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The Delicate And Draining Task Of Tending To America's Fallen Troops | [
"Every time a U.S. service member is killed, it's followed by a choreographed ritual — that requires a very human touch — to return the dead to their families. It's part of war the public rarely sees. But for Army Sgt. 1st Class A.G. Shaw, this work has been his life for 25 years. He's a \"92 Mike\" — that's milita... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Apologizes Over Recent Remarks About Donald Trump | [
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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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Red Bull Heir Is Arrested In Police Officer's Death | [
"A grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink has been arrested for driving a Ferrari that struck a police officer and dragged his dead body down a Bangkok street in an early-morning hit-and-run, police said Monday. Police took Vorayuth Yoovidhya, 27, for questioning after tracing oil streaks for several ... | [
"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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'Cash For Clunkers' Still Good Through Today, Sen. Levin Says | [
"There's still time to get in on the \"cash for clunkers\" program, a leading Democratic senator says. The Associated Press writes that Carl Levin of auto-centric Michigan: Says he's been assured by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the financially strapped \"cash for clunkers\" program will be good at leas... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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Suicide Bombings In Baghdad, Kirkuk Kill Dozens | [
"Female suicide bombers in Baghdad and the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed at least 46 people and wounded hundreds more in attacks Monday, police said. Three attackers within one mile of each other detonated bombs in quick succession as tens of thousands of Shiite worshippers streamed toward a shrine in northe... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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'The Altruists' Asks: How Do You Live A Good Life? | [
"Andrew Ridker, still in his twenties, has uncorked a lively, tragicomic debut novel, a probe into questions that never get old: What constitutes a good, moral life, and how do you pull it off in this world? Many first novels fall into one of two categories: the campus novel, or the dysfunctional family novel. The ... | [
"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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Reporters' Roundtable | [
"Insurgents launch attacks as the June 30 handover of power in Iraq nears. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows the Bush administration to keep Vice President Dick Cheney's energy task force private. Activists speak out about an alleged police beating in Los Angeles. Also, a nasty scandal surrounding the U.S. Senate... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Marjane Satrapi: 'A Real Love Story Has To Finish Bad' | [
"When we first meet Nasser Ali, the protagonist of Chicken with Plums, he's a mess. He loves his children, but doesn't support them. He has never really loved his wife — though he likes a dish she makes, chicken with plums. He was an accomplished violinist, but his wife shatters his violin to hurt him; she believes... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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GM Labor Deal May Change U.S. Auto Industry | [
"The United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. agreed to a tentative contract early Wednesday that ends a two-day national strike — the first against the automaker in 37 years. The union and automaker confirmed that the deal creates a GM-funded, UAW-run trust fund to administer retiree health care, but the two s... | [
"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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State of the Union Speech: Response from Congress | [
"President Bush's fifth State of the Union message was similar to his previous ones in many ways. One hallmark: the traditional mob scene outside the chamber, where reporters sought response to the speech from lawmakers."
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After 14 Years, U.S. To Release Guantanamo Detainee | [
"A new campaign in the U.K. is demanding Shaker Aamer's freedom. Aamer has been held in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years. He's a Saudi citizen and was a long-time British resident."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Karen Hughes Leaves Post as U.S. Spokesman | [
"Karen Hughes, who helped President Bush shape his election messages, is leaving the State Department where she served as Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy. Her job involved shaping the message of the United States and reviving America's image abroad. \"At a time of war, it's very difficult to do the job of publi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Ahi Esta El Detalle: Remembering Cantinflas, "The Charlie Chaplin Of Latin America" | [
"Mario Moreno was one of the funniest comedians in Latin America, and his character, the goofy but witty Cantinflas, made Spanish speakers across the world laugh. We discuss his impact on Latin culture. (Please note there is no music in this episode and some of the talk is in Spanish.)"
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"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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Recess to Delay Congressional Action on 9-11 Report | [
"NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports that, despite the urgency of the recommendations within the 9-11 Commission's report on terrorism, Congress won't be able to deal with any of the suggested reforms for at least six weeks. Both the Senate and House of Representatives go on recess Friday, and won't reconvene until Septe... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Courts Weigh Whether Vatican Controls Bishops | [
"At the heart of two lawsuits that are working their way through the federal courts lies one question: Does the Vatican control its Catholic bishops? The answer could determine whether the Vatican can be sued in U.S. courts and be forced to open up its secret archives. A Decentralized Church? The Vatican's relatio... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Pianist and singer Michael Feinstein | [
"Pianist and singer Michael Feinstein. His repertoire is American popular song and he is a collector of vintage recordings and musical memorabilia. In the fall he plans to release a collection of radio duets by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, on his new record label Feinery. Feinstein released a new CD with the I... | [
"Daniel continues his conversation with Stefan Milenkovich and we''ll hear Paganini and Tchaikovsky. Milinkovich is joined by pianist Rohan de Silva."
