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Field Notes from 91.7 WVXU | [
"For kids who can't get enough science, Thane Maynard's Field Notes introduces listeners to Crystal Clear after-school programs."
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz | [
"A warning about this episode, which originally aired in 2017: the second half of this interview contains some honest and frank talk about sexual assault. Stephanie Beatriz stars in Brooklyn Nine Nine as Detective Rosa Diaz - easily the toughest cop in the precinct - she's brave, serious, and rides a motorcycle. Th... | [
"Comedians and actors Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell guess what people in the past thought the future would be like. heard on: Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight"
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Fatigue in the Friendly Skies | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Rare 'Inverted Jenny' Stamp Turns Up 60 Years After Theft | [
"In 1955, a block of four rare postage stamps was stolen from a display case at a convention. Over the years, two were recovered, but there were no signs of the others — until now. Six decades after the heist, one of the \"inverted Jenny\" stamps has surfaced at a New York auction house. \"It's one of the most noto... | [
"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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Lady Gaga In Pictures | [
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People With Felony Convictions In Tennessee Face Difficult, Expensive Voting Obstacles | [
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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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Sharon Holds Lead on Eve of Israeli Primary Election | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Where was Rev. Gene Robinson's Invocation? | [
"As part of NPR's in-depth inaugural coverage, the network broadcast the two-hour free, \"We are One\" concert at the Lincoln Memorial Jan. 18. But what wasn't included — angering some listeners — was the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson's invocation before the concert started. Robinson is the first openly gay Episcopal bish... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Washington's Weiner; Sarah Palin's Mystery Tour; A Good Reason to Hang up the Phone."
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CDC Sees Major Challenges Ahead In The Fight Against Zika | [
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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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South Korean Workers To Leave Industrial Zone In North | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Republican Thorn Ted Cruz Announces Run For President. -- Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech? -- Police To Release Findings Of Probe Into Rape Claims Made In 'Rolling Stone'. And here are more early headlines: Doctors Without Borders Claims World, U.N. Igno... | npr | {
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35 Women, 1 Story: Bill Cosby Accusers In 'New York Magazine' | [
"NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Noreen Malone about her New York Magazine cover story. For the first time ever, the majority of the women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault were photographed – 35 of the 46 who have come forward. There are also individual portraits with accounts from each of the women, w... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Pakistani Journalist Hamid Mir | [
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March Madness: Britain Leaving The EU | [
"Britain's official deadline to leave the EU is on March 29. Tomorrow, there's another vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to leave the EU. But if that doesn't pass, that puts the UK on a path for a \"hard Brexit,\" where Britain leaves the EU with no special deal in place. In that case, Britain and the EU's ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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Family's Sickness Subsides After Move From Trailer | [
"House members wrangled on Tuesday with manufacturers of trailers FEMA used to shelter people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Among the issues the lawmakers debated were whether unsafe levels of formaldehyde in the trailers caused health problems, whether the government was lax in its oversight standards for toxins... | [
"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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Mad Cow Disease in Japan | [
"The first case of mad cow disease in Asia has shown up in Japan. NPR's Joe Palca reports on the implications of this for the further spread of the disease more properly called BSE."
