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8 Million Tons Of Plastic Clutter Our Seas | [
"Plastic is one of those inventions that transformed the world. It's light, durable and you can make lots of things with it. But it's also transforming Earth's oceans — and not in a good way. A lot of plastic ends up there. Scientists are just now getting a handle on how much plastic has gone to sea. Up until now, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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The Best Personal Finance Books | [
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Department Of Veterans Affairs To Pay For Robotic Legs | [
"Eligible veterans with spinal cord injuries may soon be able to walk again. The Department of Veterans Affairs will now pay for robotic leg devices for eligible paralyzed veterans, VA officials tell The Associated Press. Dr. Ann Spungen, who led VA research on the device, told AP that the announcement represents a... | [
"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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Remembering George Harrison | [
"<em>Morning Edition</em> has this remembrance of the Beatles guitarist. George Harrison succumbed to cancer on Thursday."
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Detecting Nuclear Smugglers | [
"NPR's David Kestenbaum reports on a plan to use cosmic rays to detect the smuggling of nuclear materials."
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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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Borderlands Food Bank | [
"Billions of dollars of produce are imported from Mexico by the U.S. and Canada each year. But much of it fails inspection. We learn how an Arizona food bank gives them a second life."
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Robin Williams, Comedic Master And Oscar Winner, Dies At 63 | [
"Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. Williams is remembered for his roles in TV and film — including a radio DJ in Good Morning Vietnam, an inspiring teacher in Dead Poet's Society and his Oscar-winning turn as a therapist in Good Will Hunting. Entertainment reporter Steve Zeitchik discusses Williams' legacy.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Fresh Air Weekend: Meryl Streep, Yoga | [
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Vice President Pence To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Publicly On Friday | [
"Updated at 7:11 p.m. ET Vice President Pence will publicly receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, the White House has announced. Surgeon General Jerome Adams and second lady Karen Pence also will receive the vaccine. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to receive the vaccine \"as soon as next week,\" a transit... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Japanese Director Miike: An Acquired Taste | [
"Takashi Miike is one of Japan's leading -- and most prolific -- action and horror film directors. He's made more than 60 movies in the last 13 years, and he's just 44 years old. He's a household name in his country and he's won a sizeable cult following around the world. His new film is called <EM>Gozu</EM>; it wa... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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The Masters At His Fingertips, Art Hodes Pays Tribute To Bessie Smith | [
"Jazz pianist Art Hodes, born in Russia in 1904, grew up near Chicago. His recording career really took off in the 1940s in New York, where he also hosted a radio show and wrote for the magazine The Jazz Record. Later, he moved back to Chicago and the atmosphere that nurtured him. Hodes' generation of jazz musician... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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It's A Boom Year For Fireflies In Central Texas | [
"People in central Texas are noticing an unusual number of fireflies this year, even though fewer are lighting up in other parts of the country. It might be all the rain Texas has gotten— or maybe, something else is going on. Mose Buchele at Here & Now contributor KUT in Austin reports. Read more via KUT. Reporter ... | [
"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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Episcopal Church Approves Gay Bishop | [
"In a 62-45 vote, leaders of the Episcopal Church vote to confirm the Rev. Gene Robinson as bishop of New Hampshire. Robinson becomes the first openly gay elected bishop in the church's history. The decision to confirm Robinson could lead to a split in the denomination. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty."
