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Analysis: Bush Consolidating Power | [
"By naming some of his closest advisers to cabinet positions for his second term, President Bush appears to be tightening executive control over the government. Paul Light of the Wagner School of Public Service at New York University talks about the recent Cabinet changes. Hear Light and NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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Does It Help To Get Angry At Someone With Addiction? | [
"Whom, exactly, does anger help when dealing with addiction? In the Washington Post's Style Blog, Philip Kennicott writes: \"The death of Cory Monteith, from a drug overdose, was sad. But the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman makes me angry. Monteith was a kid wrestling with addiction, no doubt exacerbated by an env... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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After Google Lawsuit, Facebook Could Be Next To Face Antitrust Regulation | [
"Facebook could be the next Silicon Valley giant to face an antitrust lawsuit, after a landmark report from the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month likened tech companies to the “oil barons and railroad tycoons” of past eras. State attorneys general and regulators with the Federal Trade Commiss... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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Philip Pullman Pushes The Limits Of His World In 'The Secret Commonwealth' | [
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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In D.C., 34 Percent Of Graduates Received A Diploma Against District Policy | [
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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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'Love And Other Poems' Promises That Love Will Find Us | [
"If hope were an object, it would be poet Alex Dimitrov's new book Love and Other Poems. In its entirety, the book itself is one long love poem — to New York City, to the moon, to the many \"scenes from our world\" — but it's mostly about what it means to have hope, even when we feel like we're all alone. The book ... | [
"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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Massive Coral Die-Off Reported In Indonesia | [
"Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society announced Monday that abnormally warm ocean water off the coast of Sumatra, in Indonesia, has caused a massive die-off of coral. The full extent of the damage remains uncertain, but it's a symptom of a worldwide problem: Many coral reefs may not survive rising ocea... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Medicare Drug Coverage | [
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Government Finds Recruits Scarce for Iraq Aid Jobs | [
"Violence in Iraq has meant the State Department's aid agency is having trouble finding recruits who are willing to travel there. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports."
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Unreal Travel Destination: Molvania | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Tom Gleisner, co-author of the travel guide <EM>Molvania: A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry</EM>. Gleisner describes the invented Eastern European country, including everything from historic nuclear reactors to the legacy of founding father Szlonko Busjbusj, also known as \"Bu Bu.... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Congressional Republicans Claim Mandate For Change | [
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Has U.S. Policy Changed Regarding ISIS And Syria's Civil War? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Bowman and Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about how the Trump administration is addressing Syria's civil war. Hurd says Syria's President Bashar Assad \"must go.\""
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"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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Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Plays Not My Job | [
"Back in 2006, Biz Stone and his friends had an idea, spent about two weeks programming it, and launched the microblogging site Twitter ... and haven't gotten any work done since. We've invited Stone to play a game called \"I can hardly clear my throat in 140 characters.\" Three questions about very long-winded peo... | [
"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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A Robot Orchestra Grows In Brooklyn | [
"Brooklyn-based artist Chico MacMurtrie has built a robot orchestra in a former Norwegian Seamen's Church. These robots don't look like the modern robots that might come to mind. They're steam punk."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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California Enacts 'Yes Means Yes' Law, Defining Sexual Consent | [
"Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill into law that makes California the first in the nation to have a clear definition of when people agree to sex. The law goes further than the common \"no means no\" standard, which has been blamed for bringing ambiguity into investigations of sexual assault cases. The new law seek... | [
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Prudence Mabhena: Out Of Struggle, A Soaring Voice | [
"The music of Prudence Mabhena and her band, Liyana, is a powerful sound that echoes out of a country in crisis: Zimbabwe. The band's success is all the more extraordinary because all the members of Liyana are physically disabled — most of them born that way. In Zimbabwe, that can be a death sentence. The film Mus... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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They Were Both At The Stonewall Riots, But Separately. Now They're Married | [
"Fifty years ago on Friday, a police raid on a New York City gay bar called the Stonewall Inn led to riots that have become synonymous with the start of the LGBTQ rights movement. Paul Glass and Charles Evans — now married — were both there separately when the riots broke out in 1969. But they didn̵... | [
"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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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Hamas Launches Rocket Attacks | [
"Israeli jets pounded targets in the Gaza Strip early Thursday, reportedly killing three people after Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets into Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry said a pregnant woman, her 18-month-old child and a Hamas militant were killed. The Palestinian news agency WAFA cited health o... | [
"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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Clinton's Tumultous Relationship with Media | [
"Hillary Clinton claims that the media is treating Barack Obama with kid gloves. The roots of media tension with the Clintons go back to before Bill Clinton's election in 1992, says Evan Thomas, assistant managing editor of Newsweek. MADELEINE BRAND, host: President Bush spoke today before the news media. He's a... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Mountain Interstate Plans Raise Alarm | [
"The newly signed transportation bill provides money to start planning an interstate highway from Chattanooga, Tenn., into Georgia and the mountains of North Carolina. Many people who live along the route don't want it."
