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Blinded Me With Science | [
"Guest troubadours Paul & Storm have emerged from their lab to share their latest experiment. To pay tribute to Thomas Dolby's 1982 New Wave classic \"She Blinded Me With Science,\" the duo has reworked the lyrics to describe different scientific principles and discoveries. So put on your safety goggles and play al... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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San Diego Voters Elect Republican Mayor To Fill Filner's Term | [
"The special election was held after Democratic Mayor Bob Filner resigned. He was accused by multiple women of sexual harassment."
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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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Fresh Air Weekend: Sarah Silverman; 'Bridge Of Spies'; 'The Living Bird' | [
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Son Of Nobel Winner Remembers His Father | [
"Guy Raz speaks with Adam Steinman, the son of the Ralph Steinman, who won the Nobel Prize for medicine days after he died of cancer."
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"Stories: 1) 'Lost In A Dream': Low, Loose And Slow 2) Fresh Air Remembers Jazz Drummer Paul Motian 3) For Fassbender, Two Perspectives On The Perils Of Sex"
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The Nation: Debt Forgiveness, American-Style | [
"William Greider is a prominent political journalist and author of The Soul of Capitalism: Opening Paths to A Moral Economy. The rebellious citizens occupying Wall Street shock some people and inspire others with their denunciations of bankers, but everyone seems to know what they are talking about: it is the barba... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Philanthropist Reginald Lewis' Enduring Legacy | [
"The late entrepreneur Reginald F. Lewis set up a philanthropic foundation especially committed to opening up futures for young blacks. Farai Chideya talks with Beverly Cooper, vice president of the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, about the organization's attempts to keep Lewis' philosophy of giving alive 15 years a... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Happy Birthday! Oreo Cookie Turns 100 | [
"The first batch of Oreo cookies was made at the original Nabisco bakery in New York in 1912. The company is releasing limited edition \"Birthday Cake\" Oreos."
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"Stories: 1) A Stroll Among The Memories On 'Sesame Street' 2) The Man Behind Miss Piggy 3) Composing Silly Songs For 'Sesame Street' 4) Come And Play: 'Sesame Street' Celebrates 40 Years"
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Indiana Production Of 'Curious Incident' First To Feature Actor With Autism As Its Star | [
"The stage production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” follows a 15-year-old boy with autism as he sets out to solve the mysterious death of a neighborhood dog. The play — based on the book by Mark Haddon — premiered in 2013 and has, since then, featured an actor withou... | [
"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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California Fire Officials Begin To Express Optimism About Battling Wildfires | [
"Updated at 7:40 a.m. ET Saturday: For the first time since wind-aided flames ripped through Northern California nearly a week ago, local and state fire officials are expressing optimism that they are slowly gaining ground against what are now the deadliest wildfires in the state's history. More than a dozen fires ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tom Marino, Trump's Pick As Drug Czar, Withdraws After Damaging Opioid Report. -- Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time. -- ISIS Makes Last Stand At A Stadium In Raqqa, Its Doomed 'Capital'. -- Lighter Winds Aid Firefighters Working To Contai... | npr | {
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Look Inward To Make External Change: Advice From A Meditation Teacher | [
"When you think about meditation, what comes to mind? Perhaps it evokes gentle music, the soft light of candles or a cool, tranquil space. Maybe you're thinking about the last five minutes of your yoga practice or the first five minutes of your morning. Or, maybe, meditation doesn't do much for you at all. But ha... | [
"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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Time for Three in Studio 4A | [
"Three young string players, classically trained but with a wide range: Time for Three plays rambunctious versions of Bach's Concerto for Two Violins, and the American standard \"Orange Blossom Special.\""
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"Young American pianist Adam Neiman (NEE-mun) performs the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach in concert at the 1996 South Shore Summer Music Festival. Recorded on June 14th in Westport, Connecticut. (Classics Lab Recordings)"
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Breaking News On The Internet | [
"SCOTT ROSENBERG Senior Editor of Technology, <EM>Salon</EM> Magazine JOHN J. PAVLIK Executive Director, The Center for New Media, Columbia University, New York City Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Internet surfers sometimes get a jump on the news, reading stories first on the World... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Sam Moore, an 'Overnight Sensational' | [
"Sam Moore of the legendary duo Sam & Dave talks with Ed Gordon about his new solo album <em>Sam Moore: Overnight Sensational</em>. The album will be released August 29."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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Rep. Elijah Cummings Leads Call To Investigate Trump's Business Entanglements | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Maryland Democrat Elijah Cummings, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, about efforts to launch an investigation into potential conflicts of interest associated with Donald Trump's businesses."
