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Mega Merger Combines Ad Companies Publicis, Omnicom | [
"France's Publicis and U.S.-based Omnicom announced Sunday night that they're joining forces. Together, they'll be the largest advertising holding company in the world."
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Hanging With 'Geeks,' Going to the 'Dog' | [
"Mike White is the Hollywood screenwriter behind hit films including The School of Rock, The Good Girl and Chuck & Buck. His film Year of the Dog, a \"not very funny\" comedy about a woman grieving for her lost pet, is due out on DVD Aug. 28; it stars Peter Sarsgaard and Saturday Night Live veteran Molly Shannon. ... | [
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Tornadoes Destroy Nebraska Town | [
"A string of tornadoes touched down in Hallam, Neb., over the weekend, killing at least one person and damaging or destroying every home in the town of about 300 people. The entire town has been temporarily sealed off and evacuated. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Mark Andersen of the <EM>Lincoln Journal Star</EM>."
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Boston's Art Museums Offer Free Admission To Provide A 'Place Of Respite' | [
"UPDATE, 4:08 p.m.: In addition to the institutions mentioned below, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has announced that admission will be free on Wednesday, April 17. At least two art museums in Boston, the Museum Of Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art, have announced that admission on Tuesday will... | [
"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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Germany's Angela Merkel, 62, Will Seek A Fourth Term In 2017 | [
"The chancellor announced on Sunday she'll seek another term. \"This election will be even more difficult than those we have had before as we are facing a strong polarization,\" she says."
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Spokesperson For Iranian President Rouhani On Relations With U.S. | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly sits down with Ali Rabiei, a spokesman and adviser to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in Tehran."
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Still In The Middle Class, But Standing On A Banana Peel | [
"Most U.S. workers fit snugly into the middle class, but they worry a lot about falling out of it, according to a poll released Thursday. After years of watching home prices slide and job creation stall, 6 in 10 Americans say they fear tumbling from the middle class in the next few years, the Allstate-National Jour... | [
"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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Writer Bharati Mukherjee | [
"Writer Bharati Mukherjee's new novel is Desirable Daughters (Theia Press). Mukherjee is an Indian-born writer who emigrated to the U.S. as an adult. Her new novel is about a traditional Brahmin family transformed by contemporary culture. Mukherjee is the author of five novels, two nonfiction books and two collecti... | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with student filmmaker Sushma Khadepaun about her narrative short <em>Anita</em>."
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Anna Russell, Heroine of Opera Spoof, Dies | [
"Comedienne Anna Russell died last week at the age of 94. Formally trained in opera and composition, she realized she didn't have the voice to make a career of opera. So instead, she made fun of it. Her stage shows were huge draws in the '60s and '70s."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Historian TAYLOR BRANCH | [
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Does The | [
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The Nation's Oldest Male Criminals | [
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The Declaration Of Independence Brings Mixed Feelings For Native Americans | [
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Prime Minister's 'Loose Cannon' Style Divides Greece | [
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Cyril Neville On Mountain Stage | [
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How U.S. Spies Tried And Failed To Retrieve Stolen Cyberweapons | [
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Meet The 74-Year-Old Queen Of Bangkok Street Food Who Netted A Michelin Star | [
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