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'Stranger Things 2' Creators: 'We Wanted To Raise The Stakes' | [
"Things are about to get even stranger in Hawkins, Ind. That's the small town the Netflix series Stranger Things is set in. The second season of the instant cult classic set in the 1980s is released Friday, and it picks up about a year after the first adventure into the Upside Down, the defeat of the Demogorgon mon... | [
"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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Download Songs From 5 Of Baltimore's Rising Stars | [
"Baltimore has produced an impressive assortment of bands with national profiles, like Future Islands, Beach House and Wye Oak, to name a few. For World Cafe's Sense Of Place stop in Baltimore, however, we went a little deeper. Sam Sessa, host of local artist showcase The Baltimore Hit Parade on WTMD, plays us some... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Black & Decker Moving U.S. Jobs to Mexico | [
"Black & Decker is moving one of it factories out of a small Maryland town to Mexico, and taking the community's best-paying jobs with it. Like many laid-off manufacturing workers, the citizens of Easton, Maryland will find it tough to find new jobs that pay as much. NPR's Jack Speer reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 58 Die In Attack On Syrian Town Where Toxic Gas And Shelling Were Reported. -- St. Petersburg Bombing Suspect Identified; Death Toll Is At 14. -- Bertha Finally Breaking Through. -- Harrison Ford May Keep Flying, FAA Investigation Concludes. And here are more early head... | npr | {
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Chicago Girl Designs A Parkinson's-Proof Cup | [
"Lily Born, 11, has designed a spill-proof cup for people with Parkinson's disease. She and her dad, Joe Born, talk with NPR's Scott Simon about the invention she's named Kangaroo Cups."
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Watch: Danielle Evans' Short Story Reading At NPR | [
"As part of a in-house cultural series in honor of Black History Month (in February), young fiction writer Danielle Evans stopped by NPR headquarters to read from her debut book, Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self. She read from the short story, \"Wherever You Go, There You Are,\" which follows a displaced wom... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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A New Day For Singer Nataly Dawn | [
"The video for \"Single Ladies\" has been viewed nearly 10 million times — not Beyonce's original, but a quirky revamp by Pomplamoose, a couple from California known for their lighthearted cover songs. Nataly Dawn is the voice of the duo, and she's about to release her first solo album. How I Knew Her retains a lot... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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From The Tent Show To The Parlor: Bessie Smith's Travels In Her Time | [
"It was a hot show that night, in that big tent out in the muddy field. Everybody had fun, though most people were tired; it was the end of a long T.O.B.A. circuit tour for the acts and of a long day of work for the people who had come to see them. But when the time came for the last act, everyone, including the ot... | [
"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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An Angry India Wants Justice For Rape Victim | [
"As demonstrations continued through the weekend over the death of a young woman who was allegedly gang raped in New Delhi this month by six men in a moving bus, the police said the accused are expected to be formally charged this week with murder."
