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Iraq Experiments with Direct Voting | [
"The U.S.-led occupation authority organizes a series of municipal elections in one of Iraq's southern provinces. Town councils are being selected in 16 localities in the province in the largest attempt at direction elections in the country since the U.S. invasion. NPR's Ivan Watson reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Kansas City Voters Approve New Airport By A Landslide | [
"Kansas City’s aging airport will be replaced with a new billion-dollar terminal after voter’s approved the plan in Tuesday’s election. Fans of the airport say it’s one of the most convenient in the country, but Kansas City International haters say the crowded gate areas were so unfriendly t... | [
"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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2nd Russian Olympian Fails A Doping Test At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics | [
"A second Russian athlete has failed a doping test at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Nadezhda Sergeeva, a bobsled athlete, failed a drug test for a banned heart drug, the Russian Bobsled Federation announced on Friday. Sergeeva failed a test on Feb. 18, the federation said on its Facebook page. It adds, \"A few d... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Russian Troops Near Ukraine Ordered Back To Their Bases | [
"Vladimir Putin orders tens of thousands of troops in military exercises near Ukraine to pull back. Thousands of Russian servicemen control border crossings and block military bases inside Crimea."
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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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Workers Face a Cold World After Carrier | [
"Once upon a time, if you were lucky enough to get a job with Carrier in Syracuse, N.Y., you had it good. But two-and-a-half years ago, Carrier shut down the plant and sent about 1,000 jobs to Asia. Many who lost their jobs are still struggling to cope."
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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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GPS Use on the Rise in Company Cars | [
"A growing number of business are installing global position systems technology, or GPS, into company cars and trucks. Employers say the devices help them devise more efficient driving routes. But some unions say the devices give employers too much oversight over workers. Laura Sydell reports."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Reservists' Families Protest Extended Deployment | [
"Bush administration officials say if multinational forces are not promised soon to serve in Iraq, the Pentagon may have to call up thousands of fresh National Guard and Reserve troops. Meanwhile, families of reservists are launching online petition drives and other grassroots efforts to bring their loved ones home... | [
"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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Woman Accuses Biden Of Unwanted Touching; He Didn't Intend To Be Inappropriate | [
"Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday responded to allegations that he acted inappropriately when he kissed the back of a former Nevada Democratic assemblywoman's head at a campaign event in 2014, saying his behavior has been affectionate but never unseemly. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith... | [
"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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Portugal Basks In Post-Bailout Economic Revival | [
"Just six years after Portugal's 2011 financial bailout sparked protests and sent the country's young people abroad in search of work, the country is experiencing an economic revival. Mario Mouraz was one of those who left Portugal looking for work. Now, after three years abroad, he's back, selling his own software... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Policast for January 16, 2008 | [
"The latest on the 35W bridge investigation; state economist says Minnesota is in a recession"
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Gimme An "R"! Gimme A "B"! Gimme Roy Blount, Jr.! | [
"Today we have a special treat for all you logophiles* out there. Author and humorist Roy Blount, Jr., joins us to talk about his new book titled (and this one's a whopper), Alphabet Juice: The Energies, Gists, and Spirits of Letters, Words, and Combinations Thereof; Their Roots, Bones, Innards, Piths, Pips, and Se... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Geithner: China's Yuan Changes Are Very Promising | [
"U.S. companies and the U.S. government have long complained that China purposely undervalues its currency to maximize its exports. But on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner offered some praise to China for making its currency more responsive to market forces."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Small Store Struggle | [
"New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman reports on the struggle of small country stores to survive against large nationwide grocery chains."
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"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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How the internet is changing the way we think about reputations | [
"This is a rebroadcast of our conversation with DANIEL SOLOVE author of the new book The Future of Reputation: Gossip, Rumor, and Privacy in the Information Age. It's a cautionary tale of how the web has blurred the lines between written and spoken gossip and the impact this is having on how people view us. He is a... | [
"Forum takes a look at the history of how we anticipate and think about the future."
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Cuban Deportations And What They Mean For Florida | [
"Miami-based immigration lawyer Rebeca Sánchez-Roig talks with NPRs Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the recent increase in Cuban repatriations."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Weiner Says He Won't Leave New York Mayor's Race | [
"New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner acknowledged Tuesday that being forced to resign from Congress didn't stop him from continuing to send sexually explicit photos and messages to women online. But that doesn't mean he's quitting the mayor's race."
