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Bantu Refugees Adjust to New Lives in America | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Frustrated Consumer Sues Walmart Over 2 Cents | [
"Mary Bach says the price for her Brown and Serve sausage scanned for two pennies more than what the price tag showed. The Pennsylvania woman, who's a consumer activist, accused Walmart of unfair trade practices and she won. A judge awarded her $100 in damages. Walmart has a month to appeal."
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Two Life Sentences for Rudolph in Plea Deal | [
"Eric Rudolph is sentenced to life in prison for the 1998 bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic, which killed a police officer and wounded a nurse. Rudolph, who eluded capture for several years, said in court that he has no regrets. In a plea deal, Rudolph also admitted bombing the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, a clinic a... | [
"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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Proposed Law In Florida Targets Transgender Student Athletes | [
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U.S. Steps Back Into Leadership Role To Battle Global Climate Change | [
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New TSA Screenings Raise Travelers' Hackles | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Package Bombing Probe Focuses On Yemen's Al-Qaida | [
"A day after two explosive-laden air cargo packages from Yemen were intercepted on their way to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Saturday that the plot has \"the hallmarks of al-Qaida.\" The thwarted bombing attempt set off a global terrorism alert and reignited a debate over the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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House Passes Medicare Measure | [
"House Republicans narrowly win passage of a Medicare bill that includes a prescription drug benefit for millions of senior citizens. The Senate begins debate on the bill Saturday. But the political manuevers that led to Saturday's pre-dawn roll call vote in the House raise questions from opponents. Hear NPR's Andr... | [
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Blessing Opens Motorcycle Season In Milwaukee | [
"The biker blessing at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on Sunday marked the start of motorcycle season. The blessing implored a higher power to keep motorcyclists safe on the roads. Milwaukee's own archbishop led the ceremony. He's not a hog rider himself, but the archbishop reportedly has driven a moped."
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Cooking With Your Doctor: The New Culinary Medicine | [
"Imagine this: Right next to the lab where blood is drawn and blood pressure is taken stands a fully stocked kitchen — in your doctor's office. It's not meant for the staff's lunch break, either. During your checkup, your physician invites you into the kitchen, demonstrates some healthy-cooking tips she picked up i... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Vatican Starts 4-Day Summit On Clergy Sex Abuse | [
"The Vatican started a four-day summit on Thursday that focuses on clergy sex abuse. Pope Francis called for the event following revelations of abuse and cover-ups around the globe."
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News Media And The Internet | [
"In this installment of our weekly series on the Internet, NPR's Brooke Gladstone examines the impact the Internet is having on the news media. From moving traditional media online to offering custom-made news sources, the Internet is changing the way people find out about the news."
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A Word To Holiday Shoppers In PA | [
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"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Derivatives Help Businesses Weather Cold | [
"From the northern plains to Miami, the first half of January brought bone-chilling wind and cold. The record low temperatures inflicted big financial losses on many industries. Citrus growers, truckers, restaurant workers, dairy farmers, crawfish harvesters and others have seen their profit outlooks shrink because... | [
"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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How To Make Public Events Safe, Without Going Too Far | [
"Big public events present a tough challenge for law enforcement officials. It’s possible to make them safer by adding extra layers of barriers and screening, but those measures also make public spaces less inviting. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with Daniel Linskey of the security firm Kroll a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Adviser: Iraq Elections Should Be Postponed | [
"Larry Diamond, a former senior adviser on governance for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, says the security situation in Iraq's central region is too volatile to guarantee safety to voters and poll workers. He says the elections should be postponed until the concerns of the nation's Sunni minority can... | [
"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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Song Premiere: Astronauts, etc.: 'Up For Grabs' | [
"Crafting dreamy, synth-based pop songs is not the traditional route for formally-trained pianists, but it's worked out just fine for Anthony Ferraro, the Oakland-based musician behind Astronauts, etc. His first singles, released online in 2012 and led by his distinctive falsetto, were full of hooks that hid just b... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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EPA Chief Says Biden Infrastructure Bill Will Help The U.S. Face Climate Change | [
"President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan isn't just about roads, bridges and affordable housing but also about dealing with climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency's new leader says. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the nation's water infrastructure has been neglected for decades and is ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Biden Revives Presidential Tradition, Releasing First Weekly Address | [
"President Biden is reviving the practice of directly talking to the public in a weekly address. Across the official @POTUS social media accounts, the White House dropped the inaugural edition of Biden's take on a presidential confab on Saturday. In the roughly two-and-a-half-minute video titled \"A Weekly Conversa... | [
"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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Obama, Japan, Suggests A Presidential Visit | [
"If Barack Obama wins the White House, he already has an invitation for a foreign tour. Residents of Obama, Japan, have been wearing \"I Love Obama\" T-shirts. As far as we know, there's no McCain, Japan. But it's a fair guess that the Republican is getting votes from customers of McCain Mall in North Little Rock i... | [
"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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Hawaii Man Travels 300 Miles On Paddleboard | [
"Bart de Zwart climbed on a 14-foot paddleboard, which looks a little like a surfboard, and he paddled 300 miles from Hawaii's Big Island to the island of Kauai. It took him five days at sea."