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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What 'Woof Woof' Really Means | [
"South Koreans no longer have to wonder what their dogs are trying to tell them. A cell phone company claims that you can upload a recording of your dog to a canine translation service. The company will sell you a text message of what the dog supposedly wants to say, like \"I am frustrated,\" or \"I love you,\" or,... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Are You Yelled Up? Then Turn It Down! | [
"David Greenberger collects stories and thoughts from the elderly. He relays the thoughts of a gentleman named Jose Suarez. Here, he passes on Suarez' pet peeve: people in radio ads that have their voices turned way up. He calls them \"Yelled Up\" advertisers."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2016 | [
"Paul Janeway regularly gives the kind of performance that compels you to pay attention. There's no denying that the man who once trained as a preacher in Alabama was meant to be fronting a soul band. During an early-afternoon set at the Newport Folk Festival, Janeway put St. Paul & the Broken Bones through its pac... | [
"A listing of upcoming concerts webcast live and archived on NPR Music. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. Get updates in real time with the All Songs Considered Twitter feed. April 24 (Saturday, 9:30 p.... | npr | {
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History Emerging from the Ice | [
"The world's glaciers are slowly melting, and as they do, artifacts from the near and distant past are emerging from the ice. NPR's Eric Niiler reports on the discovery of archaeological treasure. During the short Siberian summer on Russia's Zhokhov Island, Smithsonian anthropologist William Fitzhugh discovered a 4... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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165 Years Of Obituaries Come To Life In New York Times 'Book Of The Dead' | [
"Susan B. Anthony’s dying words were a lament on never getting to vote; Abraham Lincoln’s wife wept when she could embrace her dying husband only for a few moments, before being taken away; Isadora Duncan’s extravagant fashion killed her — all details revealed in “The New York Times Bo... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Music Cue: Reflecting On Radovan Karadzic | [
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New Mix: The Velvet Underground, Belle & Sebastian, Grouper, More | [
"On this week's All Songs Considered, Robin Hilton shares the first single from Belle & Sebastian's upcoming album, Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance, out Jan. 20. If they're looking for it, \"The Party Line\" would give those girls what they want — it's a surprisingly bouncy song from the veteran Scottish band. Bob... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Replacing RBG, Latest On COVID Vaccine Trials, No Closure In Breonna Taylor Case | [
"A conservative judge is tipped to be the nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. We look at the latest on COVID-19 vaccine trials. And the grand jury decision in killing of Breonna Taylor has lead to more protests and no closure for her family and community."
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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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In 48 Hours, Colorado's Wild Weather Sets Records For Both Heat And Snow | [
"Some Colorado residents woke up to something that felt crazy after sweltering through the Labor Day weekend: snow. This roller coaster forecast was \"truly something that I've never seen,\" says assistant state climatologist Becky Bolinger. In Fort Collins, the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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Football Bowl Games (plus Withdrawing From Treaties) | [
"<Br> Guests: <br /> <br /><STRONG>Tom Goldman</STRONG> <br />*NPR Sports Correspondent <br /> <br /><STRONG>Ira Berkow</STRONG> <Br>*Columnist, <EM>The New York Times</EM> <br /> <br /><STRONG>Bruce Ackerman</STRONG> <br />*Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale University Law School <br /> <br /><STRONG>Pa... | [
"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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A Spring Music Break at South By Southwest | [
"Early on, the music scene in Austin, Texas, featured country, folk and blues, expanding to include jazz, rock, punk, hip-hop, electronica and almost any permutation of those genres. Austin claims more original-music venues in a concentrated area than any other city in the world, and as a college town it developed ... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Inaccurate Municipal Records Hinder Mapping Of Lead Water Pipes | [
"The crisis in Flint, Mich., reveals that the city has no clue where its lead service lines are. A service line is the pipe that gets water from the main line into a home. Flint is not alone."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Excerpt: You Deserve Each Other | [
"Chapter One   One year and nine months later   What an ugly, crappy day. Rain pelts off the windshield of my coworker's likewise crappy car, which smells like cold McDonald's French fries and pine trees. Leon taps his fingertips on the steering wheel, leaning forward a bit to see out. His windshield wipe... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Summary Judgment: 'Margot,' 'Beowulf' and 'Mr. Magorium' | [
"Mark Jordan Legan Noah Baumbach's sophomore effort, <em>Margot at the Wedding,</em> a CGI rendition of the classic, <em>Beowulf</em>, and the fantastical <em>Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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U.S. Southwest Struggles With Warm, Dry Winter | [
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Which President Would Make The Best Babysitter? | [