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More Americans Are Self Employed | [
"NPR''s Snigdha Prakash reports that middle-aged Americans who were successful in the corporate world are now working for themselves. This trend is growing as high-achievers are getting tired of the fast pace of work and constant downsizing of corporations."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Belgium | [
"Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Peter Kenyon in Brussels for the latest news on Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris."
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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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Northwestern Players To Vote On Historic Union Question | [
"Football players at Northwestern University are scheduled to vote Friday on whether to unionize. The outcome of the vote won't be revealed until an appeal by the university is heard."
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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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Bill Proposes Dolly Parton Statue On Tenn. Capitol Grounds | [
"State Rep. John Mark Windle introduced the bill in Nashville. He said Dolly Parton is the \"perfect example\" of the \"kind, compassionate nature of Tennesseans.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Cheat Sheet Or Open Book: Putting Tests To The Test | [
"Afshin Gharib and William Phillips are associate professors of psychology at the Dominican University of California. They are also carpool buddies. On drives to and from work, they used to argue over what kind of exams work best to test student knowledge, encourage retention and keep stress low. Gharib decided to ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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As National Park Service Turns 100, We Can Celebrate By Not Bothering Wildlife | [
"The National Park Service turns 100 this summer, and I've been thinking about how all of us might celebrate this milestone. To get in the mood, I went with my husband this week to the Virginia Air & Space Center to see National Parks Adventure, the new IMAX movie directed by Greg MacGillivray and narrated by Rober... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Yemen The Next Arab Nation In Line To Oust Dictator | [
"Voters in Yemen go to the polls on Tuesday in a one-candidate presidential election many hope will lead to a resolution of the nearly year-long crisis there. While most Yemenis support the peaceful transfer of power from former President Ali Abdullah Saleh to his deputy, many are frustrated that Saleh has immunity... | [
"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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How Comey's Firing Will Or Won't Affect The Russia Investigation | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks with former FBI Special Agent Asha Rangappa about whether James Comey's firing this week will affect the FBI's Russia investigation."
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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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Berlusconi Survives Confidence Vote | [
"Breaking news from The Associated Press: \"Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi survives confidence vote in Parliament.\" The BBC says \"Berlusconi won the vote by 316 to 301, the bare minimum he needed.\" That, it adds, \"presages trouble ahead. ... If Mr Berlusconi has to get a vote of confidence on every issue, ... | [
"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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Books Done Better: You Tell Us How | [
"What makes a book review worth reading? What type of books should NPR cover more? What do we write about too much? Who are you people, and what do you want? As editors of the Arts section, my colleagues and I tend to think we know the answers to questions like these. But honestly, we're just guessing, based on a c... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Bush Budget Seen as Nod to Conservatives | [
"President Bush's budget for fiscal year 2005 totals $2.4 trillion and raises the deficit to a record $521 billion. But the plan also predicts deficits will shrink by half within five years, largely through cutting spending on a variety of programs. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and David Wessel of <EM>The Wall Street Jou... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Saving Sumatra's Wild Orangutans | [
"Wild orangutans are found in just two places on the globe: the Indonesian island of Sumatra in Southeast Asia, and on the neighboring island of Borneo. Some scientists believe the orangutan — a Malay word that translates to \"man of the forest\" — may soon become extinct, wiped out by the humans it so closely rese... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Jorge Drexler's 'Telefonía' Celebrates Long-Distance Love | [
"Jorge Drexler is a modern-day Renaissance man. He studied medicine in his native Uruguay; he is an accomplished poet; his intellectual perspectives on poetry, music and identity were featured in a recent TED talk; he won an Academy Award for his song \"Al Otro Lado del Río\" from the 2005 film Motorcycle Diaries; ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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After Learning To Loosen Up, Spoon Readies Its Return: The All Songs Interview | [
"Spoon's first album in four years is called They Want My Soul. It won't be released until Aug. 5, but frontman Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno recently joined All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to play some of the record and share the stories behind it. You can hear the full interview using th... | [
"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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Fashion Statement: Putting Your Mouth Where Your Money Is | [
"A while back, Jonah Berger was talking with a lawyer friend from Washington, D.C. The friend was lamenting the impact of social influence on his peers. He was saying, \"'God, you know, all D.C. lawyers are the same. They make it big, and they go out and they buy a new BMW.' And I said, 'Don't you drive a BMW als... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Snoop Dogg Touts Hot Pockets | [
"Snoop Dogg — who announced his reincarnation as Snoop Lion over the summer — is the newest spokesman for the microwaveable processed turnovers. In 2004, he had a hit, \"Drop It Like It's Hot.\" Now he sings \"Pocket Like It's Hot.\""
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Growing Up Muslim And Midwestern In 'Dervish' | [
"In American Dervish, playwright and author Ayad Akhtar draws from his own Midwestern childhood to tell the coming-of-age story of 10-year-old Hayat Shah, the son of Pakistani immigrants, whose humdrum world of baseball and video games is interrupted by the arrival of a family friend from Pakistan: the glamorous Mi... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Hail, Caesar! and Entertainment About Entertainment | [
"Film critics Bob Mondello and Chris Klimek join Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon for a discussion of the new Coen brothers film Hail, Caesar! Then the panel chats about why Hollywood loves to make films and television about the entertainment business."