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Clinton, Trump Barnstorm Battleground States In Final Push | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Cooking Chicken Just Right with Chris Kimball | [
"Americans eat more chicken than any other kind of meat — on average 87 pounds a year per person. But they often do a terrible job of preparing it. \"Most of the time, people are over-cooking it,\" says Chris Kimball, host of America's Test Kitchen on PBS. We're a nation eating \"bad, overcooked chicken,\" he says... | [
"Stories: 1) Making 'Magic' (And Trouble) with Sarah Silverman 2) Tom Parker Bowles, Dining Out on Adventure"
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GM To Settle Criminal Case Involving Deadly Ignition Switches | [
"GM and federal prosecutors are expected announce a $900 million settlement in the mishandling of an ignition-switch defect. It led to more than 100 deaths and recalls of millions of GM vehicles."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Powerful Quake, Tourists, Residents (And Cows) Stranded In New Zealand. -- Prosecutors Question Julian Assange Over Sex Crime Accusations. And here are more early headlines: A Fifth Day Of Protest Following Trump's Election. (USA Today) President Obama Departs For... | npr | {
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JPMorgan Will Pay $4.5 Billion To Investors Of Toxic Securities | [
"JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to pay $4.5 billion to settle claims from investors who lost money on mortgage-backed securities that went sour as the U.S. housing market imploded. The settlement is with 21 institutional investors and is separate from the $13-billion-dollar agreement reached last month with the De... | [
"Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si... | npr | {
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Indiana Historical Society Begins Building A Coronavirus Collection | [
"In Indiana, restaurants and bars are shuttered, schools are closed, and like much of the country, people are being ordered to stay home. The Indiana Historical Society is trying to document what it's like to live in this time, and have asked the public to help. \"We thought, this is a period of time people are goi... | [
"Stories: 1) NYC Firefighters Share Memories From Ground Zero 2) No Language Legacy: Where's The Sept. 11 Vocab?"
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Faith-Based Lawsuit Settled | [
"A gay woman fired for her sexual orientation and a Jewish man rejected for a job based on his religion settle their lawsuit against a Methodist children's home and the state of Georgia. Churches and other religious groups that want government contracts to provide social service have monitored the case over concern... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Ecuador's New Civilian President | [
"Steven Dudley reports from Quito on Ecuador's new civilian president, Gustavo Noboa. Noboa assumed office after a military coup pushed out the former president Jamil Mahuad."
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"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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Policing The Trolls: The Ins and Outs of Comment Moderation | [
"Internet comment sections seem by nature to breed both insightful musings and the foulest bile. Many readers and comment writers complain to us about their frustrations in trying to understand what rules, if any, lie behind how the comments are moderated. NPR, like many news organizations, constantly walks a tight... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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U.S. Clinic Opens In Haiti To Deluge Of Injured | [
"A week after a magnitude-7 earthquake hit Haiti, emergency medical teams sponsored by the U.S. government are getting into place in Port-au-Prince. On Monday, a combination medical and surgical unit was set up on the grounds of a partially destroyed technical school. The facility is adjacent to a soccer field wh... | [
"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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Week In Politics: Capitalism Versus Democracy | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with our regular 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 the race between President Obama and presumptive Republican candidate Mitt Romney, and the tension between capitalism an... | [
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Kitamura Is Out With Another Novel That Transcends Languages And Borders | [
"NPR's Noel King speaks to author Katie Kitamura about her new novel: <em>Intimacies</em>. It's about an interpreter who works at the International Criminal Court in The Hague."
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"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Stories Emerge of Lives Lost in Bridge Collapse | [
"Grim work continues Sunday in Minneapolis. Divers are still searching the Mississippi River for the remains of victims of Wednesday's bridge collapse that killed five people. Dozens are still recovering from injuries, and at least eight people are missing. The event has taken an emotional toll on residents of th... | [
"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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Coronavirus Cancellations And Travel Bans: Google Is Latest | [
"Updated at 11:57 a.m. ET Wednesday Google is the latest company to cancel a big event and curb employee travel as the global spread of the coronavirus outbreak has struck fear across the business world. The tech company called off its flagship developers conference, called I/O, which was scheduled for May in Mount... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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President Obama Signs Tax-Cut Bill Into Law | [
"President Obama signed the biggest tax-cut bill in years into law after the House approved the measure late Thursday in a rare bipartisan deal that could be a blueprint for compromise in a new era of divided government. Despite weeks of acrimony over the measure, much of it from Democrats, the bill passed around m... | [
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Candidates Fund-raise for Hurricane Relief | [
"First Lady Laura Bush and Potential First Lady Cindy McCain appeared together at the abbreviated RNC opener this afternoon to plug the fundraising effort for victims of Hurricane Gustav. Due to fears about impropriety amid a natural disaster, this afternoon's proceedings eschewed fanfare and partisan grandstanding... | [
"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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A.M. Homes: Short Stories Are 'Food For The Soul And For The Mind' | [
"A chat room for bird lovers. A summit on genocide. A superstore where someone's abandoned a baby. These are the settings for just a few of the short stories in A.M.Homes' new collection, Days of Awe — her first in more than 15 years. \"I think there's a compression to short stories, and a kind of sense that there'... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Organized Religion, The Jewish Vote, And Matthew McConaughey | [
"In this week's podcast of weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em>, a look at organized religion, and the Jewish vote. Plus, making the Olympics sound just right, Olympics' music mash-up, and the Olympics party-pooper, writer Ian Sinclair. Also, DJ Betto Arcos, Matthew McConaughey, and singer Mozella."