"A recent ABC News poll quizzed registered voters on this question: Of the two presidential candidates, who'd you prefer as a babysitter? President Obama currently leads Governor Romney as a choice 49 percent to 36 percent. But the question itself got us wondering — among past presidents, who'd be a better babysitt... | [
"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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Cattle Drive Saves Hundreds Of Cows Stranded By Texas Flooding | [
"A herd of Texas cattle is safe Monday, thanks to the work of cowboys and volunteers who worked to move some 500 cows and calves from an \"island\" of land that was being shrunk by the rising Trinity River. The rescue meant that what could have been a scene \"from an 1800s-era Texas cattle drive actually took place... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
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Fun? In Baghdad? A Theme Park Seeks A Comeback | [
"There's something surreal about wearing a flak jacket and helmet to go to an amusement park. But that's exactly what a group of reporters is doing on a recent afternoon in Baghdad, visiting a once-popular park complex that the U.S. Army is trying to help revive. The whole thing seems like overkill. A unit from th... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Carnegie Opening Night | [
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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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From A C-D, Neville Marriner | [
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Excerpt: 'Life Is What You Make It' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Wicked And Delicious: Devouring Roald Dahl | [
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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D.C. Protests, Trump Threatens To Use Military, Minneapolis Store Owner On Protests | [
"National Guard troops used tear gas and shot rubber bullets to clear a path through a peaceful protest in a city park in Washington, D.C. Also, President Trump threatened to call in the military to end protests around the country and then ventured outside the White House grounds to pose for photographs at a nearby... | [
"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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Cordova, Alaska, Still Snowed In | [
"Cordova, Alaska, continues to accumulate piles of snow. Melissa Block talks with resident and innkeeper Wendy Rainey."
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Neanderthal Genome Offers Clues On Early Humans | [
"Researchers present a draft of the Neanderthal genome in the journal <em>Science</em> this week. Ira Flatow talks with researchers about the results of the genetic analyses, including a new finding that some modern humans have Neanderhtal DNA in their genomes.Be careful whom you call a Neanderthal. You may be one ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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New York State Battles More Than 30,000 Coronavirus Cases | [
"There are more than 30,000 cases in New York state and more than 20,000 in New York City. But is the hospitalization rate showing signs of relenting? Gwynne Hogan (@GwynneFitz) of WNYC joins host Robin Young with the latest on the worst coronavirus hotspot in the U.S. This article was originally published on WBUR.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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Jurisprudence: Teen Terror Charges | [
"Prosecutors around the country are using anti-terror laws to punish students who plan or discuss planning mass killings like the one at Columbine High School in 1999. Host Alex Chadwick talks with Dahlia Lithwick, legal analyst for <em>Day to Day</em> and the online magazine <em>Slate</em>, about the trend."
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'Somebody Was Looking Out' For People In Iowa Town Crushed By Tornado | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Obama, House GOP Show Each Other (And Voters) How Reasonable They Are | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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The Fallows Take Us On A Journey Through America | [
"With Jane Clayson A 100-thousand mile journey across America in a single prop plane. Writers James and Deborah Fallows found a country busy remaking itself. We’ll discuss their new book, “Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America“. Guests:\nDeborah Fallows, linguist and contrib... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Dallas Police Chief: 'A Blessing' No Officers Hurt In Attack On HQ | [
"Updated at 3:00 p.m. ET Automatic gunfire from an armored van shattered the glass frontage at Dallas Police headquarters before the van sped away, leading police on a chase and standoff with the driver, who was killed by a SWAT unit sniper. Dallas Police Chief David Brown said the suspect had told negotiators that... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Kerry and Edwards to Address Supporters | [
"Running-mate senators John Edwards and John Kerry are set to address their supporters jointly for the last time Wednesday in Boston. Hear NPR's Neal Conan."
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Social Media Buzz: Debate Over Gun Law Changes Reverberates Online | [
"Conversation surrounding the Florida school shooting has been dominating social media. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti talks about what’s trending with Femi Oke (@FemiOke), host of “The Stream” on Al Jazeera English, including Snapchat on Thursday experiencing a drop in stock prices after a... | [
"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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Exploring Lobbyists' Role in Democracy | [
"As part of the <EM>Whose Democracy Is It?</EM> series, NPR's Peter Overby looks at a business that's booming on Capitol Hill: line-standing for lobbyists who want to attend important hearings, but can't take the time out to wait for the meetings to begin."