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Denver Suburb Reels After School Shooting Kills 1 Student, Injures 8 | [
"Kendrick Castillo, the student killed in this week's school shooting in Colorado, was honored in a community vigil. Hundreds of people came together to mourn his death and speak out against violence."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Supreme Court - Redistricting | [
"NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's Supreme Court ruling that upheld the lines for North Carolina's 12th Congressional district. This is the fourth time in litigation for the 12th district, where claims have been made that race was the main factor in its configuration. Congressional mapmakers from other states... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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'Ruby, My Dear': Dazzling Jazz with a French Flair | [
"The accordionist Richard Galliano plays what's known as French musette, a rich, energetic blend of European folk music and American jazz. Galliano, a native of Nice, France, emphasizes the jazz component of the musette blend. Critic Jim Fusilli says Galliano's new live album, Ruby, My Dear, shows just how dazzling... | [
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The Women Pull No Punches In Fiery, Feminist 'Mad Max' | [
"This weekend, moviegoers will return to a legendary fictional landscape, ravaged by war and desperate for water. Mad Max: Fury Road reunites the Road Warrior with original writer and director George Miller. And this time, Max is joined by some very powerful women. In the movie, water is a precious resource doled o... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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'Hillbilly Elegy' Author On The White Working Class And America's Greatness | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with J.D. Vance, whose new book \"Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis\" looks at why the white working class is broken and how that helps explain the phenomenon of Donald Trump."
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"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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The New Republic: Kagan, The Left's John Roberts | [
"Brace yourself for several months of occasionally biting but essentially meaningless political theater over the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Underlying the fight will be a fundamental divide between liberals and conservatives over the direction of the court. Thus, many senators... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Zeta Causes 2 Million Power Outages, Speeds Its Way Into Virginia | [
"Rescue and emergency teams are sorting through the damage wrought by Hurricane Zeta, which made landfall in Louisiana as a very strong Category 2 storm Wednesday afternoon. Zeta brought powerful winds to much of the southeast, where more than 2 million power customers are now without electricity. The hurricane str... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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From Medical Maggots To Stench Soup, 'Grunt' Explores The Science Of Warfare | [
"Science writer Mary Roach is not easily repulsed. While researching her latest book, Grunt, Roach learned all about the medicinal use of maggots in World War I. She also purposely sniffed a putrid scent known as \"Who me?\" that was developed as an experimental weapon during World War II. For Roach, it's all in th... | [
"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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Nation's Largest Mortgage Provider Downsizes | [
"Wells Fargo has told 1,800 employees their services will no longer be needed in the bank's mortgage unit. The bank already cut more than 2,000 jobs in that unit last month. Wells Fargo cites lower demand for refinancing because of higher mortgage rates."
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Black Entrepreneurship Booms During Pandemic | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Andre Perry, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about a nationwide pandemic-era increase in Black-owned small businesses."
