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Excerpt: The Serpent Garden | [
"One In the hour past midnight three bobbing lanterns could be seen making slow progress through a dug-up area where a new building was rising in the ruins of the Outer Temple. Two of the men with lanterns were carrying shovels. The third, tall and richly dressed, was guiding an old blind man holding a long, forked... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Same-Sex Marriage Demonstrations: Historical View | [
"NPR's Liane Hansen and law professor Sarah Gordon of the University of Pennsylvania discuss the demonstrations held in several U.S. cities by advocates of same sex marriage. Professor Gordon says the increasingly public events are a classic example of the American way to challenge laws."
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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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Foreign Policy: It's Still Mubarak's Egypt | [
"Steven A. Cook is the Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Hosni Mubarak will not go away. Even as Egyptians go to the polls to elect a new president this weekend, the old one is allegedly flirting with death in a prison hospital, capturing the country's at... | [
"A striking passage buried in Saturday's NYT lead story on the massive cost of the war: \"Representative John Murtha, Democrat of Pennsylvania and chairman of a subcommittee on defense appropriations, said in an interview that because of concerns about President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, he thought a majority of... | npr | {
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Florida Cracks Down on Prescription Drug Fraud | [
"Florida authorities charge 19 people with fraudulently selling adulterated, stolen and even re-labeled prescription drugs used by cancer and AIDS patients. Florida officials say the drugs were seized once they were discovered, and that none have been uncovered at retail chains. NPR's Phillip Davis reports."
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'Barbrabilia' on the Block at Streisand Auction | [
"Saturday in Los Angeles, hundreds of Barbra Streisand fans are forking over thousands of dollars to buy a bit of \"Barbrabilia.\" More than 400 pieces are being auctioned off live and with bids online, all for Barbara's favorite charities. Fans of the Funny Girl just can't get enough. Alex Cohen of member station... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Remembering Neeley Wells | [
"Neeley Wells first talked to Rachel Martin in 2013. Neeley had been living with stage four ovarian cancer for 13 years, and blogging about it. She died last week at the age of 44."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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U.S. Transit Authorities Work on Security | [
"The July 7, 2005, attacks on the London transit system was a wakeup call to metropolitan systems around the world. In the United States, steps to improve transit security have included a Florida conference to instruct transit workers on suspicious situations. And in Baltimore, Md., the federal government has teste... | [
"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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Skating Out Classroom Stress As A 'Derby Dame' | [
"The NPR Ed team is discovering what teachers do when they're not teaching. Pilot? Artist? Bartender? Explore our Secret Lives of Teachers series. Every fall, on the first day of school, Nina Park greets her new honors English class with a game called \"two truths and a lie.\" Her students, 10th-graders at TechBost... | [
"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Car Culture, Jet Packs And The Music Of Vince Gill And Paul Franklin | [
"In this week's podcast of Weekends on All Things Considered, we take a look at the millennial generation's ambivalence towards cars. We also look at the very real possibility of owning a jet pack, and a listen to Vince Gill's and Paul Franklin's love letter to classic country."
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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DACA Recipient Dads Celebrate Father's Day And SCOTUS Ruling | [
"For Father's Day, DACA recipient fathers share their feelings in light of the Supreme Court's ruling, which allows more than 600,000 immigrants to stay in the U.S."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Michele Bachmann: Evolution Of A 'Cultural Warrior' | [
"NPR has been profiling some of the Republicans who are considering a presidential run in 2012, to find out what first sparked their interest in politics. Read more of the profiles. When TV news shows want somebody to enthusiastically rip into President Obama, Michele Bachmann is a reliable choice. One of her favor... | [
"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Bush Business Meeting | [
"President Elect George W. Bush met with business leaders today in Austin to discuss troubling signs in the national economy. But while the midday meeting was underway, news came that the Federal Reserve had cut interest rates. That brought a strong reaction from many of the participants. NPR's Don Gonyea is in Aus... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Have The Crackdowns On Immigration Gone Too Far? | [
"The architect of Arizona's controversial immigration law has been voted out of office. That law and similar statutes are undergoing difficult court challenges. And the strictest law, in Alabama, has ignited a withering backlash expected to force major changes. Have the crackdowns on illegal immigration finally ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Octogenarian Couple Donates $10 Million Insect Collection | [
"It's a love story for the ages: a boy, a girl and more than a million bugs. Lois and Charlie O'Brien, two octogenarian entomologists, have spent their life together chasing insects around the world — some 60 years of romance and field work. Now the married scientists are donating their vast insect collection to Ar... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside... | npr | {
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Restoring San Francisco Bay's Salt Ponds | [
"The most ambitious environmental restoration project in the West is underway on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay. Wetlands experts are turning thousands of acres of industrial salt ponds back into marshlands for fish and wildlife."