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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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Budget Cuts Hurt IRS Tax Enforcement | [
"The population continues to grow and the tax laws are ever more complicated, but over the past dozen years, staff at the Internal Revenue Service has shrunk by about 20 percent. That affects the agency's ability to catch people who cheat on their taxes. One estimate of the annual loss in tax revenue is $300 billio... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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If South Africa Lifts The Ban On Trading Rhino Horns, Will Rhinos Benefit? | [
"On a game ranch on the plains outside Johannesburg, where a few shrubs are the only things that break the view across the vast, flat landscape, a handful of workers drop feeding bins from a flat-bed truck. They're watched by about a dozen rhino waiting for feeding time. There's something odd about the animals, tho... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Nimoy Is Gone, But Mr. Spock WIll Live Forever | [
"Leonard Nimoy died Friday at the age of 83. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the man who was best known for his role as Spock."
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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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How A 1968 Disaster In A Coal Mine Changed The Industry | [
"Fifty years ago this week, 78 men were killed when a coal mine exploded in West Virginia. The Farmington Mine Disaster devastated a small town and ushered in new health and safety laws nationwide. George Butt was in the first grade in November 1968 when his father put in his two weeks' notice at the No. 9 mine. Ha... | [
"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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LISTEN: Shabazz Palaces Shades 'Your Favorite Rapper' With '30 Clip Extension' | [
"In a year that has already seen a rapper named Future lead the industry with back-to-back No. 1 album releases, yet another double release is coming from an opposite corner of hip-hop's expanded universe. Shabazz Palaces has announced plans to release a second album, Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines, via Sub Pop o... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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Restoring an Afghan Dam in a Taliban Stronghold | [
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At Japanese Plant, Four Reactors Now Involved | [
"There was a third explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Tuesday — at yet a third reactor. Officials also revealed there was a fire. That makes four reactors now involved. Experts are still struggling to understand the cause of an explosion and also a fire at the badly damaged nuclear reactor complex in... | [
"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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Conservation Groups Propose Ocean Sanctuaries | [
"U.S. and Canadian conservation groups unveil a proposal to create a vast network of marine reserves off the coast of New England and Atlantic Canada. Fishing would be banned in many of the areas in the proposal, the latest in a growing global movement to set up marine parks similar to those on land. But some scien... | [
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Trump Calls For Government 'Shutdown' After Frustration Over Spending Bill | [
"President Trump is working to spin the spending bill negotiated in Congress as a win for the White House and Republicans. He pushed back on the idea they caved to Democrats to get the deal."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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World Series Game 1: Phillies Shade Rays | [
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"Good morning. If you're looking for the score and a heads-up on the key moments from last night's World Series action, we've got that here: -- Cards Win On 11th-Inning Freese Clout; Force Game 7. St. Louis beat Texas 10-9 thanks to a dramatic solo home run in the 11th inning from third baseman David Freese. As fo... | npr | {
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Ravi Shankar And Yehudi | [
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The Week in Politics: Bolton U.N. Nomination Stalled | [
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Remembering Joseph Shabalala, Founder Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo | [
"Shabalala, who died Feb. 11, fronted of the South African a capella group. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1991 about collaborating with Paul Simon on <em>Graceland </em>and growing up on a farm."
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Stories off the sidewalk | [
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How A Composer Puts A Horse's Movements To Music For The Tokyo Olympics | [
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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ACLU Promises To Block Trump's Revised Temporary Travel Ban | [
"The American Civil Liberties Union pledges to block the new travel ban that was issued Monday from taking effect. Rachel Martin talks to Lee Gelernt of the ACLU's national Immigrants' Rights Project."
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2007 Sports Headlines: Year in Review | [
"NPR's Tony Cox talks with two sports writers, who offer their picks for the best and worst sports stories of 2007. Joining in are Greg Lee of The Boston Globe and Justin Grant of AlphaBlogSports. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: I'm Farai Chideya and this is News and Notes. It is time now for a look at sports. And here to h... | [
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British Prime Minister Theresa May Calls For Early Election | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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What Michael Flynn's Sentencing Memo Means In Context To Mueller's Investigation | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade about what the many redactions in Michael Flynn's sentencing memo might mean for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation."