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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What's The Longest Word In The English Language? | [
"The longest word? Well, that depends on what we mean by \"word.\" If a word is coined just to be long, like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, should that count? Here are the top candidates. One comes from Shakespeare (of course.) In Love's Labour's Lost, a clown named Costard, arrested for having unlawful fling ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Political Corner: CIA Leaks, Condi Rice, Rosa Parks | [
"NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams and his guests discuss the CIA leak investigations of White House staff, Secretary of State Condolezza Rice's popularity among blacks and Rosa Parks' life and legacy. Guests: Donna Brazile, political strategist and former campaign manager for Democratic presidential nominee A... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Top Stories: More Frigid Weather; Dramatic College Football Finish | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hang In There Another Day Or So, Warmer Air Is Coming. -- Florida State Wins A Thriller To Take College Championship. And here are more early headlines: Report: Embattled L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca To Retire. (Los Angeles Times) Federal Judge Strikes Down Chicago Law ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Chicago's Merc, Board of Trade Finally Merge | [
"The Chicago Board of Trade voted to join forces with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which pursued CBOT for months and shelled out nearly $12 billion. The merger creates the world's largest one-stop futures and options market for everything from interest rates to pork bellies."
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Tax Deal Reached In '86, So Why Not Now? | [
"<em>Weekend Edition Saturday</em> host Scott Simon speaks with former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley about the current negotiations in Washington over the federal budget. As a senator, Bradley, a Democrat, helped lead negotiations over the bipartisan Tax Reform Act of 1986. Bradley says Washington has become increas... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Double Take 'Toons: Not Worth A Plugged Nickel? | [
"September 2008 marked the beginning of the darkest days of the worst financial calamity to hit the U.S. since the Great Depression. Jen Sorensen caters a fifth-anniversary party, while Eric Allie doubts America has found the cure for its still sluggish economy."
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Ledger's Last Film Among Highlights At Cannes | [
"On the first full weekend of the Cannes Film Festival, Rebecca Roberts checks in with Charles Ealy, an editor with the Austin (Texas) American Statesman, who travels to southern France every year for the festival. Ealy talks about several movies showing there, including Heath Ledger's last film, The Imaginarium o... | [
"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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Artist Louise Bourgeois Dies At 98 | [
"Artist Louise Bourgeois died in New York at the age of 98 Monday. Known primarily as a sculptor, Bourgeois was a leading figure in 20th century art. Her works were provocative and disturbing, but often playful."
