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Obama Declares Humans Should Go To Mars By The 2030s | [
"President Obama has once again declared that humans should go to Mars by the 2030s. NPR looks back on his eight years in office to see whether he's put NASA on track to get there."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Protests Escalate In France As Labor Groups Face Off With Government. -- Mysterious Cave Rings Show Neanderthals Liked To Build. And here are more early stories: Huge Kansas Tornado Causes Damage, On Ground More Than An Hour. (WIBW) South Carolina Gov. Signs Bill Bannin... | npr | {
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Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Met With Objections By Netanyahu Supporters | [
"President Trump's Mideast peace plan was expected to help Benjamin Netanyahu carry out a campaign pledge to annex occupied land. But it didn't turn out like Netanyahu hoped."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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A Visit to a Kevlar Factory | [
"It's been 40 years since a Dupont scientist discovered Kevlar, which researchers first thought might be good for tires. Now it's synonymous with bulletproof vests. The biggest factory is in Richmond, Va."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Voters Split on Controversial Ballot Initiatives | [
"Stem-cell research and gay marriage were two issues up for vote in state ballot initiatives across the nation on Tuesday. Jennie Bowser, a policy analyst from the National Conference of State Legislatures, talks with Madeleine Brand about how some of the most closely watched initiatives fared among voters. MADELEI... | [
"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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Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Golden Retriever Snatches Microphone From Moscow Journalist | [
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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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Eleanor Brown on Elian Conflict | [
"Commentator Eleanor Brown says the conflict over where Elian Gonzalez grows up reminds her of a similar situation during her childhood in Jamaica. Back in the early 70's, many professionals and their families left the island for Miami, preferring to raise their children in a democratic rather than a socialist soci... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Spike In Black Lung Cases Strains Federal Benefits Program | [
"In the second of two reports, NPR looks at the causes of a dramatic spike in progressive massive fibrosis, the most serious stage of the coal miners' disease, black lung. The spike also could stress the federal black lung benefits program, which is already struggling. (Read and listen to the first story here)."
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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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Lufthansa Passengers Endure Close-Call Landing | [
"A Lufthansa Airlines flight attempting to land in Hamburg, Germany on Saturday got caught in strong cross-winds, sending the plane teetering on the tarmac. Passengers experienced a frightening ride as the aircraft tipped and one of the wings scraped the runway. The pilot brought the plane back into the air and mad... | [
"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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Listener Limerick Challenge | [
"The big floppy feet that scare children; what do you do 88,000 times in a lifetime?; understanding Rover at last."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Sultan Of Brunei Introduces Sharia Law | [
"The Sultan of Brunei said his country would soon be ruled by a set of strict Islamic criminal laws, making Brunei the first Southeast Asian country to institute Sharia Law at a national level. The Wall Street Journal reports: \"Islam has long been the official religion of this tiny country in the Borneo island, w... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Personal Digital Assistants | [
"NPR's Scott Horsley reports that sales of handheld computers are down sharply. Companies like Palm and Handspring are trying to revive the market by offering deep discounts on the pocket-sized organizers. The companies face a challenge, though. Many people say they are waiting for a new generation of wireless devi... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Underground Culture: the Lives of Coal Miners | [
"Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas spent several weeks underground with coal miners working for the Hopedale Mining Company in Cadiz, Ohio. Her article, Underworld, published in GQ magazine, sheds light on coal mining culture. Jeanne Marie Laskas, creative writing professor at the University of Pittsburgh"
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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'Times' Report Details Pentagon's Mishandling Of Iraq Chemical Weapons | [
"Melissa Block talks with C.J. Chivers, foreign correspondent for <em>The New York Times</em>, about his in-depth reporting on abandoned chemical weapons in Iraq and their casualties."