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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The Anti-Terrorism Campaign and the Fall Race | [
"The White House releases new documents highlighting the rhetoric of terrorists and Congress returns to Capitol Hill in mid-campaign. Which issues stand out? Robert Siegel asks columnists E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Story Behind IRS's April 15 | [
"NPR's Art Silverman wondered why the Internal Revenue Service gives private taxpayers an April 15 deadline for filing. In a quest for an answer, he meanders through Washington, D.C. to find the truth. Along the way people speculate, often incorrectly. Finally the IRS sends a spokesman out to set the record straigh... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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News Brief: Sri Lanka Attacks, Russian Interference, Kim-Putin Summit | [
"Sri Lanka holds funerals for victims. Jared Kushner says the probes into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. North Korean and Russian leaders to meet Thursday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum. -- Cardinal George Pell To Face Sexual Assault Charges In Australia. -- In Japan, Old Robot Dogs Get A Buddhist Send Off. And here are more early headlines: Report: Mueller's Questions For President Trump. (New Y... | npr | {
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In Samsung's Messy Phone Recall, Lack Of Transparency Takes Center Stage | [
"Now that Samsung's Galaxy Note 7s have caught fire even after the phone-maker said it had changed battery suppliers, and the real cause of overheating remains a mystery, the Korean tech giant is facing new questions about its transparency throughout the recall debacle. It has been a week since Samsung pulled the p... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Memo To The Rest of You... | [
"In the latest political love poem from the national media to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new edition of Esquire magazine proclaims that the governor is leading the nation into a ¿new kind of politics.¿\n\nThe March cover story, ¿The President of 12% of Us,¿ takes a quick tour of recent political goings-on in Califo... | [
"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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Boom Tic Boom: Live From 92Y Tribeca | [
"Drummer Allison Miller, a go-to choice for jazz heavies and arena-level singer-songwriters alike, has made time to cultivate her own working band in the past few years. Boom Tic Boom features some of her favorite female instrumentalists in pianist Myra Melford and violinist Jenny Scheinman, as well as a long-runni... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Pianist Markus Groh Performs | [
"Pianist Markus Groh performs the Intermezzo in E-flat minor from Six Pieces for Piano by Johannes Brahms. Recorded in January at Dumbarton United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. (WETA, Washington)"
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"Pianists Pierre-Alain Volondat and Patrick De Hooge play the \"Souvenirs de Bayreuth,\" by Andre Messager and Gabriel Faure."
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Daniel Levitin: Your Brain on Music | [
"Forum explores the perception of music in the human brain with psychologist Daniel J. Levitin, author of \"This is Your Brain on Music.\""
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"Stories: 1) Martha Weinman Lear, Plumbing the Forgetful Mind 2) Calculating the Cost of the National Debt"
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Health Officials: Listeria Outbreak Kills 13 | [
"A listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes from Colorado has infected 72 people in the United States and killed 13, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday. The food-borne outbreak is the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a decade, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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Lebanon Coordinates Prisoner Swap For Soldiers Held By Al-Qaida-Linked Group | [
"Lebanon coordinated a prisoner swap for soldiers who have been held hostage over a year by an al-Qaida-linked Syrian rebel group."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Chimpanzees Endangered, No Longer Eligible For Most Research | [
"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that chimpanzees in captivity are now considered endangered and ineligible for certain biomedical research. Chimps are the closely related to humans and are the preferred animal for testing. Some research will continue, but only if it’s beneficial to the chimp... | [
"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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Remembering a 1966 'Sip-In' for Gay Rights | [
"The Mattachine Society was one of the first gay rights groups in the country. On April 21, 1966 they staged a \"Sip-In\": they went into a tavern, declared that they were gay, ordered a drink — and waited to be served, or turned away, in order to sue."