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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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With Or Without Overhaul, Immigration Lawyers In Short Supply | [
"With immigration a hot-button issue in Washington, some version of immigration reform is likely this year. Even so, immigrant activist Sandra Sanchez concedes that the country might not be ready for an overhaul of its immigration laws. Sanchez, director of the American Friends Service Committee Iowa's Immigrants V... | [
"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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Could Playfulness Be Embedded In The Universe? | [
"In an essay in The Baffler a couple of weeks ago, David Graeber offers the idea that there is a play principle embedded in all levels of physical reality. His essay, which ranges playfully from Spencer and Darwin to panpsychism and string theory, ponders a deep and serious problem. As he writes: \"Still, if one w... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Illinois Law Requires Training For Stylists To Recognize Domestic Violence | [
"Effective with the new year, hairstylists and cosmetologists in Illinois must have formal training in recognizing domestic abuse. Without that training, salons will not be able to renew their operating licenses. Illinois State Sen. Bill Cunningham (@senatorbillc) introduced the legislation requiring mandatory trai... | [
"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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Ancient Buddhist Statues | [
"NPR's Michael Sullivan reports that the ruling Taliban of Afghanistan is destroying ancient Buddhist statues and artifacts in the country. In recent days, there has been a world-wide public outcry at the destruction of these centuries-old relics."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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SXSW 2013 Late Night Dispatches Day 2 | [
"Bob Boilen along with Robin Hilton, Stephen Thompson and Ann Powers talk about their discoveries and Highlights for day 2 of the SXSW 2013 music festival. highlights include Nick Cave, Savages, The Lone Bellow, Marnie Stern, The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Wildcat! Wildcat and more."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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A Fish With Cancer Raises Questions About Health Of Susquehanna River | [
"Late last year, an angler caught a smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River near Duncannon, Pa. That fish, officials from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission said this week, had a malignant tumor. It's the first time this type of tumor has been found on a smallmouth bass in the river, the agency says. Cancerou... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Remembering Johnnie Cochran: A 1996 Talk | [
"Criminal defense attorney Johnnie Cochran died Tuesday at age 67 of cancer, after having been diagnosed in 2003 with an inoperable brain tumor. In 1995, Cochran won O.J. Simpson a not-guilty verdict in the slayings of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Over the years, Cochran defended celebrities as we... | [
"Stories: 1) Quincy Jones, The Man Behind the Music 2) Reviewed: HBO's 'John Adams' 3) Marian McPartland, Pioneering Jazz Legend 4) Audience is Loser in Haneke's Unfunny 'Games'"
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Rep. Debbie Dingell On Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Conyers | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell about sexual misconduct allegations against fellow Democratic lawmakers John Conyers and Al Franken."