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Brazil Elections Part I | [
"<Br> Guests: <Br><Br> <STRONG>Martin Kaste</STRONG><Br> * NPR's Correspondent in South America<Br><Br> <STRONG>Larry Birns</STRONG><Br> * Political Economist <Br> * Director, Council on Hemispheric Affairs<Br><Br> <STRONG>Riordan Roett</STRONG><Br> * Professor and Director, The Western Hemisphere Program<Br><Br>... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Rebels Kill African Union Peacekeepers in Darfur | [
"At least 10 African Union soldiers were killed in Darfur over the weekend when about 1,000 rebels from the Sudan Liberation Army, the largest rebel group in Darfur, attacked the peacekeepers' base outside the town of Haskanita. The attack took place during the same weekend that Sudan allowed in a group of internat... | [
"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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As Shutdown Looms, Is Any Solution In Sight? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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An Hour That Focuses On | [
"An hour that focuses on wedding music has to include the Wedding March from Mendelssohn's incidental music for \"A Midsummer Night's Dream.\" We'll hear that along with three other pieces from Mendelssohn's score performed in concert at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland by the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, conduc... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Time Travel And The Right Way To Be Pushy | [
"We all took ourselves to see Looper last weekend, and we've all got opinions. Was it confusing? Full of holes? Exciting? Moving? Too bloody? Not bloody enough? And what about Joseph Gordon-Levitt's prosthetic makeup and that thing that happened to Paul Dano? From Looper, we move on to time travel in pop culture mo... | [
"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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Syrian Opposition Leader Resigns In Frustration | [
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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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Slate's Chatterbox: Edwards, the Post-Vietnam Candidate | [
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Evangelical: Religious Right Has Distorted the Faith | [
"President Bush and the Republican Party find strong support among evangelical voters. But in his new book, Thy Kingdom Come, author Randall Balmer says that allegiance is misplaced. \"I don't find much that I recognize as Christian\" in the religious right, says Balmer, a professor of religion at Barnard College, ... | [
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Singer Tim Lambesis Arrested In Alleged Plot To Kill Wife | [
"Tim Lambesis, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band As I Lay Dying, has been arrested on suspicion that he plotted to kill his estranged wife. Lambesis, 32, allegedly tried to hire an undercover detective to kill his wife, Meggan, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. The heavily ta... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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The Destructive Power Of Water | [
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Hilary Hahn And Jennifer Higdon: Live Chat on September 20th At Noon | [
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"An encore from violinist Robert McDuffie: George Gershwin's \"It Ain't Necessarily So.\" Recorded in concert with pianist Charles Abramovic at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. (92nd Street Y)"
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Taking Tomatoes Back To Their Tasty Roots | [
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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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Political advisor and gay activist, DAVID MIXNER | [
"1: Political advisor and gay activist, DAVID MIXNER. His new book, \"Stranger Among Friends\" (Bantam Books), is a memoir of the 1992 Clinton campaign and life inside the Clinton White House. MIXNER was pivotal in getting then-Governor Clinton the support of gay voters and was hopeful that the Democratic victory w... | [
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Egyptian Court Sentences Ousted President Morsi To Death | [
"An Egyptian court has sentenced ousted President Mohammed Morsi to death. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the <em>London Times</em> correspondent in Cairo, Bel Trew."
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The Sinking of the Dorchester | [
"On the night of February 3, 1943, a German submarine fired three torpedoes off the coast of Greenland, sinking a U.S. Army troop ship, the Dorchester, with more than 900 men on board. The ship sank quickly and nearly 700 men died -- the third largest loss of life at sea in World War II. Onboard with the soldiers w... | [
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Health Care Costs Push A Staggering Number Of People Into Extreme Poverty | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Google Reportedly Fires Employee Who Slammed Diversity Efforts | [
"Updated 11:30 p.m. ET A senior software engineer reportedly has been fired by Google after a memo he wrote criticizing diversity initiatives was leaked and sparked protests on social media. The 3,300-word document that has been shared across Google's internal networks says \"biological causes\" are part of the rea... | [
"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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NPR's Approach To A Reported Presidential Profanity Evolves | [
"Note to readers: this post uses profanity that may offend some. First NPR didn't use \"the word\" and then it did. I'm referring, of course, to the vulgar slur (\"shithole countries\") President Trump was reported to have used to disparage African nations during a meeting Thursday on immigration with lawmakers at ... | [
"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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Is Dungeon & Dragons Too Popular for its Fans? | [
"A new version of Dungeons & Dragons makes it easier for outsiders to get in on the action, which has some fans of the game upset. D&D player C. Robert Cargill, a staff writer for Ain't It Cool News, has a review and a look at the controversy."