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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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High-Speed Trading Defines A New Era | [
"If you asked a medieval farmer if he had an hour to spare, he would have asked you, \"What's an hour?\" If you asked a renaissance shipwright if he had a second to spare, he would have asked you, \"What's a second?\" If you asked a factory worker at the turn of the 20th century if she had a millisecond to spare, s... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Free Tibet Flag Gets Climber Bounced from Everest | [
"Scott Simon takes a moment to note the plight of an American man who lost his chance to climb Mt. Everest after Nepalese officials found out he was carrying a Free Tibet flag and kicked him off the mountain."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Special Section: Diversity | [
"Accuracy Guideline: For more accurate stories, seek diverse perspectives. We tell stronger, better-informed stories when we sample a variety of perspectives on what we're covering. The best reporting draws on the experiences of experts, influential figures and laypeople from across the demographic spectrum. A stor... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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How Biden And Trump Reacted To Pro-Trump Extremists Breaching The U.S. Capitol | [
"A rally in support of President Trump turned chaotic on Wednesday. NPR looks at how President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden reacted to the insurection at the U.S. Capitol."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Jack Black and Bun B | [
"Jack Black will talk to guest host Susan Orlean about which came first, the acting or the music. He'll also talk about why he'd like to work with David Lynch and why he almost didn't take the part in High Fidelity. Then, we'll revisit Jesse's conversation with the rapper Bun B. He was one half of UGK, and remains ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Tiger Woods' Major Championship Streak Ends | [
"South Korea's Y. E. Yang became the first Asian-born golfer to win a major tournament. He pulled off an upset by rallying to beat Tiger Woods by three shots to win the 91st PGA Championship. This is the first time in 14 years that Tiger Woods has not won a major championship."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Tens Of Thousands Expected Today At Florida Rally For Trayvon Martin . -- The Arguments Begin: Supreme Court Takes Up Health Care Starting Today. -- It's 'Unbelievable To Me,' Says Wife Of Army Sgt. Accused In Afghan Killings. -- Is GOP Race At 'Tipping Point' Or Destined To K... | npr | {
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Hold The Cheese: Israelis Sway Domino's To Make Vegan Pizza | [
"In the U.S., Big Pizza is locked in a battle that's as much a testament to gluttony as it is to food science: How much cheese can you possibly stuff inside of wheat dough? Earlier this year, Pizza Hut took it to the next level with the Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza: a regular pizza ringed with \"pockets\" oozing a five... | [
"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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'Ig Nobels' Bestowed On Dubious Achievements | [
"Nobel laureates handed out some prizes this week: The Ig Nobels. On behalf of a Harvard humor magazine, honors were given for dubious achievements like calculating why pregnant women don't tip over."
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Adding Up The Cost Of Military Action In Libya | [
"In missiles alone, the first day of enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya cost the United States $100 million. That's an estimate from the National Journal, which took a long look at how much the U.S. could expect to spend over the course of these attacks: The ultimate total that the United States spends will hing... | [
"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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Most Soldiers Cleared In D.R. Congo Mass Rape Trial | [
"The verdict is in for the largest rape trial ever held in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Of the 39 soldiers accused of raping at least 135 women and girls, two were convicted and 13 were cleared. The remaining men were convicted of theft. According to the United Nations, both the government and rebel groups hav... | [
"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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'Little Book' Tells A Wonderfully Big Story | [
"Selden Edwards' debut novel, The Little Book, has what they call in the publishing biz a great \"back story.\" Edwards began writing the novel in 1974 when he was a newly minted English teacher; during summer vacations (and, I would guess, tedious faculty meetings) over the next 30 years, Edwards kept plugging awa... | [
"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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Shrink The FAFSA? Good Luck With That | [
"Look closely. Buried deep in President Obama's 2016 budget (Page 41) is a proposal to cut up to 30 questions from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The Obama administration has already done a lot to make the FAFSA easier — if not shorter. Online technology now allows students to skip question... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Washington, D.C., Parked In Second Place For Worst Traffic | [
"NPR's Renee Montagne leaves her West Coast post to host in D.C. this week. That means she's hopping from the worst commute in the country to the second worst."