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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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After U.K. Arrest, Hacker Group LulzSec Responds With Bravado | [
"Today, British police said they arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with distributed denial of service attacks on, among other sites, the U.S. Senate and the CIA. Police said Ryan Clearly was linked to the hacker activist group LulzSec. The Guardian reports: Investigators believe the arrest is significant an... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Texas Doctor Indicted In Record Medicare Fraud Case | [
"A massive Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme has been shut down by federal authorities. One doctor in Texas, Jacques Roy, was allegedly responsible for nearly $375 million in fraudulent billing."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady. -- Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions. -- 'Science Guy' Attends State Of The Union Address, And Some Scientists Aren't Happy. -- Trump Signs Orde... | npr | {
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U.S. Officials to Board Spy Plane | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with <EM>L.A. Times</EM> reporter Anthony Kuhn in Beijing. A team of U.S. military experts will arrive in China later today to examine the downed U.S. Navy spy plane there."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Flambeed Sweet Potatoes | [
"Submitted by Marisa Lanning of Bainbridge Island, Wash. My dad, the cook of our family, created this because he hated candied yams. Boiled sweet potatoes were slipped out of their skins, sliced and laid in a baking dish, covered with butter, brown sugar and one whole star anise. He baked them for 30-40 minutes. ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Thursday, September 6th, 2018 | [
"Senators grilled Brett Kavanaugh on the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing, amid more protests and talk of precedent. The White House reacts to an explosive op-ed in the New York Times written by a member of the administration. Also, India's Supreme Court made a groundbreaking ruling for gay righ... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Astronomers Fly High for Meteor Shower | [
"Peter Jenniskens, principal investigator for the Aurigid Meteors Aerial Mission, talks with Melissa Block about the Aurigid shower on Sept. 1. It was a spectacular display for 24 researchers on board a NASA-sponsored aircraft. The shower also put on a show for amateur astronomers."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Black Professionals Aim to Connect | [
"For many young professionals of color, establishing a network of contacts can be difficult. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with Nkrumah Pierre, founder of the networking group Young Entrepreneurs Entertainment."
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Letters: Identity Politics and Pet Peeves | [
"Listeners weigh in on whether your race or gender should play a role at the polls and vent about some of their pet peeves. Also, comments on why young officers are leaving the military."
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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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South Carolina's Jim DeMint To Leave U.S. Senate | [
"Republican Senator Jim DeMint announced Thursday that he is resigning his seat from South Carolina to become president of the right-leaning Heritage Foundation, a Washington think tank. What will his departure mean for the Senate and for South Carolina?"
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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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Panda Traces Path Home After China Quake | [
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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A Father-Daughter Luthier Duo Builds Souls Into Guitars | [
"Wayne Henderson is a renowned acoustic guitarist who has played at Carnegie Hall, been honored at the White House and toured internationally. He's also an acclaimed instrument maker who has built guitars for the likes of Eric Clapton and his own close friend, the late Doc Watson. For the past five years, Henderson... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Saddam's Trial, Seen in Context | [
"To Americans, the trial of Saddam Hussein looks like a legal circus. But, says commentator Kristin Stilt, the trial looks like business as usual in an Iraqi court. In short, it bears a striking resemblance to the show trials they saw when Saddam Hussein was in power. Commentator Kristin Stilt teaches at the Univer... | [
"Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East"
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Officer's Death Raises Safety Concerns For Alaska's Unarmed Law Enforcement | [
"Americans expect police to carry guns. In most places, it's just assumed that law enforcement is always armed. But not everywhere. One of the last exceptions to the rule is the native communities of rural Alaska, such as Manokotak, a Yupik village of about 400 in southwest Alaska. Hunters and fishermen live there ... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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HBO's 'Lackawanna Blues': One Woman's Strength | [
"HBO celebrates Black History Month with the world premiere of <EM>Lackawanna Blues</EM> this Saturday. It's the story of an extraordinary woman whose strength and dignity made her the backbone of the community and a source of inspiration for those who knew her. Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe joins ... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Dr. Ian Smith: 'The Blackbird Papers' | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to medical health contributor Dr. Ian Smith about a new thriller he's written, <EM>The Blackbird Papers</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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U.S. Envoy Faces Tough Test In Afghanistan | [
"The new American special envoy to Afghanistan is visiting the region this week. But the honeymoon could be a short one if Richard Holbrooke is unable to deliver on the long list of things that Afghans want done to change their country. They're especially interested in the areas of security, development and governm... | [