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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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Albert Ayler: 'Holy Ghost' | [
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Muses And Metaphor 2012: Tweet Us Your Poetry! | [
"Poetry and social media join forces in April, as Tell Me More celebrates National Poetry Month with the Muses and Metaphor series. We'll feature poems exchanged via Twitter by NPR fans — always in 140 characters or fewer. Tweet your poem using the hashtag: #TMMPoetry. You can read some of our recent favorites via ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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New Reno Ballpark Offers Escape From Troubles | [
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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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A Holiday Treat: Lower Prices At The Pump | [
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E.U. Meeting In Egypt Does Little To Quell Political Crisis | [
"European Union envoy Catherine Ashton completed a round of talks in Cairo with Egyptian officials and opposition leaders including ousted president Mohammed Morsi. Ashton says she will continue her mediation efforts to resolve Egypt's worsening political crisis."
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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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It's ScuttleButton Time! | [
"Just back from my final bit of traveling before the election, this last stop a visit to member station WFSU in Tallahassee, Fla., and a dinner/speech before the wonderful and politically obsessed folks at the Tiger Bay Club. More details on Monday. But first, ScuttleButton. Don't forget how to play. As you know,... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's Amazon!; The Holy Doorman; Father Stealthmas."
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'I Feel Like I'm Free When I'm Dancing There': Love And Pride On The Dance Floor | [
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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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Richard Berry: How Can Cities Create Opportunities For The Homeless? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Building Humane Cities. About Richard Berry's TED Talk As Albuquerque's mayor, Richard Berry tried a new approach to addressing panhandling: offering work and connecting homeless with city services. He says it's a more humane option more cities can try. About Richard Berry Rich... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Michael Recovery: Florida Panhandle Tries To Dig Out | [
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Google Forking Over $500 Million In Online Pharmacy Ad Settlement | [
"It's official. Google has agreed to settle a federal probe into ads it ran for online Canadian pharmacies by forfeiting $500 million. The settlement had been widely anticipated since May, when the online powerhouse disclosed it had set aside that amount \"in connection with a potential resolution of an investigati... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Drowning In Parenting Advice? Here's Some Advice For That | [
"At my baby's six-month appointment a few months back, I got a one-pager from the pediatrician titled \"Starting Solid Foods.\" \"It is critical that the baby develop a taste for rice cereal at the beginning, to offset the loss of iron from formula or breast milk,\" it reads. Sounds serious. Then come the all caps:... | [
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Olympic Technology: Faster, Stronger, Higher | [
"New technologies are transforming the Turin Olympics in almost every area, from forecasting the weather to judging figure skating. It's a virtual high-tech arms race, with even the most basic sports now technology dependent."
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Fifty Shades Dorkier | [
"Twilight fan-fiction-turned best-selling romance trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey is based in Seattle. This game provides more risqué descriptions of other famous films and television shows that are set in and around the city. Heard on: Nicole Byer: Nailed It!"
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Former Ambassador To Russia Argues For Tough Response To Crimea | [
"In a recent New York Times opinion piece titled “Confronting Putin’s Russia,” former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul argues for a strong approach to Putin. He says sanctions won’t get Russia to leave Crimea. ”We cannot say how long the current autocratic government in Russia ... | [
"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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Man Accused In 1998 Bombings Of U.S. Embassies Dies In Custody | [
"Updated at 11:20 a.m. ET Abu Anas al-Libi, the man who allegedly planned the 1998 attack on U.S. embassy buildings in East Africa and was awaiting trial in America, has died of complications from liver surgery, the Justice Department confirms. Al-Libi, believed to have been an al-Qaida operative, was captured by U... | [
"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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Piano Jazz Presents: Holiday Memories With Michael Feinstein | [
"This week, Piano Jazz celebrates the season with a set of holiday favorites, as well as some surprises never heard on the program before. Guest host Michael Feinstein performs and presents tunes from the Piano Jazz archive, as well as some treasures from his own extensive collection of recordings by the masters of... | [
"Not long after he distinguished himself as a jazz pianist, the late great Billy Taylor became a broadcaster, educator and general ambassador for the art form he loved. After he died in late 2010, the Kennedy Center — where Taylor served as artistic advisor for jazz — gathered many of the musicians who had been tou... | npr | {
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Wilco: Back To The Beginning | [
"After the 1994 demise of Uncle Tupelo, the band's two leaders went their separate ways. Jay Farrar struck out on his own with Son Volt, while Jeff Tweedy took the rest of Uncle Tupelo with him to form Wilco. While the latter group's first album, 1995's A.M., remained firmly in the alt-rock vein of Uncle Tupelo, 19... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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Slain Pentagon Officer Was Stabbed Without Provocation, The FBI Says | [
"The FBI says George Gonzalez, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer who was killed in Tuesday's violent incident at a Pentagon bus platform, was attacked without provocation. Investigators report that Austin William Lanz, 27, most recently of Acworth, Ga., stepped off a bus and immediately lunged at Gonzale... | [
"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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Week in Review: Goss, Moussaoui, Darfur | [
"A discussion of highlights of the week's news, with topics including the departure of CIA chief Porter Goss, the life sentence delivered to Zacarias Moussaoui and a tenuous peace deal in Darfur."
