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A Mentor and a Friend | [
"Ky-Antre Compton and Stuart Chittenden aren't the most likely of friends. There are 27 years between them. But after one year of friendship, there is no end in sight. Compton, 11, and Chittenden, 38, met a year ago through the youth mentoring program Big Brothers/Big Sisters. At first, Compton says, he was not e... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Haiti's Quake Homeless Getting Kicked Out | [
"It's been more than six months since the massive earthquake in Haiti. Conditions are still abysmal in cities and towns that remain full of rubble and crumpled buildings. A quarter of a million people died, and more than 1.5 million are still homeless. Some of the displaced residents living in makeshift camps are n... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Report: Environmental Hazards Kill 1.7 Million Kids Under 5 Each Year | [
"According to two new World Health Organization reports, about 1.7 million children under the age of 5 die each year because of environmental hazards. It's the first such estimate of the child death toll from environmental causes. \"That terrible figure\" makes up about a quarter of child deaths under 5, says Dr. M... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Is Apple Becoming The King Of All Media? | [
"As the dust settles and the hype of the tablet dies down, I think, in some ways, the most important announcement Apple made yesterday was the introduction of a brand new, sophisticated marketplace for books. Nicholas Carr, of The New Republic, noted: Today, Jobs's ambitions are grander than ever. His overriding go... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Native American Goes Back To His Roots To Solve Garbage Problem On Reservations | [
"The Navajo and Hopi tribes produce about 300 million pounds of waste a year. And there are few places to dump it, let alone recycle. The tribes do not have landfills — only overflowing waste transfer stations — so there are hundreds of illegal dump sites. One Hopi man is trying to change that."
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Sandy Makes Landfall Near Atlantic City | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Associated Press correspondent Katie Zezima, who was in Atlantic City, N.J., close to where Sandy made landfall."
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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GOP Senators Warn Of Tough Road For Hagel Nomination | [
"President Obama will on Monday name former Sen. Chuck Hagel to be his next defense secretary, an administration official confirmed to NPR. The former Republican senator from Nebraska is a Vietnam veteran. He would succeed Leon Panetta, who is retiring. Our original post follows: Republican senators say former Sen.... | [
"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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Iamsu: 'I Heard That Beat Totally Different' | [
"When we sat down with Iamsu, the Bay Area rapper had just as many questions for Ali as we had for him. The three of us spoke about not putting anybody on a pedestal and what would happen if more people in hip-hop brought their moms to the situation. FRANNIE KELLEY: Thank you for coming. ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD: Word.... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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I'm Scared The Color Of My Skin Will Bring Me Harm, Nosrat Says | [
"For a new podcast, member station WNYC has been asking: What scares you? Samin Nosrat, the Iranian-American food writer behind the cookbook, <em>Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat</em>, talks about some of her fears."
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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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The Case Of The Pricey Frito | [
"Corn prices are falling, but the price of Fritos in the White House press corps break room is up by 20%. What's going on? Team Indicator is on the case!"
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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What The 'Brexit' Means For The Pro Soccer World | [
"NPR's Tom Goldman tells NPR's Scott Simon what the Brexit vote might mean for the world of professional soccer."
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"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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Father And Son Coaxed From Jungle 40 Years After Vietnam War | [
"Four decades ago, Ho Van Thanh fled the fighting in his native Vietnam, disappearing into the jungle with his infant son, Ho Van Lang. This week, father and son emerged for the first time — an enfeebled Thanh carried in a stretcher, and Lang wearing only a loincloth made of tree bark. According to the Vietnamese n... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bomb In Baghdad Kills Dozens Of People. -- Bernie Sanders Wins West Virgina Primary. -- George Carlin's 'Stuff' Gets A New Home At National Comedy Center. And here are more early headlines: Giant Tornadoes Leave At Least 10 Injured In Kentucky. (NBC) Brazilian Presi... | npr | {
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Details Foggy in Death of London Suspect | [
"The identity of the man shot in the London subway Friday remains unclear. The man wore a bulky jacket despite summer temperatures, and was shot after being tackled by undercover police. Four men identified as suspects in Thursday's bombings have not been apprehended. Martin Bright of <EM>The Observer</EM> discusse... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Wisconsinites 'Reach Out' To Heal Partisan Divide | [
"Wisconsin's historic gubernatorial recall election is on Tuesday. Republican Scott Walker could become just the third sitting governor in U.S. history to be recalled from office. The recall battle has bitterly divided the state; so much so that some people have just stopped talking politics with friends, neighbors... | [
"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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How I Made It: Joe Kay Of Soulection | [
"Co-founder Joe Kay reflects on Soulection's grassroots beginnings as a radio show on a college station to a show on Apple Music's Beats 1."