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"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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Ron Walters: An Open Letter to Barack Obama | [
"This week's \"Political Positions\" submission comes from Dr. Ron Walters. In it, Walters offers advice to Barack Obama as he figures out the numbers game, which is vital to winning the White House. Walters is the Distinguished Leadership Scholar, director of the African American Leadership Center, and professor o... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 21, 2007 The Times Picayune: Jena Protest Reminiscent of Civil Rights Era Demonstrations -- \"Hailing from as far as England, protesters arrived at sunrise by the busload to rally behind the Jena Six, as the accused teens have come to be known, in a legal case that has drawn worldwide attenti... | npr | {
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Review: X-Files Returns To Television | [
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Arkansas School District Criticized For Removing High School Newspaper Article | [
"An Arkansas School District came under fire for taking down a student article exposing unauthorized high school transfers. Jack Williams, a co-author of the article, talks with NPR's Scott Simon."
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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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What Do Contested Conventions Look Like? Ask Hollywood And Sinclair Lewis | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Dixie's Tupperware Party Is Not Your Grandma's Tupperware Party | [
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How Does Sunshine Affect The Lottery? | [
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What You Should Know About The Federal Inmate Release | [
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"Jared Kushner appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Monday to answer questions about the ongoing Russian investigation. Donald Trump Jr. and former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort will also appear before a Senate committee this week on related topics. As that investigation continues to capture t... | [
"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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CDC Updates Guidelines For Reopening Public Places | [
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Despite Dim Prospects, Syrian Exodus To Germany Continues | [
"Human rights officials say the Syrian civil war is creating Europe's biggest refugee crisis in decades, but that countries across the continent are doing little about it. Most European nations are refusing to take in Syrian refugees, choosing instead to send money to the United Nations and other international agen... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Beautiful, Graphic 'Flights' Of Fantasy | [
"Cutting-edge comics are usually dark, angst-filled affairs. But opening Flight Volume Five, a luscious, full-color collection of graphic short stories, is like discovering Disney's Fantasia all over again. Originally an indie venture known only to graphic novel insiders and the uber-hip, the annually issued Fligh... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Why Are Undocumented Immigrants Smuggled By Truck? | [
"The deaths of 10 migrants in a sweltering 18-wheeler in San Antonio has raised a lot of questions. One of them: Why transport people in the back of a tractor-trailer, especially after they have already crossed the border? One reason, experts say, is that entering the United States from Mexico illegally involves \"... | [
"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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Mass Incarceration Is A Major U.S. Issue, Georgetown Law Professor Says | [
"Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University Law professor Paul Butler about the ongoing and new challenges facing the nation regarding the criminal justice system."
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Strange Things Happen To Guys Who Wear Pants | [
"As a general matter, animals move, plants don't. That's why this time of year plants launch their seeds into the moving air, catching springtime breezes, or take advantage of sparrows, pigeons, seagulls, sheep, shaggy dogs, and attach their seeds to moving animals. You and I, of course, are moving animals, and I t... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Comedian Chris Rock A Political Pundit? | [
"Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Brian Bull are in their chairs for this week's <em>Barbershop</em>. The guys talk about the ongoing financial crisis and comedian Chris Rock's political comments on \"Late Night with David Letterman.\""
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Ian McEwan's 'Sweet Tooth' Pits Spy Vs. Scribe | [
"Author Ian McEwan's latest creation, Serena Frome, isn't much of a spy. She got recruited into MI5 by her Cambridge history tutor, whom she wanted to dazzle. But he dumps her, and she never sees it coming. She winds up on the clerical side of the operation, cross-filing schemes and plots to stop terrorists, until ... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers Soul Singer Howard Tate 2) Herzog's Doc Brings Prehistoric Paintings To Life 3) Spies Like Them: 'Tinker, Tailor' And Other Odd Ilk"
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Miami Herald columnist and novelist CARL HIAASEN | [
"Miami Herald columnist and novelist CARL HIAASEN. His newest comic thriller set in South Florida is Stormy Weather, about the rip off artists and corrupt construction and insurance industries that take advantage of hurricane victims. He's also the author of five other books in the same vein: Strip Tease, a yarn, p... | [
"Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues. Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues."
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Rivals Rally In Cairo As Egypt Uncertainty Continues | [
"(This story was last updated at 4:16 p.m. ET) Egyptians remain deeply divided about which direction their country should go as supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi are turning out Sunday to voice their opinions in separate rallies. NPR's Greg Dixon filed this story for our Newscast ... | [
"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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