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Trump Fires National Security Adviser John Bolton | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti John Bolton is out as national security adviser. Now what for U.S. foreign policy? Guests James Dobbins, served in several State Department and White House posts, including U.S. ambassador to the European Union, assistant secretary of state for European affairs and special representative fo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Digital Music: A Conversation with The Ethicist | [
"Today's music fans are having a harder time than ever telling right from wrong. Digital downloads and file-sharing websites have blurred the lines of what is OK and not-OK in acquiring music. Is getting music for free always wrong? How about burning a CD to give to a friend? Randy Cohen writes \"The Ethicist\" col... | [
"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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Biological Rythm Genes | [
"N-P-R's Joe Palca reports that researchers have isolated a gene in mice which controls their internal biological rhythms. The findings suggest that the so-called `clock gene' is located not only in the brain but in other organs, such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, and reproductive organs."
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The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of David Cross | [
"When actor David Cross found out that IFC wanted to renew his cult TV show, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, for a third season after a gap of four years, he was incredulous. \"I [was] like, 'How? How can there be a third season? The whole world blows up,'\" Cross told guest host Faith Salie on th... | [
"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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U.N. Report Calls for Closing Prison at Guantanamo | [
"A United Nations report charges that some practices at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay amount to torture. The report calls for the prison to be closed and all detainees either tried or released. The U.S. rejects those allegations and says it treats all detainees humanely. Guests: Con Coughlin, defense and sec... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Chemicals At Flooded Texas Plant In Danger Of Exploding | [
"A chemical plant just northeast of Houston is at risk of explosion following the failure of refrigeration equipment that is needed to cool the volatile compounds produced there. The CEO of Arkema Inc., Rich Rowe, said Wednesday that the Crosby, Texas, facility is flooded by 6 feet of water and that both primary an... | [
"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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Immigration And The Argument Against Citizenship | [
"<em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> host Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Lou Barletta from Pennsylvania, about the current push for immigration reform in Congress. Barletta served as the Mayor of Hazleton, Pa., during its controversial crackdown on illegal immigration in 2006 and 2007. The laws Barletta cham... | [
"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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The Seamy Side Of Youth Basketball | [
"March Madness is the biggest month in college basketball. But the madness can start long before students get to college. Some coaches with little or no experience recruit kids as young as eight, dangling big dreams in front of families. Host Michel Martin speaks with George Dohrmann about his book <em>Play Their H... | [
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'Bhutto': For Pakistan's Heroine, A Hagiography | [
"A new documentary about Benazir Bhutto lets a full hour go by before entertaining the mildest doubts about its subject, the hugely popular prime minister of Pakistan who was assassinated on her triumphant return to Karachi from exile in 2007. Bhutto is smart and thorough on the inflamed history of Pakistan. But as... | [
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Nailbiters And Tiebreakers In London Olympics | [
"It was a big day for sprinters in track and field Saturday. NPR's Mike Pesca joins guest host Linda Wertheimer with news from the 2012 London Olympics and the many ways to break a tie."