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"Stories: 1) Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession 2) Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck The 'Times'"
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'Ask Your Mama': A Music And Poetry Premiere | [
"For most of this month, Carnegie Hall has been presenting a festival called Honor! Curated by soprano Jessye Norman, it showcases the cultural legacy of African-American musicians. Norman takes the Carnegie stage Monday night, joined by hip-hop artists The Roots and the Orchestra of St. Luke's to perform the world... | [
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Melissa Etheridge: Rock Star, Survivor And Mom | [
"With two Grammys, an Oscar and five platinum-selling albums, Melissa Etheridge is an American rock icon. The singer, songwriter and activist just released her 10th studio album, Fearless Love. \"Ever since breast cancer six years ago, I have been on a spiritual journey to figure out this reality of what we're doin... | [
"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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Some Women Choosing The Single Mother Route | [
"With the marriage rate for African Americans reportedly on the decline since the 1960s, more black women are faced with tough decisions about when and how to start families. Some simply go it alone -- choosing to be single mothers. Blogger Kira Craft offers her insight: \"I don't need a man to have a baby. I don'... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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DeVotchKa, Recorded Live In Concert | [
"With an eclectic blend of styles ranging from Slavic music to American punk, the Denver-based band DeVotchKa has found widespread support for its film music (in Little Miss Sunshine and others) as well as its five full-length albums, the latest of which is last year's A Mad & Faithful Telling. Click the link above... | [
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Will Biden Be Able To Reopen The Door To Negotiations With Iran? | [
"One of the key foreign policy areas facing President-elect Joe Biden is Iran. He wants to reach out to Iran after taking office, but recent attacks and sanctions could be driving the country away."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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French Police Aid Security at Golden Globes | [
"The Golden Globe Awards attracted some of Hollywood's biggest stars, meaning lots of security was on hand, including a group of motorcycle cops from France. They're in Los Angeles on a cultural exchange visit to learn the ways of their California counterparts. French police have a no-nonsense reputation. But the ... | [
"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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Christmas In New Orleans | [
"New Orlenians mark their first Christmas since Hurricane Katrina devastated their city and the surrounding Gulf coast. Catholics attended midnight mass at St Louis Cathedral in the heart of the city. NPR's Lizzie O'Leary reports:"
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In Midwest, Bitterly Cold Temps Keep Students At Home | [
"In Chicago, a city that relishes their ability to deal with the harsh realities of winter the cold weather forced the closing of its schools on Wednesday. While classes were cancelled in over 100 districts, buildings were open to accept students who had nowhere to go and could not stay home alone."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Monterey Jazz Festival 2011: A Game Plan | [
"What makes the Monterey Jazz Festival fantastic is also what makes it frustrating: too many bands on too many stages, with overlapping performances. How to decide between James Farm (artist-in-residence Joshua Redman's sublime new quartet), John Pizzarelli (with his dad, Bucky, and his wife, Jessica Molaskey), and... | [
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Long Memory of a Short Life | [
"The death of a childhood friend has shaped Holly Hubbard Preston's life for more than 30 years."
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Many Baton Rouge Area Schools Remain Closed Due To Flood Damage | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Rick Wentzel, superintendent of the Livingston Parish School District in Baton Rouge, La., about how the flooding has affected back to school plans. Fifteen of the 46 schools in Wentzel's district were flooded, eight with extensive damage. He does not yet know when they will be openin... | [
"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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Stolen Rembrandt Found In A Church | [
"Days after it was stolen from a Los Angeles hotel, a pen and ink drawing by the 17th-century Dutch great Rembrandt was recovered at a church. How the $250,000 artwork got there is a mystery, especially considering that police said the heist was elaborate and professional and likely involved more than one person. T... | [
"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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Treasury Announces Bid To Strengthen Citigroup | [
"Citigroup and the U.S. Treasury have reached a deal that would give the government an increased stake in the struggling bank. The government will convert its preferred shares into ordinary stocks. The increase in government ownership will not require additional taxpayer money."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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8 Ways You Can Survive — And Thrive In — Midlife | [
"After two years of research and more than 400 interviews about midlife, former NPR reporter Barb Bradley Hagerty received dozens of insights about how to live well in the middle years. We've distilled them here, with a little context. And, by the way, these ideas work well for people on both sides of the midlife d... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Obama Heckler Spurs Conversation Online | [
"A group of protestors heckles Barack Obama at a townhall meeting with chants of \"What about the black community?\" And it quickly becomes the hottest topic on our blog. News & Notes producer Geoffrey Bennett joins NPR's Tony Cox to talk about the hot topics on \"News & Views\" and on the Web at large."
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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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Vote For Your Favorite New Musician Of 2018 | [
"Thank you for voting! This competition is now closed. Stay tuned for our Top Ten artists announcement and for the winner's interview on NPR's All Things Considered. Slingshot, VuHaus public radio stations and NPR Music's emerging artist series, spotlighted 40 artists over the course of the past 10 months. Now it... | [
"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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'Blackfire' Siblings Rock It Out | [
"What do you get when you mix Navajo culture, social activism and punk rock grooves? The answer: Blackfire. Founded nearly twenty years ago, Blackfire is made up of three siblings who describe their music as “indigenous high-energy political rock slash punk.” Host Allison Keyes talks with band members Jeneda, Clays... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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New Orleans Awaits FEMA Flood Maps | [
"New Orleans is waiting for important news from FEMA later this month: new flood maps. They'll tell homeowners how high off the ground they should build depending on local elevations. Being any lower than that might make flood insurance prohibitively expensive or unavailable. But, even as New Orleanians await the... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Palestinian Minister Dahlan on Security Issues | [
"Mohammed Dahlan, minister of civil affairs for the Palestinian Authority and a longtime security negotiator with the Israelis, talks about security, corruption and his political career and aspirations."