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Pomegranate Juice May Not Be So 'Wonderful,' Says FTC | [
"Another miracle food doesn't live up to its labeling, says the Federal Trade Commission. This time it's charging the makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate juice and POMx supplements with making \"false and unsubstantiated claims that their products will prevent or treat heart disease, prostate cancer, and er... | [
"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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Hear Hans Zimmer's Bid For The Next Great Screen Composer | [
"Crimson Tide, The Lion King, Inception, Gladiator — that's just a handful of the many movies that feature award-winning scores by Hans Zimmer. Lately, Zimmer has lent his ear to soundtracks written by a new generation of aspiring film composers. He's been judging a contest for the Bleeding Fingers Custom Music Sho... | [
"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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Always On My Mind: John Doe Goes Country | [
"Best known as founder and frontman for the Los Angeles punk band X, musician John Doe has always had a weakness for country music — and X's sound, in fact, sometimes had a twang to it. After that band's dissolution, Doe explored his countrified yearnings further, and in recent years he's turned in some eminently ... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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Indiana Becomes First State To Back Out Of Common Core | [
"With the stroke of Gov. Mike Pence's pen, Indiana became the first state to back off implementing a set of national standards for grade-school education. The standards, known as Common Core, had been adopted by 45 states, but have lately unleashed a political fight that blurs party lines. The Indianapolis Star rep... | [
"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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Hurricane Rita Update: Drying Out in Port Arthur | [
"Hurricane Rita battered the Gulf Coast this weekend, but was significantly weaker than the Force 5 storm emergency officials feared would devastate the area. Mike Pesca assesses the damage from Port Arthur, Texas."
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Painting Out Blackface | [
"In variety shows and cartoons in many Latin American countries, it's still acceptable to use blackface. But last fall, some activists in Colombia decided to change that."
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Novice Politician, Pop Star Haiti's President-To-Be | [
"More than four months after Haiti first held presidential elections, the country finally appears to have a new leader. Michel Martelly won 68 percent of the vote in the March 20 runoff, according to preliminary results released Monday night. Martelly, who is also known as Sweet Micky, has never before held politic... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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The View Of Ukraine From Moscow | [
"Over the weekend, Ukraine marked one year since its Maidan revolution, which led to the current conflict. In Kiev, they held a march to remember the victims of sniper fire during protests last February. A rally in Kharkhiv was bombed; two pro-Kiev demonstrators were killed. How is the Ukraine conflict being seen i... | [
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No Joking This Time: 4 Men Hospitalized After Bee Attack In California | [
"We had a bit of fun Thursday with a story about a 200-pound beehive in Arizona. This story's nothing to laugh about: \"4 Men Hospitalized In Honeybee Attack.\" (OC Weekly) It seems that \"thousands of angry bees swarmed a man in a wheelchair [Thursday], sending him and three others who came to his aid to the ho... | [
"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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Wave of Primaries Swamps Nation | [
"It's Super Tuesday, time for voters in 24 states to head to the polls for presidential primaries. A rundown of how the process works and when you can tune in to start hearing results."
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Pakistani Journalist Hamid Mir | [
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Al Gore's 24-Hour Tour | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Don Gonyea live on the Al Gore 24-hour tour, in Tampa at a dawn rally."