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Episode 721: Unbuilding A City | [
"Shrinking cities have a problem: Millions of abandoned, falling-apart houses. Often, knocking them down is the best solution. But it can be remarkably hard to do that. On today's show, we visit a single block in Baltimore and figure out why it's so hard to knock down buildings — even when everybody wants them gone... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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What Did We Learn This Week | [
"David and Tom reflect on some of the show's more memorable moments."
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California City, California Faces Water Woes Amid Ongoing Drought | [
"Californians are backsliding in their efforts to conserve water in the face of ongoing drought. According to recent water use numbers, the state’s urban residents saved water at a rate of about 22 percent in June compared with the same month in 2013. That’s down from 28 percent in May. One of the worst... | [
"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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Slate's Book Club: The Myth of the Supermom | [
"What's new on a supermom's to-do list? Working, cooking, carpooling and reading volumes of books about what she's doing wrong... NPR's Madeleine Brand talks with <EM>Slate</EM> contributor Ann Hulbert about a new wave of books that tackle the myth of the supermom."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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When Names Live on as Common Nouns | [
"Linguist Geoff Nunberg examines how surnames live on as nouns. From boycott to luddite -- many words started out as someone's name, though the owner is long forgotten."
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U.S. Human Rights Report Points to U.S. Allies | [
"The U.S. State Department has released its annual report on human rights, detailing cases of abuse and repression in countries such as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The report also describes torture in Egypt and Jordan. Amnesty International criticizes the U.S. for \"outsourcing torture\" in the war on terrorism to co... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Considering Cashing in Frequent Flyer Miles | [
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Today Marks Dual Landmarks In American History | [
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Friday News Roundup - International | [
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First In Series On Miep Gies | [
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Agreement Reached In West Coast Ports Labor Dispute | [
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A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Can Deficit Reduction Panels Get Congress' Attention | [
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"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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SUVs, Trucks Hit with Fuel Economy Rule | [
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Pakistani Schoolgirl Wounded In Taliban Attack Addresses U.N. | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Bjarke Ingels: An Architect For A Moment Or An Era? | [
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"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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Hear: A New Plan For Toxic Assets | [
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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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Dozens Killed in String of Bombings in Iraq | [
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Can The Forces Unleashed By Trump's Big Election Lie Be Undone? | [
"Last Wednesday, just before a mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an insurrection that left five dead, the president stood before a huge crowd gathered in front of the White House for a so-called \"Save America\" rally. Trump whipped up his supporters, repeating a false claim that he has made... | [
"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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Report: Federal Spending On Kids Declines For First Time In 30 Years | [
"For the first time since the early 1980s, the federal government will spend less on American children this year, the Urban Institute's latest \"Kids' Share\" study (pdf) finds. \"In 2012, federal funding on children is projected to decline significantly,\" the researchers conclude in their report. \"State funding ... | [
"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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The Ramadan Challenge: Shop And Cook While Hungry And Thirsty | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Walter Cronkite, The 'Most Trusted Man In America' | [
"Venerable newsman Walter Cronkite died Friday of complications related to dementia. He was 92 years old. Cronkite anchored the CBS evening news from 1962 until 1981, during which time he was considered \"the most trusted man in America.\" He reported on the assassinations of President Kennedy and Martin Luther Ki... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Penn State Abuse Allegations: Paterno 'Deeply Saddened'. -- Report: Iran On 'Threshold Of Nuclear Capability'. Other top stories of the day so far: -- \"Greek Leaders To Pick Prime Minister Of New Government.\" (The Associated Press) -- Wealth Gap Between Old And Young ... | npr | {
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Whitehorse On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
"When the genre-defying Melissa McClelland married Juno nominee Luke Doucet, it seemed inevitable that the Canadian power couple would collaborate soon. After all, they'd had overlapping but stylistically diverse careers. McClelland was featured in Degrassi and won Best Americana Song at the 6th Annual Independent... | [
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Mugabe's Party Shows Lead in Zimbabwe Elections | [
"Zimbabwe's parliamentary elections appear to have extended President Robert Mugabe's hold on power. With some two thirds of the votes counted from Thursday's election, Mugabe's ZANU-PF party has already received a majority of the 120 seats."