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"Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East"
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Fort Hood Death Toll At 13 | [
"A 13th victim of yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood has died. The word is coming from public affairs officers at the post. That's the most important, and saddest, update on the story since we wrapped up our live-blogging last evening. The additional death means, authorities say, there are 30 people recovering from ... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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IRS Computer Glitch Caused By 'Master File' Issue | [
"Tuesday's tax day computer glitch at the IRS prevented the agency from accepting millions of tax returns and forced the IRS to extend the filing deadline for another day. We now have a better idea of what happened to cause the snafu. According to an IRS official, the problem arose at 4 a.m. EDT Tuesday, which was ... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Google Picks 5 Futuristic Idea Winners | [
"Google has announced the winners of a contest that will give out $10 million to people with futuristic ideas. The Internet giant received more than 150,000 submissions. The company has announced the five winners which include a project to put all legal documents in this country online."
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"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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Foxygen On World Cafe | [
"In a segment from January of last year — around the time they released their successful debut, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic — Foxygen's Jonathan Rado and Sam France turn up on World Cafe to perform and discuss songs from their album together. More recently, Foxygen has dropped hints about a... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Deneuve's 'Potiche': A Trophy Wife, But With Heft | [
"Catherine Deneuve radiates enough intelligence on-screen to be no one's idea of a mere trophy wife, but she makes a brave stab at playing one in Francois Ozon's brightly hued boulevard comedy Potiche. The year is 1977, and Deneuve's Suzanne is the chirpy, docile and by all appearances empty-headed spouse of R... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Re-Revising 'The History Of Jazz' | [
"For most contemporary music consumers, listening to jazz is a historical exercise. Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue is, at the time of writing, still No. 3 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart 61 years after it was released, much to the chagrin of the artists making music in the same tradition today. Ted Gioia, whose third e... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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The News Roundup For April 3, 2020 | [
"The White House says America will likely see between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths from coronavirus—many within the next month. While most governors have issued stay-at-home orders for residents, a few states have not, defying the recommendations of public health experts. And a record 6.6 million Americans applied fo... | [
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Texas Primary-Caucus Combo Explained | [
"Texans like to do things big. So why not have people vote twice on March 4? That's pretty much the way the Democratic contest in Texas is structured. There will be a daylong primary, and then, that same night, a caucus. Here's the pitch Barack Obama made at his rally Tuesday night in Houston: \"Now, I know this ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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'Potentially Historic' Blizzard To Hit Northeast | [
"Across the Northeast, people are gearing up for what forecasters say is likely to be a severe and “potentially historic” blizzard, in which snowfall could be measured in feet. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson talks to Peter Judge of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, about what the state is... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- North Korea's Warnings Bore More Than Alarm Those In South -- Thatcher's Funeral Set For April 17 -- Book News: Margaret Thatcher Authorized A Posthumous Biography -- 3 Things To Know About Louisville's Basketball Championship Other stories making headlines: -- \"Syria Rejects... | npr | {
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High Stakes, But No High Drama At Kagan Hearings | [
"Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan's Senate confirmation hearings this week had all the trappings typical of these relatively rare proceedings. (She would be just the 112th justice in the nation's history.) Proud family members, supporters and administration bigwigs filling rows of dark chairs behind the nominee. A... | [
"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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The GOP's Next Line Of Attack On Health Law | [
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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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A New Orleans Stoop: Solace After the Storm | [
"After Hurricane Katrina, Times-Picayune columnist Chris Rose's porch became an unofficial town hall and community center. Neighbors gathered there to sing songs, commiserate about the state of the city and \"solve\" New Orleans' problems. There were so few people in Rose's neighborhood, he says, that \"if you went... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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NPR News Special: Hour Three -- Expansion of Military Strikes to Other Countries | [
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"Good morning Monday's presidential inauguration continues to dominate the news. If you want to see how the day played out, check the live blogging we did. For all of NPR's coverage, click here. Meanwhile, we've started our day with news about the big freeze: -- Brrr! 'Dead Of Winter' Sets In; Coldest Air In Nearly... | npr | {
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Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football | [
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Just Keep Moving. And Sometimes, Double Your Distance | [
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"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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Smithsonian And National Zoo To Close After New Year's Day In Government Shutdown | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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James L. Tomasik, 58: Johnny Cash's 'Sunday Morning, Coming Down' | [
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Florida Man Who Shot And Killed A Black Man Over Parking Dispute Gets 20 Years | [
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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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Record producer and songwriter NEIL INNES | [
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Baseball Teams Are Acting Like Airlines | [
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The Political Winner From The Proposed NSA Changes? Rand Paul | [
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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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Fears Of Renewed Syrian Crackdown In Hama | [