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Listen To Agoria's Guest Mix On Metropolis | [
"French electronic artist Sébastien Devaud , better known as Agoria, has been in love with the electronic genre since the age of 12, growing up in the French countryside. Since developing as an artist, he's recognized for years of producing consistently impressive music, and for his role in helping the French elect... | [
"NPR's Sami Yenigun and Otis Hart are back to talk beats, loops, drops and more with Bob Boilen. The latest Electronic Edition of All Songs Considered includes cuts from the new Grimes album, a surprise EP from Burial, a Burnt Friedman remix of South African dance music and premieres from Claude Von Stroke, Nina Kr... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: Iraq's Politics Of Exclusion | [
"Until recently, the Iraqi elections on March 7, 2010 seemed likely to showcase the growing maturity of local democracy and offer the United States a chance to claim some success and, more importantly, a mandate to withdraw troops. The election would mark the third time a peaceful transfer of power from one elected... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Homeboy Sandman - Survival of the Freshest | [
"When his rhymes don't cover the rent, Homeboy Sandman's about to get thrown out on the street."
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"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Historians Weigh In On Where America Stands Today | [
"Two big historians join us for the long view on where the country stands now, within and maybe beyond the American tradition. American history ripples with grandeur and shame. Liberty and freedom. Genocide and slavery. Thrilling ideas of equality and opportunity. Tough realities of the opposite. Nobility, unity, ... | [
"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's Diplomatic Gamble On Iran Adding Instability In Middle East | [
"Even before he became president, Barack Obama was imagining the possibilities of a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. His willingness to reverse decades of official U.S. hostility was one of the things that set Obama apart on the campaign trail. \"We have to have a clear break with the Bush-Cheney style of diploma... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Helpful Tips for the Bedroom | [
"Gynecologist and <em>News and Notes</em> regular contributor Dr. Hilda Hutcherson has some helpful tips for making the most of your sex life. Her latest book is called, <em>Pleasure: A Woman's Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need and Deserve.</em>"
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Clinton: Gadhafi Using 'Mercenaries And Thugs' | [
"U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi of using \"mercenaries and thugs\" against his own people Monday as rebels said they thwarted an attempted aerial bombing of an eastern city. \"Gadhafi and those around him must be held accountable for these acts, which violate internati... | [
"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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Leroy Sievers: A Life Lived With Courage | [
"For 25 years, journalist Leroy Sievers covered wars. But he is better known to his NPR audience through his blog and <em>Morning Edition</em> commentaries about his battle with colon cancer. His fight provided inspiration for the community he built up online. On Friday, Leroy Sievers died at the age of 53."
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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On FX, March Means the Return of 'The Riches' | [
"Fresh Air's TV critic previews Season Two of the FX series The Riches, staring Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. The Riches is an Emmy Award-nominated show about the Malloys, a family of traveling con artists. After a car accident, the family assumes the name — and lavish lifestyle — of the Riches, a family killed i... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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Merkel Claims Top Job in German Government | [
"Germany's two largest parties agree to form a grand coalition, with Christian Democrats' leader Angela Merkel serving as chancellor. She will be the first woman to hold the post. Robert Siegel talks with Christoph Schult, political reporter for <EM>Der Spiegel</EM> magazine."