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Technology Could Favor Investigators In Boston Attack | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Bryan Cunningham, an information security and privacy lawyer, about how a typical terrorism investigation unfolds. Cunningham was a prosecutor in the Clinton administration, worked in the FBI, and investigated Sept. 11."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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I Don't Want to Get Over You | [
"Oddly, the first song I ever loved by the Magnetic Fields wasn't their song at all. It was a cover of Superchunk's \"100,000 Fireflies,\"I heard sung by another band. It was Superchunk's cover of the Magnetic Fields' \"100,000 Fireflies,\"* and it was one of the theme songs for one of my best friends and I, the su... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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TV Networks Unveil Fall Lineup At Summer Press Tour | [
"Broadcast and cable networks unveiled their fall lineup to television critics. NPR looks ahead at the good, the bad and the ugly for the upcoming TV season, and how the business is changing."
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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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We've Got A New Horror Genre To Add To Your Halloween Movie Binge: Brains! | [
"Halloween movies usually revolve around monsters and vampires. But this year, author and critic Colin Fleming introduces NPR's Rachel Martin to an old horror genre, movies about demonic brains."
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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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Gabriela Garcia's 'Of Women And Salt' Connects Two Mother-Daughter Stories | [
"NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Gabriela Garcia about her debut novel, <em>Of Women and Salt</em>, which tells the story of generations of women from Cuban and Salvadoran families."
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Doctors See The Frontline Of Juarez Drug Violence | [
"Health care workers in Juarez, Mexico are often placed in the middle of drug-related violence, treating everyone from bystanders to those involved in the drug war that has seen thousands killed and a countless number injured. Host Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Arturo Valenzuela Zorrilla, a surgeon at Juarez genera... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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To Understand A Russian Fireball, Physicists Turn To YouTube | [
"Nine months ago a 12,000-ton meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk, a Russian city with 1.1 million residents. Hundreds of personal videos captured the fireball's flight — and that means you can watch the spectacle from almost any vantage point on YouTube. Now, in large part by poring over these videos, physicists have... | [
"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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What Can You Make With $80 And A Hot Glue Gun? | [
"Here's a puzzle: You're a not particularly well-known rapper with a couple of albums under your belt, trying to introduce yourself to a wider audience. You've got a song with a harp sample and lyrics with a wide range of references that include Afrika Bambaataa, Cash Money Records, Rammellzee, Burt Bacharach, the ... | [
"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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Iran Makes Counteroffer On Nuclear Deal | [
"The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency is reviewing Iran's response to a proposal that was designed to ease Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear program. But it appears that Iran's answer is not what the U.S. and other major powers were hoping for. The International Atomic Energy Agency issued a stateme... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
"A little political intrigue for the end of the week, as a newspaper report suggests California¿s most recognizable conservative lawmaker may be considering a run for Congress from Sacramento.\nWashington, D.C. based Roll Call reports today that state Sen. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) may run for the U.S. House... | [
"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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President Obama To Donald Trump: 'Stop Whining' | [
"President Obama had some harsh words for Donald Trump's charges that the presidential election is going to be rigged — \"Stop whining.\" With the GOP nominee trailing Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the polls, Trump has turned to claiming that if he loses, the election is rigged. Both Democrats and Republica... | [
"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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1. Billboard + Molpus | [
"NPR'S DAVD MOLPUS PROFILES THREE POWERFUL MOTHERS AND THEIR DAUGHTERS AND TALKS TO THEM ABOUT THEIR CAREERS AND VARIED DEFINITIONS OF SUCCESS."
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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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Profile: Coalition for a Democratic Workplace | [
"The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace is an ad-hoc alliance of industry groups opposed to federal legislation that would make it easier for workers to unionize. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill, called the Employee Free Choice Act, but it died in the Senate last year, as the coalition launched ... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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AOL Expands Online Ticket Business | [
"America Online is expanding its ticket-sales business. It will provide a place for people who are buying and selling sports and concert tickets to meet and do business. The tickets can be sold for more than face value. But some in the entertainment industry consider AOL's move to be online scalping."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Seeking A Kinder, Gentler Image For Israel | [
"Israel submitted its formal response last month to a U.N.-commissioned probe that accused both Israel and Hamas of war crimes during last winter's war in the Gaza Strip. Israel defended its conduct and pledged to fully investigate the U.N. allegations, but stopped short of a U.N. demand to appoint an independent c... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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GOP Mulls Ethics Rules Change | [
"Republican leaders in Congress are discussing an ethics rules change that they say would make the process fairer, though critics say the changes would water down the committee's work. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Russian Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Bolsheviks | [
"Russia's Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling banning the National Bolshevik Party. We look at what the decision means for the Bolsheviks -- and Russian politics as a whole. Guest: Peter Finn, Moscow correspondent for the Washington Post NEAL CONAN, host: The world `Bolsheviks' conjures images o... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Changing Food Industry Means Less for Charitable Pantries | [
"A more efficient food industry -- producing fewer dented cans with missing labels -- signals bad news for community pantries. Food banks find it harder to fill their pantry shelves. Hillary Wicai reports from member station KWMU."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Author Of 'Forrest Gump,' Winston Groom, Dies At 77 | [
"American novelist Winston Groom died this week at age 77. He wrote the book <em>Forrest Gump</em>, which became an Oscar-winning film and cultural sensation."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Americans Warned Not To Travel To Pakistan. -- Powerball Jackpot Winners Include 16 N.J. County Workers. -- Obama Set For News Conference Friday Afternoon. -- Book News: Barbara Mertz, Mystery Novelist Of Many Names, Dies. Other news: -- \"Heavy Rains Unleash Deadly Midwest Fl... | npr | {
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'Half Nelson,' a Twist on the Student-Teacher Theme | [
"Half Nelson, from the Brooklyn filmmaking team of Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, was a big hit at this year's Sundance Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art's New Directors film series. Now in a few cities, and opening wider over the next two weeks, it's a different kind of inspirational student-teacher movie -- ... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Best of 2007: Pop and Jazz | [
"Santa isn't the only one checking his list. The California Report's pop and jazz critics, Steve Hochman and Andrew Gilbert, have narrowed down their favorite releases from this year. They share their top hits with us — and each other."