"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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Boston - Church Abuse | [
"Robert Siegel talks with reporter Monica Brady Myerov of member station WBUR about documents that have come to light indicating the Boston Archdiocese was aware of the mind of one of its priests who is now accused of rape. It also appears the Archdiocese knew of sexual misconduct allegations against Rev. Paul Shan... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Actor Paul Reubens, Pee-Wee Herman | [
"The complete 45-episode series of the TV show Pee-Wee's Playhouse is now out on DVD. Comedian and actor Paul Reubens originally created the Pee-Wee character at the Los Angeles improv group, The Groundlings. An HBO special followed. In 1985, Reubens made the feature film Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Pee-Wee's Playhou... | [
"One of America's funniest funny men has died at 81. Harvey Korman appeared on the Carol Burnett Show and on Blazing Saddles, as what the AP calls a \"natural second banana.\" It's the Most. Comic powerhouse Harvey Korman dies at 81/ Japanese scientists create microscopic noodle bowl/ Japanese woman lived in man's ... | npr | {
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10,000 Cases And 500 Deaths In Africa. Health Officials Say It's Just The Beginning | [
"Coronavirus case counts are rising exponentially in Africa. Since the continent saw its first case, in Egypt in mid-February, some 10,000 cases and 500 deaths have been confirmed. Public health officials think this is just the beginning, and they worry that the situation in the coming weeks will get much worse. \... | [
"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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Berlusconi Promises To Remove Migrants On Lampedusa | [
"After two months of protests over a mounting humanitarian crisis, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi visited the southern island of Lampedusa, where thousands of Tunisian migrants now outnumber inhabitants. The government leader promised to clear the island of the Tunisians within three days. But the islande... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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U.K. Formally Triggers Brexit | [
"The United Kingdom officially filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, setting off a controversial and complicated process that is expected to take two years. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with CNN’s Maggie Lake (@maggielake) about what some of the obstacles will be."
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"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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A Photographer's Vision Of The Magical Masks Of Mexico | [
"A mask can be as revealing as concealing. \"To masque the face\" is \"t'unmasque the mind,\" English novelist Henry Field tells us. There are masks and costumes so powerful they obliterate the wearer's personality and change him or her into another being entirely. The ceremonial mask, suggests Herbert M. Cole, pro... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Can You Really Roll Those Aches And Knots Away? | [
"When my husband has a particularly tough workout (or workday), he comes home and says, \"I have to roll.\" He's talking about using a foam roller on body parts including the hips, quads and calves, using his own body weight to supply the force. You've probably seen people rolling in your gym; some facilities even ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Governor Of Kansas Reports For Jury Duty | [
"A Kansas woman was summoned for jury duty. And unlike so many people, she was thrilled. She said she would love to serve on a jury. She's never done it.The woman reported to the Shawnee County courthouse. She was part of the jury pool for a personal injury lawsuit. But she knew the plaintiff's attorney, so she was... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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The Ethics of Embryonic Sex-Selection Treatments | [
"Michele Norris talks with Eric Cohen, director of the Biothics and American Democracy Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, about the ethics concerns over pre-implantation genetics diagnosis for embryo selection. Cohen says that while it's understandable why parents would want to avoid giving birth to a... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Hate Crimes Measure Tied to Defense Spending | [
"Defying the threat of a presidential veto, the Senate included landmark hate crimes legislation to the annual bill that authorizes defense spending. No president has ever vetoed such a defense bill, and this one includes both higher pay for the military and better health care for the wounded. Supporters of the h... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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THE CHANGING FACE OF AMERICA: Erie, PA & San Francisco | [
"Commentators David Greenberger and Andrei Codrescu revisit places from their past and observe how things have changed. This is the first piece in three days of stories about writers returning to locales they once knew -- part of an 18-month series that will air once a month to explore transformations in American l... | [
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Can Free Web Applications Lead To Revenue? | [
"Google's been offering free software applications that are similar to Microsoft Word and Excel. In turn, Microsoft has announced it too will offer free Web versions of its popular word processing, spread sheet and other programs. Is there a chance for the companies to eventually make money off these free Web appli... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Palestinian Cabinet Move Opens New Path to Peace | [
"The path is cleared for resumption of Middle East peace efforts involving Israel and the Palestinians. Yasser Arafat agrees to a new Cabinet for the Palestinian Authority, ending a standoff between the Palestinian leader and prime minister-designate Mahmoud Abbas. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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U.S. Worry Grows over Pakistan's Tribal Peace Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Gwendolynn Moore: From Welfare Mom to Capitol Hill | [
"Gwendolynn Moore was once a mother on welfare. She's now the first African-American representative to Congress from Wisconsin. NPR's Tony Cox talks with Moore about her remarkable journey."