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"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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A Break In Weather Allows Search For AirAsia Jet To Resume | [
"Search teams resumed their hunt Thursday morning for the missing AirAsia jet that crashed Sunday with 162 people on board, The Associated Press reported. \"The visibility is good this morning, we are ready to fight with full force to search for bodies, wreckages (sic) that can reveal what went wrong with this acci... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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WikiLeaks' Assange In Court For Extradition Fight | [
"WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court Monday to begin his battle against extradition from Britain to Sweden over sex crimes allegations. Assange, wearing a blue suit, was flanked by two prison guards as the hearing opened at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court. Celebrity supporters Jemima Khan and Bi... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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The Potential of Solar Power | [
"Megawatt-generating solar power plants are springing up in the southwestern United States. Could now barren desert lands turn into a major source of energy? As more individuals add solar panels to their homes and businesses, how much energy will solar technology be able to provide? Guests: Frederick Morse, senior... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Senate Health Bill: Ready For Its Big Debut? | [
"The rumors are flying fast and furious that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will soon unveil to the world the health overhaul bill he's been working on for months after one last effort to rally the recalcitrant troops behind closed doors at 5 p.m. today. Reid hopes to bring the bill--ostensibly a combination of ... | [
"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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'Marketplace' Report: A Massive ID-Heist | [
"Federal prosecutors have charged 11 men with stealing more than 40 million credit card numbers from U.S. retailers. The fraud targeted customers at TJ Max, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, Office Max and Sports Authority. The case is the biggest identity-fraud heist ever prosecuted in the U.S. Madeleine Brand talks with... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Planned Parenthood Would Lose Millions In Payments Under GOP Health Plan | [
"The proposed American Health Care Act targets the health provider Planned Parenthood with a set of proposed limits on Medicaid payments to the organization. Monday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirmed the magnitude of those limits. The CBO found the Republican plan would reduce overall federal sp... | [
"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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Top Stories: Boko Haram Uses Child Bombers; New Vatican Ambassador To U.S. | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pope Francis Replaces Ambassador Who Arranged Kim Davis Meeting. -- Boko Haram Increasingly Using Children In 'Suicide' Attacks, UNICEF Says. And here are more early headlines: Huge Hailstones Fall In Greater Dallas Area. (Dallas Morning News) Belgium Charges 2 More In ... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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White House Adviser: On Mideast Peace Plan, 'We Are Aiming For The Home Run' | [
"The Trump administration is swinging for a \"home run\" in the proposal it's crafting for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, but it isn't going to offer \"goodies\" to get the Palestinians to start negotiations, a key White House adviser told Ari Shapiro on NPR's All Things Considered. Special Representative... | [
"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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'Before I Disappear': A Long Night's Tale Without A Short Film's Charm | [
"Curfew, Shawn Christensen's 2012 Oscar-winning live-action short, tells a simple, affecting story about Richie (Christensen), a depressed man who is about to commit suicide when he receives an emergency call from his estranged sister (Kim Allen) asking him to babysit his preteen niece Sophia (Fatima Ptacek) for th... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Comparing Trump's Wave Of Pardons To Those Of Past Administrations | [
"NPR's Noel King talks Kim Wehle, law professor at the University of Baltimore and author of <em>How to Read the Constitution</em>, about President Trump's pardons or commutations issued to dozens of people."
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Government Shutdown Raises Questions About Opioid Treatment Process | [
"The government shutdown has turned attention to the waiver process used by physicians who want to prescribe Suboxone to people addicted to opioids. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned over the weekend that the shutdown could impact the treatment of opioid patients, but the Drug Enforcement Adminis... | [
"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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Trump's And Biden's Plans For Education | [
"Key priorities Joe Biden Make public colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions tuition-free for families making less than $125,000. Make two years of community college and training programs tuition-free. Cancel $10,000 of every American's student debt and revise the... | [
"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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A Bioethicist's Personal Struggle With Opioids | [
"Travis Rieder became dependent on opioids after a motorcycle accident in 2015 that crushed his left foot, and forced him to endure six surgeries. His book 'In Pain' draws on his insights as a patient, and his subsequent research into pain medicine, to examine the larger problems and dilemmas surrounding prescripti... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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NPR Partners With Academic Travel Abroad To Launch NPR Travels | [
"August 18, 2021; Washington D.C., Today NPR launched NPR Travels, a collection of immersive, educational trips designed for public radio enthusiasts with insatiable curiosity about topics such as music, history, astronomy, politics, and climate change. Beginning in 2022, NPR's group trips will depart throughout th... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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The Nation: When Will Cain Voters Wake Up? | [
"Emily Douglas is the web editor at The Nation. The sexual harassment allegations against Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain have been on a low boil since Politico first reported that at least two women complained to senior staff at the National Restaurant Association that Cain had behaved inappropriatel... | [
"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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Law Professor Weighs In On 'Hope' Squabble | [
"Law professor Greg Lastowka talks with Fresh Air about the intellectual-property issues involved in what might be called the audacity-of-\"Hope\" case. That's the dispute between the Associated Press and street artist Shepard Fairey, who have been wrangling in the courts over Fairey's use of an AP photo as the fou... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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European Banks Reach Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement Over Toxic Mortgages | [