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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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NPR Lite vs. NPR Different | [
"An interesting discussion broke out in the comments section of a recent show post, and I'd like to take a minute to respond. The discussion centers on whether the BPP represents the introduction of \"NPR Lite,\" programming that lacks the depth that NPR listeners have come to expect. I must say, while I understand... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Supreme Court - Campaign Finances | [
"NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on today's 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that affirms existing limits that political parties may spend on behalf of candidates. The 1986 case, involving the Colorado Republican Party and its campaign against a Democratic Senate hopeful, was closely watched to see if it would have bearing on... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Letters: Chinese Oreos; News Poet | [
"Chinese Oreos and news poetry get love from our listeners: Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read emails about Friday's program, in which we heard stories about how the Chinese embraced the Oreo cookie — and debuted a new monthly feature, the news poet."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Visit from the New Boss; This week's GOP favorite; and Lin-diculous Headlines"
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'Outsourcing' Vaccines Common in Drug Industry | [
"NPR's Julie Rovner reports that \"outsourcing\" in the drug and vaccine manufacturing industry -- something many blame for the current flu vaccine shortage -- is more the rule than the exception."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Iraq War: Retired Marine Faces The Past | [
"It's been 10 years since the United States went to war in Iraq. And it hasn't been easy for soldiers to adjust to life back home. Host Michel Martin speaks with former Marine, Dario DiBattista, about some of the odd experiences he's had since returning — including meeting the widow of a solider he recruited."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Faa Orders Wiring Checks | [
"-- NPR's Melissa Block reports the FAA has ordered the world's airlines to check the wiring on their 7-47s because of concerns after TWA Flight 800."
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Hospitals Can Speed Stroke Treatment, But It's Not Easy | [
"When a patient who has had a stroke enters the emergency room, it's a race against the clock. Those who receive the clotbusting drug tPA within 60 minutes of experiencing stroke symptoms have the best chance of avoiding brain damage or death, but studies show that only 30 percent of patients eligible for treatment... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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J. Cole: 'Ain't Enough Of Us Trying' | [
"Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep spoke to Microphone Check hosts Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelley about J. Cole and this interview. You can hear the radio segment at the audio link above and both hear and read the full episode below. The day after his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, was released, J.... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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U.S. Launches Clemency Effort For Some Drug Offenders | [
"Attorney General Eric Holder is encouraging defense attorneys to compile lists of clients who were incarcerated for low-level, nonviolent drug offences, to petition for executive clemency. This comes as part of a push by the Obama administration to reverse what it perceives as harsh penalties for low-level drug of... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says. -- After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers. And here are more early headlines: U.N. Envoy for Syria Urges Intervention To Save Ceasefire. (New York Times) New... | npr | {
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Yahoo Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations | [
"While CEO Marissa Mayer is getting praise, it's unclear which part of Yahoo's business, if any, will turn the once-flagging company around. Yahoo is making more money from users clicking ads while searching but less money on display ads."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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How Tents And Fried Chicken Help Stop Cancer | [
"Not too many years ago, nearly half of the kids diagnosed with cancer in Guatemala wouldn't come in for treatment. There wasn't much chemotherapy to be had, and parents didn't think treatments worked. Most children with curable cancers died. The situation is similar in many poor countries. There's little money for... | [
"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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Barry Bonds May Be Headed for Retirement | [
"The San Francisco Giants have decided not to renew aging home-run king Barry Bonds' contract. With a reputation for being difficult and allegations of steroid use dogging him, Bonds may have a hard time finding a new team to sign him. Retirement looks likely."
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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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Close Encounters Of The A.I. Kind | [
"Professor Amy Webb says \"we are entering a period in which you can be expected to talk to machines for the rest of your life.\"Webb is a tech futurist at New York University. And she adds that there are just nine companies controlling the future of artificial intelligence. They are the American companies Amazon, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Gilliam's 'Imaginarium': Surreal And All-Too-Real 2) A Different Perspective On 'The Family' And Uganda"
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All Songs Considered for Friday, 11 May 2007 | [
"This week's mix includes new music from The White Stripes and Rufus Wainwright, previously unreleased work from Elliott Smith, a classic reissue from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, England's folktronica group Tunng, and Battles. With host Bob Boilen."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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EU Economic Powers Discuss Financial Markets | [
"The leaders of the four largest economies in the European Union meet in London on Tuesday amid concerns over chaotic financial markets. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will host the gathering."
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Nov. Election: How Much Does Fundraising Matter? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with two political strategists on whether a fundraising advantage matters in this presidential campaign. Mark McKinnon advised George W. Bush and John McCain's campaigns. Mark Mellman is a democratic pollster and adviser."