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"Talk About It:Jesse Jackson (Op-Ed): Most Democratic Candidates Are Ignoring African Americans -- \"The Democratic candidates -- with the exception of John Edwards -- have virtually ignored the plight of African Americans in this country. The catastrophic crisis that engulfs the African-American community goes wit... | npr | {
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Photo In Need Of Caption: Carly Simon | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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How Would You React In A Shooting? Have A Plan, Experts Say | [
"The annual number of mass murders and attempted mass murders in the U.S. has tripled since 2008, to 15 last year, according to statistics that the FBI and Justice Department have been citing in recent weeks. In a new study posted online by the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, experts make the case that \"police have,... | [
"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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Malaysia Airlines Says It Will Use Satellites To Track Its Fleet | [
"Three years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from radar with 239 people on board, Malaysia's national carrier says it will begin using satellites to track its planes at all times. The airline says it will be the first to do so. In general, planes are tracked using radar and a ground-based system call... | [
"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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Testing the Waters: Time Up for GOP's Thompson? | [
"Fred Thompson has ostensibly been \"testing the waters\" for his presidential candidacy: spending money, traveling, hiring staff. But how long, legally, can this go on? Some say he is violating federal election laws. The Thompson campaign insists it is following the rules. ROBERT SIEGEL, host: It was back befor... | [
"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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'God or the Girl' Charts Sacrifices of Aspiring Priests | [
"Television critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews the new A&E reality series <em>God or the Girl</em>, which profiles four aspiring Catholic priests who wrestle with the sacrifices they make for a life devoted to the church."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Oprah Takes Her Audience Down Under As Her Final Season Kicks Off | [
"Over the 24-season run of her daytime talk show, Oprah Winfrey has come up with plenty of attention-grabbing stunts: her announcements of her Favorite Things, her pumped-up celebrity interviews -- just her screaming of people's names seems designed to create artificial excitement. Now, as her 25th and final season... | [
"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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Listen: The New Pornographers' Tight 'High Ticket Attraction' | [
"Hold on tight: it's another relentlessly exuberant, propulsive jam from The New Pornographers. The latest in the band's deep catalog of clever and addictive power pop is \"High Ticket Attractions,\" taken from the group's upcoming full-length Whiteout Conditions. It's the first new music from The New Pornographers... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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Indianapolis Sikh Community Mourns After 4 Sikhs Killed In FedEx Mass Shooting | [
"Among the eight people killed in the Indianapolis FedEx warehouse mass shooting were four Sikhs. The Sikh community in Indianapolis now moves to heal from the loss of four members who will never share a plate or worship at the gurdwara again. Host Tonya Mosley speaks with local leader K.P. Singh about what the hea... | [
"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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Black Caucus/Fox News Partnership | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with Maryland congressman Elijah Cummings (D), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, and with Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO of the Fox News Channel, about the partnership between the C.B.C. and Fox News to host two presidential debates for Democratic candidates this fall."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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BPP Video Flashback: Cheeseheads in Exile | [
"Today we had a great interview with BPP pals and hardcore Green Bay Packer fans Patrick Daley and Bonnie Wasserman. Click the listen link just above this, and you'll understand why Brett Favre's retirement isn't just a sports story--it's a human story. This also gives us an excuse to re-post a video we did back in... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Pink Floyd On Electric Shaver & Effects Pedals | [
"I've always been a big fan of Electro Harmonix effects pedals. In the mid '80s, their 16 Second delay box was able to capture sounds on the fly and loop them. I used them in live performance and it always felt like magic. This is a bit of a novelty for sure, but their gear still holds magic for me. One of the news... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Yushchenko Visits Windy City | [
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Furloughed Workers In Hard-Hit Community Gather For Potluck During Shutdown | [
"The cafeteria in Montgomery Blair High School was packed last Friday, but not with students. After enduring more than three weeks of the ongoing partial government shutdown, hundreds of furloughed workers gathered in the Montgomery County, Md., high school to share a meal. The potluck of hearty foods such as ravio... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Pentagon Report: Iraq Is at Risk of Civil War | [