"In the waning days of the Obama administration, two European banks, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, agreed to multi-billion dollar settlements with U.S. authorities for selling toxic mortgages prior to the financial crisis. The combined payouts will be approximately $12.5 billion. A third bank, Barclays, balked a... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Despite Threat, U.S. Launches More Airstrikes In Iraq | [
"Since the video showing the execution of American journalist James Foley, the U.S. has conducted more than a dozen airstrikes against the Islamic State in northern Iraq. In the video, the man who kills Foley says the execution is retribution for the airstrikes and he threatens to kill another American hostage if t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
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One Of The World's Greatest Chefs Is Found Dead In His Swiss Home | [
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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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Georges Preparations | [
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At Least 5 Dead, Others Injured After Shooting At Maryland Newspaper | [
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Disc Golf Fans Ditch Clubs for Frisbees | [
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'Testament Of Mary': A Familiar Mother, In First Person | [
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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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Sen. Klobuchar On Comey And Who Should Lead The FBI | [
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Chauvin's Restraint On Floyd's Neck Isn't Taught By Police, Use-Of-Force Trainer Says | [
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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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The New Wave Of Cartoon Bands | [
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Women's Media Center | [
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Ochocinco Is Oh So Over; NFL Player Officially Goes Back To His Old Name | [
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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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News For Teens, By A Teen | [
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Anglers Clamor for Chance at Catching Record Bass | [
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"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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The Comedy and Legacy of Richard Pryor | [
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Kerry, McCain Introduce Bill Authorizing Limited Involvement In Libya | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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More Than 100 Dead In India After Ferry Capsizes | [
"More than 100 people are dead after an overcrowded river ferry sank in India today. The AFP reports the ferry sank after being split into two by a storm. The AFP adds that about 100 others were missing: \"As rescuers struggled in heavy rain to find survivors weeping relatives lined the shores of the fast-flowing ... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Researchers Investigate Cancer Clusters In North Carolina | [
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Tropical Storm Erika Heads For Hispaniola, With Florida Still In Its Sight | [
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"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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Marine in Military Court for Iraqi Civilian Killing | [
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To Put You At Ease With Creepy-Crawlies, Entomologists Face Your Fears | [
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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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From Hollywood, It's a Jam-Packed Holiday List | [
"Hollywood will be launching more than 60 films between now and New Year's Eve. They're a varied bunch, featuring everything from African-American debaters making history to murderous barbers making music — not to mention witches and giant bears making magic. That's right: In Tinseltown, nothing says \"holiday chee... | [
"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Middle East Ceasefire Talks Continue with Hamas | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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GOP Candidate Struggling In Trump Country, So He'll Get A Presidential Boost | [
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The Joy Of The Mundane In 'Emily, Alone' | [
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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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A Tiny Satellite Revolution Is Afoot In Space | [
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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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In the West, the Watermaster Plays Solomon | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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ICE Air: The Airline You Never Want To Fly | [
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Culturetopia: Must-Listen Arts & Entertainment (Playback Edition) | [
"Normally, Madhulika Sikka is executive producer of Morning Edition. But we coaxed her behind the microphone this week to co-host Culturetopia, our weekly podcast of NPR's best arts and culture stories, and to dish about one of our most exciting new series, \"50 Great Voices.\" Madhulika gives Culturetopia an exclu... | [
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Organ Music: Pulling Out All the Stops | [
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Postcard from Composers: Antonin Dvorak | [
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"Stories: 1) Foreign Correspondent Ryszard Kapuscinski 2) Oscar Nominee Forest Whitaker 3) False Apologies"
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Redwoods and Those Who Love Them | [
"The redwood is much more than the state tree. Redwoods are home to a unique ecosystem found at the highest reaches of the trees. The redwoods and the small group of people obsessed with studying them are the subjects of \"The Wild Trees,\" a new book by Richard Preston."
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Rep. Radel Resigns; Pleaded Guilty To Cocaine Possession | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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To Keep Protesters Away, Egypt's Police Put Up Walls | [
"Egypt's revolution has brought with it unrest, including clashes in Cairo in the areas around the Interior Ministry, a hated symbol of the former regime. After five days of skirmishes in early February, Cairo's police chiefs ordered the construction of a series of 10-foot walls, seven of them in all, to block off ... | [
"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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Biographer Tracks Mugabe's Decline | [
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2 Months After Harvey, Houston Resident Worries When Her Family Will Be Able To Return Home | [
"Many residents in Houston are still trying to get back on their feet two months after Hurricane Harvey. That includes Alma Roberts, whose home of 14 years flooded for the third time during Harvey in southwest Houston. She had flood insurance, but getting help to start over is taking time. Here & Now‘s Meghna... | [
"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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In New Novel, Phillips Subtly Tackles Big Themes | [
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'He's A Work In Progress': Former Reagan Adviser Joins Pro-Trump SuperPAC | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ed Rollins, who signed on as a strategist for the pro-Trump Great America superPAC."