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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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R. Crumb, Habib Koite, Warsaw Village Band | [
"A Billie Holiday tribute from James Carter; Malian story-song guitarist Habib Koite; Scottish folk electronica from Martyn Bennett; Canadian fiddle player April Verch; and Polish folk from the Warsaw Village Band. Featured Artist: R. Crumb's rare 78 rpm records. Download this show in the All Songs Considered podca... | [
"Considering Doris Day, Radiant Baby, Black and White Airmen, Tear It All Down, Shades of the Past, Tiger Lily Press Exhibition"
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Sunday Puzzle: Pardon My French | [
"On-air challenge: I've brought a game of categories based on the word MAROC — the French way to say Morocco. For each category, name something in it starting with each of the letters M-A-R-O-C. For example, if the category were \"Two-Syllable Girls' Names,\" you might say Mary, Amy, Rachel, Opal, and Carly. Here a... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Carpenter Discusses Unrest In Libya | [
"Host Melissa Block speaks with J. Scott Carpenter — former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs — about the unrest in Libya and how the uprisings in the Middle East could continue to spread across the region — and well beyond."
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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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Escaping Forced Prostitution And Leaving The Shame Behind | [
"It hasn't been easy for Barbara Amaya to talk about her past. She was abused at home as a child, and when she was 12 she ran away to Washington, D.C. — where she was picked up by sex traffickers and forced into prostitution. \"I fell into the hands of a woman. I was sitting in the park and she just started talking... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Zimbabwe Presidential Election Outcome Murky | [
"The Movement for Democratic Change claims its candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, has won more than 50 percent of the vote. The opposition party says an outright win means there is no need for a runoff against President Robert Mugabe, though the state newspaper is reporting there would likely be one."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Congress Returns Amid Pressure To Revisit Derailed Health Care Efforts | [
"Congress returned from a two-week break with a shutdown looming and pressure to go back to their derailed efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare."
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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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'Stop Supporting Men Hiding Behind Masks,' Biden Tells Russia | [
"Looking to show U.S. support for the new government in Ukraine as it tries to fend off further Russian incursions into its territory, Vice President Biden said in Kiev on Tuesday that it is time for Russia to \"stop supporting men hiding behind masks and unmarked uniforms sowing unrest in eastern Ukraine.\" Referr... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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America Is Angry, Very Angry. Why That's Not All Bad | [
"Through the smog and the smeariness of the seemingly ceaseless process of selecting a president, one thing is clear: Americans are seething. Some Americans are livid over illegal immigration. Others are ticked off about Obamacare. President Obama himself is not too happy about the way things are. \"If one emotion ... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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How To Achieve Optimal Cooling And Energy Efficiency When It's Really Hot Out | [
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Crime Down In New Orleans | [
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Science Reporter Emily Graslie Reads Her Mail — And It's Not So Nice | [
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'Almost Another Dead Black Male': Remembering A Traffic Stop That Got Ugly | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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'Quagmire Of Bureaucracy' Stifles Gulf Spill Research | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | [
"A Senate panel will hear from the woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assaulting her when they were both teenagers. President Trump orders new tariffs on China. Also, Turkey and Russia reach a deal to forestall an assault on the last rebel-held province in Syria."