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White House Aspirants Seek to Claim Black Vote | [
"Democratic presidential hopefuls are already competing to command the largest share of the black vote in 2004, and to increase the turnout at polls. White candidates must contend with the Rev. Al Sharpton, and possibly former Illinois senator Carol Moseley-Braun. NPR's Mara Liasson reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Sectarian Violence Shakes Iraq in Wake of Attack | [
"The attack on a Shiite shrine in Samarra set off a spasm of sectarian violence in Iraq. Some Sunni Arab groups suspended talks with Shiite and Kurdish parties and none of this bodes well for U.S. hopes of a new government that represents all sides. Guests: Bobby Ghosh, senior Baghdad correspondent for Time magaz... | [
"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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Book Club Of The Air: Antonia By Willa | [
"Join Talk of the Nation for the December meeting of the Book Club of the Air. This month's selection is Willa Cather's My Antonia , considered to be a precursor to other great literary works of the 20th Century. It's a classic portrait of pioneer and prairie, and one's woman's quest for happiness. So grab you... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Survivor Of Pennsylvania Clergy Sex Abuse Shares His Story | [
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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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Live: A Celebration Of Life | [
"Friends and family celebrated Leroy's life in Silver Spring, Md., on Sunday. We also invited you guys to a live chat while it happened. What follows are archived versions of the audio and chat. You can also download the audio by following the link above."
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"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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Why Does Iowa Vote First, Anyway? | [
"Since 1972, Iowa has held the first presidential nominating contests in the country. Over the years, the Iowa caucuses have grown in size, scope and importance, sometimes launching underdogs to the presidency or upsetting established political juggernauts. It's easy to accept Iowa's role in presidential elections ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Economists See (OK-ish) Growth In 2013 | [
"Suddenly, the new year is looking a bit brighter — at least in the eyes of most economists and investors. On Day 1 of 2013, Congress voted to veer away from the \"fiscal cliff\" by passing a package of provisions that avoided broad tax hikes and big spending cuts. And on Day 2, stock prices shot up. \"There's a lo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Green New Deal Aims To Address Climate Change. Would It Work Without Nuclear Power? | [
"With David Folkenflik You say we have to tackle climate change. Fine. But can you do it without nuclear power? It’s a hot-button issue for environmentalists. And the Green New Deal sidesteps it. Guests Lisa Friedman, reporter for the New York Times focusing on climate and the environmental policy. (@LFFriedman) Gr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Manu Chao, Stan Getz, Andrew Bird, Variations on the All Things Considered Theme | [
"George Pelecis, a string quartet tribute to REM, Manu Chao, NewGrange, variations on the All Things Considered theme song, Stan Getz, and Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire! Download this show in the All Songs Considered podcast. Sign up for the All Songs Considered newsletter and we'll tell you when new music features ar... | [
"Robert Plant: \"Angel Dance\" Superchunk: \"Digging For Something\" Bostich and Fussible: \"Centinela\" Black Milk: \"Warning (Keep Bouncing)\" The Bad Plus: \"Never Stop\" Iggy And The Stooges: \"No Fun\" *Includes interview with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival... | npr | {
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Do Movie Audiences Have a Tin Ear? | [
"What has become of the movie musical? The most recent attempt -- <em>Idlewild</em> from the rap group OutKast -- flopped at the box office. Entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell and Scott Simon ponder the status of films built around singing and dancing."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Prognosis Worsens For Shortages In Primary Care | [
"The U.S. could have nearly 63,000 fewer doctors than needed by 2015, according to a projection from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Some health experts argue that allowing physician assistants and nurse practitioners to provide more care could help."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead-Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds | [
"While Democrats remain more likely than Republicans to support new measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, a majority of U.S. adults from both political parties now agree more steps are needed to fight the pandemic, according to the latest results from a large ongoing survey. \"The bad news here is that ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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