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North Korea Backs Off Threats After South's Drills | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Flickers Of Progress' Prompt Plan For Clinton To Visit Myanmar. -- Robert Wagner Supports New Look Into Natalie Wood's Death. -- Tea Party And Occupy Members Find Common Ground In Memphis. -- Syracuse Assistant Coach Put On Leave After New Accusation. -- New Tests Suppor... | npr | {
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Best Of: Former Obama White House Staffer / 'The Secret Life Of Dictionaries' | [
"Alyssa Mastromonaco worked in the Obama White House for six exhilarating and exhausting years. She talks about running on adrenaline, planning for worst case scenarios, and wearing Snuggies on Air Force One. Her new memoir is 'Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?' Film critic Justin Chang reviews 'A Quiet Passion.' M... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Project's Promise Of Jobs Has Appalachia Seeing Stars | [
"Ever since the collapse of the domestic steel industry, blue-collar workers living in the mountain towns near the border of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio have struggled to find jobs. But last June, Shell Oil Co. announced it would build a huge petrochemical refinery somewhere in that Appalachian region. The... | [
"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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Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Playing Biracial Cartoon Characters | [
"America's reckoning on race has come to TV animation, as stars Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell, who are white, have agreed to stop voicing characters who are biracial. And while some fans may be disappointed to see their favorite performers leaving TV shows they enjoy, the moves also end a subtle way in which actors ... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Attorney General Loretta Lynch Denounces Recent Attacks On Police Officers | [
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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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Pondering Regime Change in Iraq | [
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Egypt's State TV At A Crossroads After Mubarak | [
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ESPN To Pay Record Amount For MLB Games | [
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'Shop Talk': Was NPR Right To Oust Juan Williams? | [
"Tell Me More's weekly Barbershop segment discusses NPR's firing of Juan Williams over his remarks about Muslims on the Fox News Channel. Host Michel Martin talks with author Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Dave Zirin and columnist and author Reihan Salam."
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52 GOP House Seats Up for Grabs | [
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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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As Exports Dipped, U.S. Trade Deficit Widened In June | [
"The U.S. trade imbalance ballooned by nearly 19 percent in June. U.S. exports actually declined as overseas customers bought less American goods. The trade deficit with China alone expanded to $26 billion in June -- the biggest imbalance since the financial crisis began in the fall of 2008."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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This Week In Race: Immigration Headaches, Oscar Glow And POTUS At The Blacksonian | [
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Later This Hour, Pt Commentator | [
"Later this hour, PT commentator Miles Hoffman will be exploring the elastic definition of the term \"classical\" music. From a recently released CD, here's an exploration of that elasticity in classical era composer Ludwig Van Beethoven's Songs From the British Isles. Soprano Elaine Woods, contralto Carolyn Watkin... | [
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NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2011: Complete List | [
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Starr Met With Jones' Lawyers | [
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'Katschen & The Book Of Joseph' | [
"Israeli experimental writer Yoel Hoffman has never before been published in the United States. Now, Katschen & the Book of Joseph is available in English, and reviewer Alan Cheuse says that the two novellas are compelling, moving, and truly one-of-a-kind works of fiction. Note: Katschen & the Book of Joseph is pub... | [
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Why We Can Depend On The Kindness Of Strangers | [
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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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Fenway Park is Over 100 Years Old — Donnie Gardiner Keeps It Running | [
"One of the toughest jobs in Major League Baseball might belong to Donnie Gardiner. He's the facilities superintendent at Fenway Park, the iconic 107-year-old home of the Boston Red Sox. It's the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, and Gardiner's job is to keep the place running. That's no small undertaking: ... | [
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Bookstore's Tweet Leads To Love, Then Marriage | [
"It's a story as old as time. Man tweets as bookstore. Woman falls in love with his literary Pokemon jokes. The inevitable next chapter: marriage. Wait. What? It started in 2012. Jonathan O'Brien was running the social media accounts for a Waterstone's book store on Oxford Street in London. He tweeted a couple of j... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Despite The Drama, Much Of The Federal Budget Remains Stable Each Year | [
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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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BackTalk: What's on Your Mind? | [
"Hear listener feedback to recent stories on an alleged torture case in West Virginia and reaction to the protests in support of the \"Jena Six\" in Jena, Louisiana."