"The Pentagon acknowledges what already has been expressed by U.S. military commanders and others recently: Sectarian violence in Iraq is spreading beyond Baghdad. In its quarterly report, the Pentagon report showed Iraqi deaths have risen by 50 percent over the previous quarter. Five weeks after the Bush administ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Thank Goodness It's Thursday! | [
"TGIF is so last century. Now it's TGIT. According to Time, the state of Utah shifted 17,000 state workers to a 4-day schedule. Same pay. Longer days Monday through Thursday. Three day weekends every week. And after 12 months, so far so good: The state found that its compressed workweek resulted in a 13% reduction... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Despite Election Victory, Spain's Socialists Face Growing Far-Right Opposition | [
"Updated at 3:55 p.m. ET Spain's Socialist Party again won parliamentary elections on Sunday, but it fell short of a majority, and the recently emerging far-right Vox party made major gains. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialists earned 120 of 350 seats, three fewer than in April's election. In second, th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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R. Kelly Gets His Day In Court Of Public Opinion After Years Of Sex Abuse Allegations | [
"Following the release of the docuseries <em>Surviving R. Kelly</em>, interest has renewed in the sexual abuse allegations against the R&B star. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with <em>Sound Opinions </em>host Jim DeRogatis."
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It's Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here's How | [
"By now, you've heard the advice that to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., we need to practice social distancing. But if you're confused as to what that looks like in practice, we've got some answers. On Monday, the White House announced new guidelines for the next two weeks, urging Americans to avoid... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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2 Killed, 5 Injured In Avalanche At Idaho Ski Resort | [
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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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Kentucky's Turnaround On Prosecuting Minors For 'Status Offenses' Like Truancy | [
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How Flint's Water Crisis Happened, And Why It Isn't Over | [
"In April 2014, Flint, Michigan, changed its water source and residents were exposed to high levels of lead and other pollutants. Reporter Anna Clark writes about the factors that led to the crisis in her new book “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and The American Urban Tragedy.” Here & Now‘... | [
"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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Kafka's Final Absurdist Tale Plays Out In Tel Aviv | [
"Franz Kafka published just a few short stories and a novella during his lifetime, yet he was considered one of the 20th century's most influential writers. The rest of his work was largely kept secret, and literary scholars have long wondered what gems they might find among Kafka's papers. The answer may ultimatel... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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In 'Redemption,' Collecting Cans To Survive | [
"Host Audie Cornish talks with Matthew O'Neill about his Oscar-nominated short documentary, \"Redemption.\" The film is about New York City canners — people who survive by collecting cans and bottles and redeeming them for change."
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Obama's Aides Play Hamlet On Social Security-Cut Or No Cut: News Report | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Cost of California Wildfires Is More than $1 Billion | [
"Wildfires in Southern California have caused at least $1 billion in damage in San Diego County alone — and that figure is expected to rise, officials warned Wednesday. In just four days, the blazes have burned 410,000 acres and forced at least 500,000 people to flee their homes — the largest evacuation in state hi... | [
"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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Violence Erupts Across Iraq; Basra Oil Field Targeted | [
"Four U.S. soldiers are killed and six are wounded as insurgents fire on a base north of Baghdad. Dozens of Iraqis are killed in rocket attacks, roadside bombings and fighting with U.S.-led troops around the country. An the oil terminal off the southern city of Basra comes under attack, apparently by suicide bomber... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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Cooler Temperatures Mean Better News For Colorado | [
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Partisan Evolution Gap? Politically Insignificant, GOP Says | [
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Olympic Scandal Grows | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Washington Post correspondent Mary Jordan and NPR''s Howard Berkes about new allegations of bribery and conflicts of interests that may result in investigations at all level of the Olympic Games. Last night, an official resigned from the U-S Olympic Committee. And in Nagano, Japan, new ... | [
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Towering Waves May Be Norm for Hurricanes | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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John Cleese & Dee Dee Penny | [
"[r] Jesse Thorn talks with John Cleese of Monty Python and Dum Dum Girls founder Dee Dee Penny."