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The Colorado Symphony And | [
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"Childhood stories from a master miniaturist: Maurice Ravel's \"Mother Goose\" Suite, performed in June at the University of Maryland at College Park by the young musicians of the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic and conductor Peter Bay. (Mobile Master Recordings)"
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From The On-Going Virginia | [
"_ From the on-going Virginia Waterfront Festival, three principals from the Virginia Symphony -- flutist Debra Cross, violinist Vahn Armstrong, and violist Beverly Baker -- perform Serenade in D Major, Op. 25, by Ludwig van Beethoven. (Harvey Jernegan)"
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Johnny Cash's Columbia Catalog Out Now — As A 63-Disc Box Set | [
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Manhunt Underway For Suspect In Attack On French Christmas Market | [
"Updated at 10:45 a.m. ET A manhunt is underway in France for a known criminal suspected of opening fire on a Christmas market in Strasbourg on Tuesday evening, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others. Authorities in Germany also are on high alert in case the suspect crossed the border. Hundreds o... | [
"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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Galveston Paper Undaunted By Hurricane | [
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Are Americans Getting Smarter About Obesity? | [
"For the first time in decades, America's obesity rate remained flat this past year, according to the United Health Foundation. <em>Tell Me More</em> host Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Reed Tuckson about the report. Marquette University Professor Andrew Williams, who is developing a robot to help children exercise... | [
"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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Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater | [
"The British actor has over 100 acting credits, including the new film <em>The Song of Names</em> and the streaming TV series <em>Tin Star</em>. Roth also appeared in <em>Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight </em>and <em>Pulp Fiction.</em>"
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Political Dynamos: Remembering Those Who Left Us In 2010 | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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You'll Want To Accept The Dinner Invitation To 'The Immortal Evening' | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Leaving Behind The Cartel's 'Songs Of Death' | [
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Outsmarting The Devil: Mac Phipps (Pt 3) | [
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"Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion"
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Marta Sánchez Creates A Truly International Sound With 'Danza Imposible' | [
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"Beginning Thursday, March 27, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd will visit Mexico City to check out bands playing Vive Latino, the biggest rock and alternative music festival in Latin America. Before they packed their sunscreen, they made this YouTube playlist of the artists they hope to see. The ... | npr | {
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Russian Businessman With Ties To Ex-Trump Campaign Official Comes Under Scrutiny | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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Kentucky Model Shows Money Alone Won't Fix Health | [
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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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The 'Justified' Finale Brings An End To Another TV Western | [
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"Stories: 1) Margo Martindale: A 'Justified' Backwoods Matriarch 2) Aaron Paul: Playing Bad On 'Breaking Bad'"
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FBI Chief Cites 'Substantial Headway' on Terrorism | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scientists Share Chemistry Nobel For Breakthrough In Microscopy. -- Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani. And here are more early headlines: FBI Asks For Help In Identifying Alleged American Militant. (CNN) Federal Judges Overturn Virginia Elect... | npr | {
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Better Than Splashing In | [
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Globalization & Terrorism | [
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Ortega Headed to Victory in Nicaragua Vote Count | [
"Nicaraguan supporters of Daniel Ortega were celebrating in Managua on Monday night. Although the final tally is not yet in, it seems that the Sandinista leader has enough of a lead to avoid a run-off. With 60 percent of the ballots tabulated, he has about 38 percent of the vote."
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President Biden Takes Office | [
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"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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Machine Tool Industry Faces Harsh Times | [
"The domestic machine tool industry has been staggered by competition from China and the steady decline of America's manufacturing base. NPR's Jim Zarroli visited a machine tool company in Bridgeport, Conn., that's trying to weather the downturn."