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Preserving Pacifica Radio's Archives | [
"Her words are still chilling, now some 40 years after they were recorded. Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer is describing her 1963 jailhouse beating: \"And I just began to scream where I couldn't control it and then the white man got up and began to beat me in the head... These are the things that we go throu... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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The Little Spacecraft That Couldn't | [
"An audacious quest to reconnect with a vintage NASA spacecraft has suffered a serious setback and is now pretty much over. The satellite launched in 1978 and has been in a long, looping orbit around the sun for about three decades. Earlier this year, NPR told you about an effort to get in touch with this venerable... | [
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Mariachi El Bronx: Mariachi Punks Put It All On the Line | [
"The L.A. band The Bronx has been working the punk-rock circuit for nearly 10 years. But since 2009, the band has cultivated an alter-ego — as a mariachi band, complete with the ornate black charro suits and the blaring trumpets. Mariachi El Bronx's second album, II, will be released on August 2. It's a lively, and... | [
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A Look Into What Israeli Politics Would Be Like Without Netanyahu | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, about a coalition of rivals attempting to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu after 12 years in office."
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Wall Street Appears Hungry For More Plant-Based Meat Alternatives | [
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Ed Schrader's Music Beat, And Guest Member Dan Deacon, Explain Their 'Riddles' | [
"Riddles, the third album by Ed Schrader's Music Beat, is a fascinating piece of work that is both ugly and beautiful, often at the same time. The beauty of this music is in the trance-inducing pulse that drives it; a chaos of pulsing, incessant rhythms.The sound is reminiscent of two bands that captured my musical... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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The New Republic: Skip the Gates Thing (For Now) | [
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Sandy Visits Times Square; Yes, Virginia, The Election Is Almost Over; Mickey Strikes Back!"
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Cross-Country Skiing | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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50 Years Of Thelonious Monk At Town Hall | [
"On the last day of February in 1959, Thelonious Monk introduced an entirely new band on stage at New York City's Town Hall. Monk, the iconoclastic jazz pianist and composer, had long been known as an excellent leader of small groups. But this time, he wasn't merely presenting a new saxophonist or bass player in hi... | [
"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Probation For George Zimmerman's Wife On Perjury Charge | [
"\"Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of acquitted murder suspect George Zimmerman, today pleaded guilty to a less serious form of perjury in a plea deal that requires her to serve one year of probation,\" the Orlando Sentinel writes. Back in June, we reported about how she had been charged with knowingly making a false s... | [
"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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#TBT: 40 Years After Jimmy Hoffa's Disappearance, His Legend Lives On | [
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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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GOP Presidential Candidates Put Iowa Behind Them, Court N.H. Voters | [
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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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Today In Self-Loathing: Watching 'The Bachelor' | [
"Let's get this out of the way now: The Bachelor is a horrible, horrible show from an actual-quality standpoint. Unlike well-edited and well-produced reality shows like Survivor, its pacing has all the agility of a cow on roller skates, and its tone has the velvety light touch you might get from a marching band mad... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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At Least 2 Dead In Florida As Hurricane Matthew Moves North | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Computer Music Program Matches Human's Riffs | [
"Writer and musician David Was introduces a composer who has developed a computer system that plays along with a human musician. The computer matches the musician's improvisations with riffs of its own."
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"Stories: 1) Tracking The Companies That Track You Online 2) Steve Coleman: 'Harvesting' Funky, Brainy Jazz"
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