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Life In the NICU: A Few Ounces Away From Coming Home | [
"At home, sometimes I can smell my daughter. I'll be sitting there watching TV, and all of a sudden I smell her even though I know she's 10 miles away. It's the weirdest thing. So what can I say about life in the neonatal intensive care unit? It sucks. Every day, I drag myself out of bed to go sit in an uncomfo... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Will GPS Change Our Standards for Privacy? | [
"Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode Predicting The Future. About Todd Humphreys' TED Talk Todd Humphreys forecasts the near-future of geolocation when millimeter-accurate GPS \"dots\" will enable you to find pin-point locations, index-search your physical possessions — or to track people without their knowledge. ... | [
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Score One for the High-Fat Atkins Diet | [
"Duke University researchers find that people on a high-fat, high-protein diet lose more weight than those on a standard low-fat diet. Study participants on the diet devised by Dr. Robert Atkins also had higher levels of good cholesterol. Experts caution longterm study is needed before recommending the Atkins diet.... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Op-Ed: The Lehman Collapse Didn't Start The Crisis | [
"A year after the start of the financial crisis, economists are starting to write their histories of what went wrong. And they're not all converging on the same plot points. The other week, Luigi Zingales and John Cochrane from the University of Chicago challenged the familiar storyline that things really came ungl... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Cell Phone Microscope Spots Tuberculosis Bacteria | [
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Miranda Lambert Shares Two (Really Fun) New Songs | [
"Miranda Lambert really knows how to announce a new single. For \"It All Comes Out in the Wash\" — a cute-as-hell country bop that reminds us that \"hard times do eventually pass,\" as she put it in a press release — Lambert filmed her shirtless husband doing laundry. You know, as one does. The song was co-written ... | [
"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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An Unusual Family Of Bald Eagles Adds 3 Eaglets | [
"You can tell Tolstoy that not every happy family is alike after all. Along the Mississippi River in Illinois lives an unusual family of six bald eagles. Two males and one female are caring for three eaglets — with the world watching on a livestream. The two males, Valor I and Valor II, and the female, Starr, have ... | [
"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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Stacey Abrams Spearheads 'Fair Fight,' A Campaign Against Voter Suppression | [
"A few dozen volunteers are spending a Saturday morning in a hotel conference room in Macon, Ga., for a boot camp of sorts on fighting voter suppression. \"We are walking into a year that's going to be exciting, a little bit stressful,\" explains Hillary Holley, organizing director for Fair Fight Action. The group ... | [
"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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Defense Contractors See Their Futures In Developing World | [
"Defense manufacturers worldwide are facing tough times ahead, as tight budgets force Western governments to cut spending. But while the West is cutting back, developing countries around the world are spending more on defense — a lot more. Last fall, defense contractors warned of massive layoffs if the U.S. governm... | [
"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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Friday Comedy: Mo'Nique | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with outspoken comedienne Mo'Nique."
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Saul Bellow's Novels Tackled Life's Contradictions | [
"One of America's greatest novelists, Saul Bellow, died Tuesday at the age of 89. Bellow won three National Book Awards, a Pulitzer and the Nobel Prize in Literature. Among his best-known books are Herzog, Humboldt's Gift and The Adventures of Augie March. He grew up in Chicago, and his work is closely associated w... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Church Leader Responds to Latest Sex-Abuse Allegations | [
"Catholics react to fresh evidence of scandal within the Boston Archdiocese. Church documents released Tuesday include allegations that priests sexually abused female students and provided drugs to minors. Hear more from NPR's Lynn Neary and Rev. Robert Bullock, chairman of the Boston Priests Forum."