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Doctors Don't Always Ask About Pet-Related Health Risks | [
"If you're being treated for cancer, an iguana might not be the pet for you. Ditto if you're pregnant, elderly or have small children at home. Pets can transmit dozens of diseases to humans, but doctors aren't always as good as they should be in asking about pets in the home and humans' health issues, a study finds... | [
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The Thistle And Shamrock: Time To Dance | [
"The rhythms of Celtic music will always get into your feet and before you know it, you're dancing. Limber up before you tune into this hour of music featuring Alasdair Fraser, Trian, and a pair of traditional dance bands from Ireland and Scotland. This episode originally aired the week of Aug. 18. For more ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Millionaire Candidates Vie for Illinois Seat | [
"NPR's David Schaper reports on Senate primaries in Illinois, in which seven millionaires are among the candidates seeking to replace retiring Republican Peter Fitzgerald. Many observers see the seat as one that Democrats are likely to pick up in November, but first there are the primaries to deal with. The leading... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Button Questions: Wendell Willkie And Spinach | [
"Starting today, I'm going to add a semi-regular feature of questions and comments I've been getting about the various campaign buttons I use for this Political Junkie blog or about campaign buttons in general. Here's one from Ron Longarelli: I have a pin from Willkie when he ran against Roosevelt. It says: \"That... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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The Algae Is Coming, But Its Impact Is Felt Far From Water | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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No Handouts, States Compete For Education Aid | [
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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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Voting Underway In Sudan Referendum | [
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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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Will Credit Be The Spoiler In Housing Recovery? | [
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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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Car-Buying Incentives | [
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Bomb Hits Coptic Christian Church In Cairo, Killing At Least 25 | [
"A bomb exploded during Sunday mass at a Cairo church Sunday, killing at least 25 people and wounding many more, including many women and children. The blast struck a chapel next to St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. Named for St. Peter and St. Paul, the church is commonly known as El-Botroseya. It's the deadlie... | [
"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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Slate's Ballot Box: Bush's Presser and the Iraq War | [
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Washington Public Health Official Discusses Measles Outbreak In Pacific Northwest | [
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Birds' Survival Relies On World's Largest Crab Orgy | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Words Of Wisdom For Graduates: Courage, Leadership, Community, Play | [
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North Carolina Coastal Issues | [
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Obama, Romney To Address Clinton Global Initiative | [
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Removing Hemp From Controlled Substances List Is Overdue, Farmer Says | [
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Third Chicago Airport | [
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Excerpt: 'J.D. Salinger: A Life' | [
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"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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Twitter To Try Giving Users 280 Characters — Whether They Want Them Or Not | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Russian-Turkish Presidents Broker Cease-Fire In Northwestern Syria | [
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Corn Palace Suffers from the Drought | [
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Rodrigo, de Mello, Almeida | [
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Miami-Dade County Schools Mandate Masks, Defying Florida's Governor | [
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French Reconsider Sexual Attitudes After IMF Scandal | [
"Former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn's attempted rape charges have caused a great stir in both the U.S. and France. Initially, it seemed to highlight cultural differences between the two countries around sexual politics. Lately, however, French attitudes have begun to change. Host Jacki Lyden speaks to the ... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Vignettes And Characters Shift In 'Chameleons' | [
"The \"beach read\" has never held much appeal for me — just because it's summer, it's not like my IQ drops low enough to be talked down to by James Patterson. But as the temperature rises, my attention span drops, and suddenly an entire episode of Project Runway is difficult to get through in one sitting. Fortunat... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Miguel Zenón Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard | [
"Ever since he started becoming one of the best alto saxophone players in the world, Miguel Zenón has drawn influence from his upbringing in Puerto Rico. Folk melodies, forms and rhythms have inspired many of his technically astounding yet immediately gratifying works. So it makes sense that he's giving back. He's ... | [
"David Virelles moved to New York in 2009 — and, following in a long line of Cuban-born pianists before him, quickly found himself in several bands led by elite jazz musicians. But Virelles also moved to study composition with iconoclast Henry Threadgill, and what he's come up with as a bandleader extends beyond mu... | npr | {
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Latino USA-Episode-791 | [
"Story: Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks with journalist Lynda Waddington about the recent immigrant raid and criminal proceedings held in Postville, Iowa. Latino USA's Alex Avila reports on a family's crossing journey across the border, but not all together and not all at the same time. Latino USA's Benjamin Jac... | [
"Climate Change & California's Water (Part 1a). End Music."
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#2133: Joys of Family Car Trouble | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, Vern's sister-in-law's husband accused him of wrecking the engine in his Windstar by adding too much oil. On a scale of 1 to 10, how guilty should Vern feel? And does their tenuous connection on the family tree drive the guilt meter into negative numbers? Also, tales of VW Bugs: ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Rival Presidents Paralyze Post-Election Ivory Coast | [
"Two rival presidents claim to be in charge of Ivory Coast, in a political standoff analysts fear may reignite violence and a civil war that divided the once-prosperous and stable West African nation. The Nov. 28 runoff election was meant to heal the West African nation split in two -- north and south -- by a rebel... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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U.S. General Sees Shiite Neighborhood Firsthand | [
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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'? | [
"Each week, we answer \"frequently asked questions\" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: \"Weekly Coronavirus Questions.\" I have started hearing that vaccine recipients should abstain ... | [
"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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Satirical Book Asks 'Where's Saddam?' | [
"Comedy writers Henry Beard and John Boswell claim that any similaritites between their new book <EM>Where's Saddam?</EM> and the popular children's book <EM>Where's Spot?</EM> are totally coincidental. The co-authors read a bit of their satire to NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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"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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