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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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'The Divide': Civilization, Bottoming Out Fast | [
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Who Is Bin Laden Targeting in His Messages? | [
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N.J. Commuters Struggle To Get To Work A Day After Train Crash | [
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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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As A Public Option, Doctors Don't Mind Medicare | [
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Sorry, Saddam | [
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Children's Cries Brought Down Walls Of Indifference | [
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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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From Homeless To White House To 'The Martha Stewart Show' | [
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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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Doctors And Electronic Records | [
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Education Department Official Apologizes For 'Flippant' Campus Sexual Assault Comments | [
"Candice Jackson, the top civil rights enforcer at the Education Department, apologized this week for remarks made on the topic of campus sexual assault to <em>The New York Times</em> that she said were \"flippant.\" This comes as the department begins to change how it investigates claims of sexual assault, lending... | [
"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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A New Church Will Rise After A Shooting Shakes The Community | [
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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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Top Officer Calls For Ending 'Don't Ask' Policy | [
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Water, Water, Every Where — And Now Scientists Know Where It Came From | [
"Water on Earth is omnipresent and essential for life as we know it, and yet scientists remain a bit baffled about where all of this water came from: Was it present when the planet formed, or did the planet form dry and only later get its water from impacts with water-rich objects such as comets? A new study in the... | [
"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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Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final | [
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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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Preventable Accidents | [
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The Political Folk Song Of The Year | [
"When Alynda Lee Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff wrote the song \"The Body Electric,\" she knew it would make its way into the world, and hoped its effects would be palpable. Horrified by the rapes that have made tragic news from India to America's college campuses, the singer-songwriter noticed that her own pe... | [
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With Jobs Numbers Like These, It's Hard To See Why The Economy Is Slowing | [
"Updated at 9:31 a.m. ET The economy is slowing down, but it keeps creating jobs at a healthy pace. Employers added 164,000 jobs last month, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, the Labor Department said Friday. The jobless rate remains at a nearly 50-year low. Analysts had expected about 165,000 jobs to b... | [
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Politics Makes Abortion Training In Texas Difficult | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Next Generation Jazz Orchestra in Concert | [
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Project Promotes Writing The Wartime Experience | [
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"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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Hourly Earthquake Forecasts Available for California | [
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Movie Review: 'School of Rock' | [
"Cinematic teachers have spent decades hacking through blackboard jungles and dashing up down-staircases. But there may never have been a teaching movie quite like <EM>School of Rock</EM>, with overgrown kid Jack Black taking out his arena-rock frustrations on elementary school students. NPR's Bob Mondello reviews ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Once' Bitten: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova 2) Stage Star Turns to Martial Arts in 'Redbelt'"
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Trump Jr.'s Skittles Photo Taken By Former Refugee — And Used Without Permission | [
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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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Assessing Bush's European Trip | [
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New Research Shows People Are Not As Divided Along Political Lines As They Think | [
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Jobs Act Could Expand Funding For Startups | [
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Tchaikovsky's December | [
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The Economic Fallout Of The Pandemic Has Had A Profound Effect On Women | [
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Swinging with Gruber on 'Manhattan Broadcasts' | [
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New York Announces Crackdown On Nail Salons | [
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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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Renowned Mexican Environmentalist Isidro Baldenegro Lopez Is Murdered | [
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Obama To Address Off-Shore Drilling | [
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Before GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Plant, There Was The Poletown Neighborhood | [
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John McChesney Reports From San Francisco On The Introduction Of A Simple | [
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Graphic Cartoon Tests Press Freedom In S. Africa | [
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Sen. John Ensign's Parents Gave His Ex-Mistress $96,000 | [
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Will Washington State's Experiment Work For The Nation? | [
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The Latest From Haiti Following President Jovenel Moise's Assassination | [
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Virginia Plans To Sell Naming Rights To Roads | [
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Gloucester Casino Boat | [
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To Cut Or Not To Cut? | [
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Working In Shadows: Best U.S. Policy Toward Iran? | [
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Ashley Madison Hack Inspires Social Scientists To Look Behind The Names | [
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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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Susan Stamberg On NPR's 50th — A Memory Made In A Closet | [
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Tony Judt, Historian And Author, Dies At 62 | [
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