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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 Republic: Fairly Withdrawing From Iraq | [
"The headlines of the last few months make it clear that there are going to be no free passes for America when it comes to getting its troops out of Iraq. The recent bombing of a Shiite mosque in Baghdad, like the internal warfare in Sunni-dominated Anbar Provice, shows how many Iraqi security problems persist. But... | [
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A Teacher Who Contracted COVID-19 Cautions Against In-Person Schooling | [
"As school districts consider how to approach learning this fall with no sign of the coronavirus slowing, the virus has already had devastating consequences in one rural Arizona school district. Jena Martinez-Inzunza was one of three elementary school teachers at the Hayden Winkelman Unified School District who all... | [
"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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Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! Daily News Quiz | [
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Eight Months In Jail For Juror Who Used Web To Contact Defendant | [
"She used Facebook to exchange messages with one of the defendants. Now, juror Joanne Fraill has been sentenced to eight months in jail by a court in London. The Guardian believes it's the first case in the U.K. of someone being tried, convicted and sentenced for contempt of court for using the Web while sitting on... | [
"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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Justice Department Proposes Rolling Back Legal Protections For Online Platforms | [
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Excerpt: 'The Story Of Charlotte's Web' | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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NASA's Pluto Probe Begins Observations | [
"NASA’s spacecraft New Horizons officially began its six-month approach to Pluto on Thursday, which is expected to be the first close flyby of the dwarf planet. After a 3-billion-mile journey that began in 2006, New Horizons is finally collecting scientific data that may shed light on Pluto, its five known mo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Factory Conditions Improve Where iPads Are Made | [
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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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Trump Blames Iran For Embassy Attack; Chrysler Museum's Thomas Jefferson Exhibit | [
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"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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WATCH: Is This Proust? Scholars Say They've Finally Found Author On Film | [
"Author of the monumental multivolume novel In Search of Lost Time. High modernist of the first order and reclusive titan of French letters. And, if one Canadian scholar is correct, quite the dapper attendee of a wedding in 1904. In the more than a century since Marcel Proust was first published, the name of the gr... | [
"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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Remembering The 70th Anniversary Of D-Day | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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Rupa And The April Fishes: Border Crossing | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Week In Politics: Napolitano Resignation, Immigration Reform | [
"Audie Cornish talks to political commentators E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>. They discuss Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's resignation, immigration reform and the farm bill."
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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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Israel In Turmoil: Violence Spreads To Streets And Occupied West Bank | [
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"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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What Will Happen To Commercial Real Estate As More People Work From Home? | [
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Former U.N. Inspector: Syria Plan 'Optimistic,' Requires Troops | [
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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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Excerpt: 'The Company We Keep' | [
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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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Military Officials Focus on Easing Strain on Army | [
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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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Kurds Weather Turkish Airstrikes And Artillery As Civilians Flee | [
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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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Embattled Thai Premier Known For Politics, Cooking | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Halfway Through U.S. Quarantines, Two Women Describe 'Surreal,' Lonely Waits | [
"Chunlin Leonhard spends most of her time alone in her room at a hotel at the Travis Air Force Base in California, anxiously reading the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak in China. \"I'm doing about as well as can be hoped for under the circumstances,\" Leonhard, 55, a New Orleans law professor, says durin... | [
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Obama Pleased, But Not Satisfied At 100 Days | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending... | npr | {
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Fred Bass, Owner Of Landmark NYC Bookstore, Dies At 89 | [
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Schwarzenegger to Be Inaugurated for Second Term | [
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Ginger the Wonder Dog | [
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"I'll smell you with my hand; Snakes on a Vein; The Drinking Mr. Ed."
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Bob Edwards Talks With Eric Weiner About The Aftermath | [
"of Wednesday's shootings of Palestinians in Hebron by an off-duty Israeli soldier."