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The Ethicist: Day Care Snafus | [
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Spinning Brand Synergy in Music Videos | [
"When MTV first started in 1981, the network broadcast wall-to-wall music videos. The network's Movie Awards show, airing tonight, is an indication of how far from those beginnings the channel has come. In the 1980s, music videos could propel a song to the top of the charts. But today's new bands often stand a bet... | [
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Hijackers Visited Maine | [
"Hours before the attacks of Sept. 11, two of the alleged hijackers were shopping at Wal-Mart and visiting a Pizza Hut in the state of Maine. Today Charlotte Renner reports residents of Southern Maine are reacting with horror to the FBI's detailed chronology of how Mohamed Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari walked among th... | [
"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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Not All Fun And Games: New Guidelines Urge Schools To Rethink Recess | [
"What's the best time for students to have recess? Before lunch, or after? What happens if it rains? If students are misbehaving, is it a good idea to punish them by making them sit out recess? Those are just a few of the issues addressed in new guidelines designed to help schools have good recess. The recommendati... | [
"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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Don't Run For President | [
"Commentator Jake Tapper considers the psychological make-up of those who run for President. His diagnosis? Anyone insane enough to seek the White House should probably be disqualified for that reason alone."
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"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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Crisis Hotlines See Spike In Calls As Anxiety And Fear About Pandemic Grows | [
"The combination of economic collapse and social isolation can result in stress and strained emotional health. Crisis hotlines are staffing up amid spikes in calls."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Street Harassment Around The World: What's Your Story? | [
"\"Ya amar, ya amar.\" When I was a teenager, I used to love hearing those words — which mean something like \"hey, gorgeous\" in Arabic — hissed and whispered at me by men on the street in Cairo, where I spent my summers. I never got that kind of attention in suburban Southern California, where I grew up. But at t... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Car Makers Go for Armored Cars | [
"General Motors is introducing a Cadillac Deville capable of deflecting bullets on the fly. Lincoln has a new Town Car that can save drivers from an AK-47 rifle attack or even a hand grenade. BMW likewise recently unveiled an armored car -- which can be hermetically sealed in the event of a gas attack. NPR's Michel... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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G-8 Offers $60 Billion to Fight Disease in Africa | [
"Leaders of the Group of Eight met with African heads of state on their summit's concluding day Friday, agreeing on a $60 billion package to fight disease in the continent as diplomats worked on a possible deal with Russia over Kosovo's future. The leaders held their joint session in the Baltic Sea resort of Heilig... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Bush Weighs Sending Peacekeeping Team to Liberia | [
"President Bush, who heads to Africa Monday, considers whether to send U.S. troops to Liberia to help stop fighting between rebel forces and supporters of President Charles Taylor. In Rota, Spain, a team of U.S. Marines awaits possible deployment to the country to enforce a cease-fire, the <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM... | [
"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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Recalling a Summer at Tiffany | [
"In 1945, a young Iowan named Marjorie Hart spent her summer working for Tiffany in New York City. Hart talks with Liane Hansen about the best summer of her life, which she writes about in her memoir, <em>Summer at Tiffany.</em>"
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What The 2016 Candidates Would Do About ISIS, In One Chart | [
"Hillary Clinton has revealed how she would fight ISIS in the wake of the attacks on Paris. Among her ideas: a no-fly zone, support for local troops, and a new authorization for the U.S. to use force in the region. In a Thursday speech, the former secretary of state laid out her plan, as well as some attacks on her... | [
"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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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of Dec. 13, 2012 | [
"The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 presents a reference with comprehensive facts and statistics on current events, people and the countries of the world, along with 2012 presidential election results and original articles on recent issues and topics.NPR Bestseller"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Colors, Comics And Cutouts: What Roy Lichtenstein Saw | [
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On Thanksgiving, Four Musicians Show Mutual Gratitude | [
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Best Books of 2009: The Complete List | [
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Ivory Coasts Seeks Compensation for Oil Dumping | [
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Interrogation: Extreme View Of Constitutional Law | [
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The Unforgivable Blackness of Barry Bonds | [
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Black Joe Lewis And The Honeybears: Rock 'n' Roll Grit | [
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A Freshman Orientation On Capitol Hill | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 1, 2012 | [
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Denver Broncos Are Popular With Jersey City Crowds | [
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How An American Helped Iceland Fix Its Teen Substance Abuse Problem | [
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Hold On To Your Dignity...er Hat! | [
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Starnes and Shah: 'Wilt' | [
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Bidding Farewell To 'Hello, Dolly!': Actress Carol Channing Dies At 97 | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Explaining Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood | [
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South African Right-Wing | [