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Are More Bear Stearns Indictments Ahead? | [
"A week after two Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were arrested for allegedly misleading their investors, prosecutors are looking to add to the indictments, NPR has learned. The new charges — which could come as early as next week — would be related to their relationship with banks. Officials close to the investi... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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U.S. Olympic Panel Backs Chicago for 2016 Games | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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1812: The War That Forged A Nation | [
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Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate | [
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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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Special Elections Upcoming After Trump Cabinet Members Leave Congress | [
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Celebrities And The Stanley Cup: Chicago Sweeping Tampa Bay | [
"The Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks has been an epic and evenly matched struggle between two highly skilled and offensive-minded teams. The series is tied 2-2. But on the celebrity fan front, it's more of a lopsided Royal Rumble. Tampa Bay's only real celebrity booster is w... | [
"Stories: 1) Showdown On The Green: When Tiger Met Rocco 2) The Journeyman Golfer Who Took On Tiger 3) Cannes film festival"
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Don Baylor, Baseball Star Turned Manager, Dies At 68 | [
"Outfielder and designated hitter Don Baylor died on Monday. He was known for his dedication to getting on base, closing his 19-year career with a record of 267 hits by a pitch."
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New York City, The Country's Largest School System, Mandates Teacher Vaccinations | [
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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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A 161-Year-Old Boston Bookstore Moves Online | [
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'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All | [
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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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Cheney & Pelosi Have Similar -- Poor -- Poll Numbers | [
"Politically they're about as far apart as possible. But when it comes to favorable/unfavorable ratings, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and former vice president Dick Cheney, a Republican, each rate very low in Gallup's latest polling: -- Pelosi's scores: 50% \"unfavorable\"; 34% \"favorable\"; 15% \"never h... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Crowd Gathering Again In Cairo, But Outside Square Life Is Normal -- Economy Grew Less Than Previously Thought In Third Quarter. -- Reports: Three American Students Arrested In Cairo. -- One Thing's For Sure, Superfailure Guarantees 'Long Election-Year Debate'. -- VIDEO: ... | npr | {
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Time Capsule Brings Headlines From 1896 | [
"In 1896, a small copper box filled with items of the day was placed in the foundation of a church in Novato, Calif. The box was opened Monday. Its damp contents included newspapers and a Bible. The time capsule was opened under controlled conditions by a conservator in Oakland, Calif. The conservator, Karen Zukor,... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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Soldiers React To Fort Hood Memorial | [
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Hope Survives in Search for Katrina's Missing | [
"The small brick house on Laverne Street in East New Orleans is in disarray. The yard is overgrown; debris spills out of the open front door. In late July, nearly a year after Hurricane Katrina, firefighters found the skeletal remains of a body inside. Neighbors saw the elderly woman who lived there, Rosa Vlaho, o... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Doctor Who Is A Woman: Jodie Whittaker Announced As 13th Time Lord In BBC Series | [
"Actress Jodie Whittaker will portray the Doctor in the next season of the beloved BBC series Doctor Who, becoming the first woman to play the role. The BBC announced the move after Sunday's Wimbledon men's final. \"It's more than an honor to play the Doctor,\" Whittaker said in a news release. \"It means rememberi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, Tanks Deployed As Clashes Continue. Syria: Clinton To Meet Russian Diplomat; Sarin Fears Continue. Royal Watch: Kate Is Released From Hospital. And here are more early headlines: Bomb Wounds Afghan Intelligence Chief. (AP) Obama ... | npr | {
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Matthew Moves Offshore After Dumping Torrential Rain On North Carolina | [
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"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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A Mother's Struggle To Find 'Home' — And Self | [
"A mother and child contend with commonplace dilemmas in Home, a showcase for actress Marcia Gay Harden and her actual daughter, Eulala Scheel. Writer-director Mary Haverstick's semi-autobiographical drama may well touch viewers with some personal connection to the story, but it doesn't transcend its anecdotal elem... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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The Best of Car Talk | [
"America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Joseph Arthur: Nonstop Rock | [
"In the mid-'90s, Joseph Arthur was an obscure singer-songwriter from Ohio when Peter Gabriel discovered him and invited him to participate in the \"Big Blue Ball\" sessions at Gabriel's personal studios in England. Since launching his career with three records on Gabriel's label, Real World Records, and gaining a... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Pittsburgh Summer Camp Introduces Refugees To U.S. Culture | [
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