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Russia Orders Alleged U.S. Spy To Leave Country | [
"Russia's Federal Security Service says it apprehended a U.S. Embassy officer and accuses him of trying to entice a Russian official to provide classified information to the CIA. Russian authorities provided a photo, allegedly of third secretary Ryan Christopher Fogle, wearing a wig, and a photo of cash he was carr... | [
"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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Politics with Juan Williams: Bush Up, Dean Down | [
"Alex Chadwick reviews the week in politics with NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams. Topics: The recent bump in President Bush's approval rating after good news about the economy, and National Democratic Party chair Howard Dean's comment that the war in Iraq is unwinnable if the Bush administration follows its ... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's Teenage Years In 'Boom For Real' | [
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For Babies, Preterm Birth Is Now The No. 1 Cause Of Death | [
"Babies around the world face a lot of risks to their health: pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria, to name a few. But it turns out that no single infectious disease takes a greater toll than the simple fact of being born premature. Premature birth is now the single largest cause of death among babies and young children... | [
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New Tools Let Police See Inside Peoples' Homes | [
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Classical Kids Shine in New England | [
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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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National Mustard Day | [
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Byron Janis plays Chopin | [
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"Pianist Andre-Michel Schub in recital at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon: He performs \"Out of Doors,\" a set of five pieces by Bela Bartok. (Roderick Evenson Recordings)"
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He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Iraqi Leaders Face Struggle with Massive Unemployment | [
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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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Volokh Discusses Cigarette Warning Messages | [
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Recession Indicators, Pt 2 | [
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Life In The Roaring 2020s: Young People Prepare To Party, Reclaim Lost Pandemic Year | [
"After Gabby LaRochelle, 22, got her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, she reached out to her friends to make travel plans for this summer. She can't wait to get out of her house in Clarksburg, Md. \"So I was the one who was like, 'we need to hang out, we need to hang out, we need to hang out,' \" she says. As ... | [
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Herbal Remedies for What Ails the Candidates | [
"Many Americans turn to alternative medicines when they get ill rather than heading to the doctor's office. Contributor Mo Rocca went to one New York City natural health center with a list of some of the campaign ills that seem to be affecting presidential candidates — hot temper, lethargy, talking too much — to se... | [
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Snow Cuts Into 'Super Saturday' Sales | [
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VIDEO: Rep. Giffords Leads Crowd In 'Pledge' At Tucson Memorial | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Search Underway For Suspects In San Bernardino, Calif., Shooting | [
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In The First Of Two Conversations | [
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The Grid: A Journey Through The Heart Of Our Electrified World | [
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MoviePass Shuts Down | [
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Rock Band The Donnas | [
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What Does It Mean When A Candidate Says He's 'Suspending The Campaign'? | [
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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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Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 | [
"A Republican health insurance bill is dead, but the party's effort to eliminate the Affordable Care Act is not. So what happens if Republicans vote to repeal the law without replacing it? Also, how will the Trump Administration answer Russia's demands to return its former diplomatic compounds? Plus, hear why Elon ... | [
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'Good Booty,' A Book That Should Come With Its Own Warning Label | [
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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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Internet Mourns Death Of Feline Star Lil Bub | [
"We remember Lil Bub, a cat whose great big eyes, droopy tongue and permanent kitten looks turned her into an Internet darling. She died on Sunday."
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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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Redlands, Calif., Residents Cope With Link To San Bernardino Shooters | [
"Redlands, Calif., is a tight knit, affluent city with a small town charm that has been deeply shaken by last week's shooting in nearby San Bernardino. Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik built their arsenal and planned last week's attack from a home base in the Redlands. Residents are still coming to terms with the cit... | [
"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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Latin Roots: The Best Alternative Songs Of 2019 | [
"In this playlist of our 2019 Alternative Latin music favorites, you'll notice there isn't a particular sound defining the realm of the genre. The common denominator here is that these artists decided to be sonically bold. It was a magically abundant year of outstanding music from musicians that delivered complex b... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Why Abby Wambach Doesn't Want To Be Known 'Just As A Soccer Player' | [
"Over the course of her career, soccer star Abby Wambach scored 184 goals — more than any other man or woman in the history of international soccer. She won two Olympic gold medals and was named the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year before retiring from the sport in 2015. And yet, she says she never wanted to be k... | [
"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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California Songs: Michelle Shocked's "Come A
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"After much globetrotting, Texas-born singer Michelle Shocked has made her home in Los Angeles. Her song \"Come A Long Way\" is a bittersweet love song to her adopted city, and it takes listeners on a motorcycle odyssey through L.A.'s diverse neighborhoods."
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"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Have You Seen this Teenager? | [
"He's a time-traveling, half Native American half Irish foster kid with a love of murder... and he's covered in wicked acne. He's Zits, and he's the unlikely hero of Sherman Alexie's first novel in ten years, Flight: A Novel. It's been a while since we sat down with Mr. Alexie, so he's on with us today to talk abou... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Sessions Tells Prosecutors To Seek 'Most Serious' Charges, Stricter Sentences | [
"Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET In a memo to staff, Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered federal prosecutors to \"charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense\" — a move that marks a significant reversal of Obama-era policies on low-level drug crimes. The two-page memo, which was publicly released Frida... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Commentary: Bush is Back | [
"NPR's Daniel Schorr says that it has been a good week for President Bush, as his job approval rating is on the upswing and his Iraq resolution is once again under consideration in the United Nations."
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