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Lee Horton Reflects On Coming Home After Years In Prison | [
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Crime Novelist Dennis Lehane | [
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Biden Meets with UK's PM, Keystone Pipeline Plan Suspended, Tribal Jail Deaths | [
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Lewis and Clark: A Bicentennial of Discovery | [
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Senate Bridges Gap on Immigration Overhaul | [
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Paperback Fiction Bestsellers For March 3 | [
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Labeling Biotech Food | [
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Republicans Must Do More With Less At Convention | [
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Car Bombs in Iraq Kill at Least 35 | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Amanda McBroom Credits Jacques Brel For Her Becoming A Songwriter | [
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Glitches Complicate Chinese New Year Travel Plans | [
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For Arab Nations In Transition, U.S. Emphasizes Trade | [
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Lawmakers Inch Forward On Health Care Bill | [
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Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over | [
"Party leaders played a pivotal role in forcing the resignations of three members of Congress within three days this week, and their work might not be done yet. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., were instrumental in the r... | [
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Word Of The Moment: Slacktivism | [
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Michigan To Pay Flint Residents $600 Million Over The City's Drinking Water | [
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Armchair Traveler: David Mamet | [
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Calif. Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency Over Gas Leak | [
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Coal May Pass Oil As World's No. 1 Energy Source By 2017, Study Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Five Fingers Crush The Land | [
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Pick Of The Week: Camouflage For Hiding From Deer | [
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Safety Is The First Responsibility, Former Railroad Engineer Says | [
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Turkish Referendum Campaign Rallies Blocked In Europe | [
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Candidates Inject Economy Into Foreign Policy Debate | [
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Experts See U.S. Policy on Iraq in Crisis | [
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This Hour's Guest, Soprano | [
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Robin Williams: In Looking For Laughs, 'You Have To Be Deeply Honest' | [
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Character actor JOHN C | [
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Private Employers Add 32,000 Jobs In April | [
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Memo To The Rest of You... | [
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"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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Poor Neighborhoods Feel Brunt Of Rising Heat. Cities Are Mapping Them To Bring Relief | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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An American Family Farm Through The Seasons | [
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Payroll Tax Holiday Eludes Many Public Employees | [
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When Homework Fails The Test | [
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Lights, Camera, YouTube: Studio Cashes In On An Entertainment Revolution | [
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What Hat Holds The Answer? | [
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Planet Money Gets Its Own Subreddit | [
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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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Democrats To Pick Up 4 Senate Seats — At Least | [
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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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How The Election Might Affect Stock Prices | [
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Catwoman: Feminine Power, on the Prowl | [
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Minnesota Senate Race | [
"In the first of five-part series, NPR Senior Correspondent Juan Williams reports on life and politics along the Mississippi River. On Fridays in August he'll talk with people about the November elections and the issues that will determine the way they vote. Today, he visits the mighty river's birthplace: the state... | [
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Daschle Loses South Dakota Senate Seat | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Inspired By History, A Novelist Writes Of Jewish South Africa | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Why Do Theater? Every Year, International Festival Looks For Answers | [
"Every January, as temperatures plummet, New York's Public Theater opens its doors to Under the Radar, a festival that features cutting-edge theater from around the world. Occasionally, these shows have moved onto the radar — like Gatz, an eight-hour adaptation of The Great Gatsby, which eventually had several runs... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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The Past And Present Of Agent Orange | [
"Most know Agent Orange as the powerful herbicide the U.S military used during the Vietnam War. The goal at the time was to wipe out the food supply in North Vietnam and cripple the Viet Cong army. The chemical had a much more insidious impact. Generations of Vietnamese people have been plagued by cancer, miscarri... | [
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Aurelio: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Many tributaries follow the story of African migration to this part of the world. Much of that narrative is well-known, but little-known pockets of African culture still produce unique cultural expressions. The story of the Garifuna people is just one example. A tapestry of cultures and influences can be heard in ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Ewan McGregor: From Obi-Wan To 'Ghost Writer' | [
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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First Listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11' | [
"The dog's name was Hamlet. He lived at the house known as Big Pink, in the woods near Woodstock, and during the summer of 1967, responsibility for his care was shared by Bob Dylan and members of The Band. Hamlet was on the scene during the fruitful recording of The Basement Tapes, part of the storied atmosphere th... | [
"1. Alessi's Ark: \"The Rain\" from 'The Still Life' 2. Rhye: \"The Fall\" from 'The Fall' 3. Tegan And Sara: \"I Couldn't Be Your Friend\" from 'Heartthrob' 4. Final Fantasy: \"None Of You Will Ever See A Penny\" from 'Has A Good Home' 5. RVIVR: \"Spider Song\" from 'Spider Song' 6. Fatoumata Diawara: \"Mali Ko\"... | npr | {
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A Double Dose Of Cosmic Horror In 'A Lush And Seething Hell' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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