"Ed O'Loughlin (oh-LOCK-lin) reports from Johannesburg on fears of a new wave of right-wing violence in the wake of several recent bombings in two different parts of South Africa. A previously unknown Afrikaner group has claimed responbility for the attacks, which killed four people. At least some of the bombs appe... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 30, 2007 Talk About It:AFP: Edwards Hands White House Race Over to Clinton, Obama -- \"In a stunning decision Wednesday, John Edwards dropped out of the Democratic White House race transforming it into a straight fight between bitter rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.\" Related: Why He N... | npr | {
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Senate Puts Off Vote on Spending Bill | [
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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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Organizers Hope U.N. Climate March Will Be Largest In History | [
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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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Fields Medal Recognizes Mathematical Achievement | [
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Rep. Schweikert Pushing For A Yes On Health Care Bill | [
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Dean Mocks Self with 'Letterman' Top 10 List | [
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'Monsoon Diary: A Memoir with Recipes' | [
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A Rhythm That Has Waltzed Away With Hearts | [
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Understanding The Housing Bill | [
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Airlines Say War Increasing Industry Losses | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Location, Income Key to Longevity, Study Says | [
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Has America 'Abandoned' New Orleans? | [
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Human Emotions Explained In 60 Short Interviews | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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NHL Buyout Bid Put Forth | [
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Across The Globe, Our Diets Are Making Us Sicker, Report Finds | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Ken Burns Delves Deeply Into America's Complex Racial History | [
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Space Could Be Next Battleground | [
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Andy Bowers Reports On Efforts By Assistant Secretary Of State | [
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Professional Holiday Decorators | [
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Michael Goldfarb Reports On The Filming | [
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Roundtable: Negroponte to State, Nola Rebuilding Stalls | [
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From Politics To Pestilence: Everything Is Earlier | [
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"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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'Invisible No More' Examines Police Violence Against Minority Women | [
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Touting Law To Help Prisoners, Trump Says Knows What It's Like To Be Treated Unfairly | [
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Sadr Offers to Give Up Control of Najaf Shrine | [
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Eric Benét On 'Song Travels' | [
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Rebellious Cow Finds Winter Home Among Polish Bison | [
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Taliban Attack NATO Base in Afghanistan | [
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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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Murray Perahia Discovers Schumann's Inner Child | [
"To mark the 200th anniversary of Robert Schumann’s birth, pianist Murray Perahia sat down at the NPR studio piano to talk with Performance Today host Fred Child about the composer Perahia calls \"a real romantic.\" Perahia had Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes From Childhood) on his mind -- a set of 13 character pie... | [
"Stories: 1) Beverly Sills: Down-to-Earth, but Every Inch a Diva 2) From the 'Fresh Air' Archive: Beverly Sills 3) A 'Rescue' Story, Retold for the Mainstream 4) Werner Herzog on the Story Behind 'Rescue Dawn'"
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Barcelona/Man U On Your Mind? Here's Help | [
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Faces Of NPR: Sidney Madden | [
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'Dr. Doom' Economist's Dire Warnings Proved Right | [
"New York University economist Nouriel Roubini was viewed as a professional Cassandra when he warned of a coming housing crisis and a wave of bank foreclosures a couple of years ago. Now officials around the world are seeking his advice and listening to his economic forecasts since he's been proven right. Roubini t... | [
"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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Investigators Probe Fires At 6 Black Churches In 5 Southern States | [
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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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Feathers Fly During International Pillow Fight Day | [
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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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As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy | [
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A Farewell To Mad Men And David Letterman | [
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"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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How High Can Oil Prices Go? | [
"Oil prices hit another record earlier this week, topping $93 a barrel. Day to Day asks an economist and an oil expert how high prices could go. ALEX CHADWICK, host: From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick. MADELEINE BRAND, host: I'm Madeleine Brand. Coming up, the curious little ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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If Critical Supplies Run Out, Here's How Hospitals Will Make Tough Choices | [
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From A Recently Released | [
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Federal Reserve Says Most Major U.S. Banks Would Survive Severe Recession | [
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