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More Couples Divorce After Decades Of Marriage | [
"Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper have announced they are separating after 40 years of marriage. The news came as a surprise. But divorce after decades of marriage is common and is likely to become more so as people live longer and healthier lives. The vow of till death do us part is more of a cha... | [
"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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Book News: 'Socks, I've Worn A Few?' Flea Is Writing A Memoir | [
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"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Columnist: Mumbai Bigger Than Terror Attack | [
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No Contest: Everything Is Better With 'Butter' | [
"Unless you've attended a Midwestern state fair — or perhaps a Renaissance-era banquet — you might be unfamiliar with the ephemeral but much beloved art of butter sculpture. Yes, the creamy dairy spread, when chilled to between 32 and 60 degrees, achieves a consistency ripe for carving, and artisans working with hu... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Podcast: Obama Says No To Torture Pix; Crist Yes To Senate | [
"Didn't President Obama tell us he was going to release those torture photos? Didn't Sen. Jim Bunning hint that he wouldn't run again? Didn't Robert Gibbs tell us to turn off our cell phones at the White House briefings? Why don't we believe anyone anymore? In this week's episode of our \"It's All Politics\" podcas... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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The Mountain Goats On World Cafe | [
"The Mountain Goats are John Darnielle, Peter Hughes and Jon Wurster, and the band's been around, in one form or another, since 1991. Darnielle's lo-fi beginnings involved just his poetry, his guitar and a dual-cassette recorder, but resulted in some of the finer albums of the '90s (Zopilote Machine, Nine Black Pop... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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Shabaka Hutchings' 'Black To The Future' Is A Showcase For Black British Music | [
"Bandleader and reed player Hutchings was born in London, but partly raised in Barbados. His new album with Sons of Kemet highlights the criss-crossing trajectories of African musical diasporas."
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"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Trampled By Turtles: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"What immediately attracted me to Trampled by Turtles when I first saw the band was its speed, but the Minnesotans are about more than just blistering bluegrass. They also write beautiful, heartfelt folk-pop songs, as this Tiny Desk Concert demonstrates. All three of these tunes come from Trampled By Turtles' new e... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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From Commenter To Columnist: The Atlantic's 'Cynic' | [
"Yoni Appelbaum, a Ph.D. candidate in history from Brandeis University, was procrastinating on his dissertation. Instead of writing, he would spend his time commenting on a blog under the pseudonym, \"Cynic.\" Eventually, it got him a job writing for that website — <em>The Atlantic</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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U.S. Drops Israel Settlement Freeze Demand | [
"The Obama administration has given up trying to persuade Israel to stop building in the West Bank, a State Department official says. Palestinians have said they won't return to the table without a freeze on Jewish settlement construction. Now, it seems, the two sides will be back to indirect talks with the U.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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Anti-Health Law GOPers Shouldn't Take Gov't Insurance: Poll | [
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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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Civil Rights Groups Say If Facebook Won't Act On Election Misinformation, They Will | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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'Listening To Quartetto | [
"\"Listening to Quartetto Gelato's repertoire is a lot like channel-surfing through two centuries of classical and popular music,\" says the Canadian newsweekly Maclean's. The quirky quartet--which includes musicians on oboe, cello, violin, mandolin, viola, guitar, and accordion--joins Martin in Studio 4A for a liv... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Elena Kagan, A Nominee With Little Paper Trail | [
"President Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice John Paul Stevens. Kagan has never served as a judge, and left no significant paper trail, so many of her legal views remain a mystery."
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"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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The Grid: A Journey Through The Heart Of Our Electrified World | [
"Guest: Phillip F. Schewe, Chief Science Writer at the America Institute of Physics, and Playwright"
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Movie Review: 'Anything Else' | [
"Woody Allen's new comedy <EM>Anything Else</EM> stars Jason Biggs and Christina Ricci. Film critic David Edelstein reviews the film."
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"Stories: 1) Chris Weitz: From 'New Moon' To 'A Better Life' 2) 'That's How' Christoph Niemann Explains It All"
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