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News Brief: Pandemic Surges, Texas COVID-19 Cases, Ethiopia's Civil War | [
"There is no sign COVID-19 cases are slowing. Texas is the first state to have more than a million coronavirus cases. Plus, fighting in Ethiopia's conflict appears to have crossed into Eritrea."
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Are Americans Ignoring The Afghan War? | [
"From the outset for many Americans, the war in Afghanistan was the \"just\" conflict, undertaken to hunt down the masterminds of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and without the divisive politics and questionable rationale of the subsequent invasion of Iraq. But as the war in Afghanistan ground on year after year, it b... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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High Court Wrestles With Campaign Finance Limits | [
"The Supreme Court began considering whether to end some prohibitions on spending by corporations and labor unions in political campaigns, in a case that arose from a movie critical of former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. During oral arguments in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, plaintiff a... | [
"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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Tax Bill Could Offer New Way To Funnel Political Cash — And Make It Tax-Deductible | [
"Wealthy Americans may get a new conduit for political money in the tax overhaul bill now being reconciled on Capitol Hill. A small provision in the House version of the bill would let big donors secretly give unlimited amounts to independent political groups — and write off the contributions as charitable gifts. \... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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White House Task Force To Save Bees Stirs Hornet's Nest | [
"When President Obama announced last week that he was creating a federal task force to investigate the nation's vanishing bee colonies, the moment provided newly minted Press Secretary Josh Earnest an opportunity to crack one of his first jokes on the job. \"When I walked out here today, I knew I was going to be ha... | [
"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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Labor Department's December Report Shows Jobless Rate Dipped | [
"The Labor Department on Friday said the nation's jobless rate fell to 6.7 percent as U.S. employers added 74,000 jobs to payrolls while more Americans stopped looking for work in December. In November, the unemployment rate was 7 percent."
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Car Talk May 17, 2008 Show #0820 | [
"A huband plans to convert his wife's minivan to hydrogen power--she looks to Tom and Ray to talk some sense into him. Bad idea. Also, one car fire our hosts didn't cause, the sound of a transmission kapuit-ing, and one man finds his soulmate--a '62 Austin."
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Americans Vent Anger At 'Fat Cat' Bankers | [
"It's getting to feel a little like the 1930s, when President Franklin Roosevelt inveighed against \"the economic royalists,\" and congressional investigator Ferdinand Pecora slapped subpoenas on the biggest bankers in the country. As a token of humiliation, J.P. Morgan had to endure a dwarf plunked in his lap by a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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My Fellow Americans: Tomas Delgado, Guitar Craftsman | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick visits guitar maker Tomas Delgado at his world-famous guitar shop and learns about his craft of making Mariachi guitars and other instruments."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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In North Dakota, A Tale Of Two Ticket-Splitters | [
"In West Fargo, N.D., voters have a tradition of sending one party to the White House and the other to Congress. Two voters maintained that tradition — but not as you'd expect. North Dakota's Senate race is still too close to call."
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"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Trump Says He Wasn't Trying To Promote Business By Staying At His Ireland Golf Course | [
"President Trump spent his last two nights in Europe at a golf course he owns in Ireland. He said he wasn't trying to promote his business."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Majority Of Americans See Trump's First Year As A Failure. -- Kelly Says Trump Now Believes Border Wall Is Unnecessary. -- Photographer Says He Lost His Job After Leaking Pictures Of Rick Perry And Coal CEO. And here are more early headlines: Wintry Storm Across The Sou... | npr | {
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Avian Flu Vaccine Test Successful in Humans | [
"Researchers cite progress toward a vaccine against avian flu, which has infected several dozen people in Asia. Tests have stimulated the immune systems of volunteers, a key to developing a vaccine to prevent a human pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,... | [
"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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Muslim Brotherhood Picks Presidential Candidate | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Samer Shehata of Georgetown University about the Muslim Brotherhood's decision to put up a presidential candidate for Egypt in the post-Hosni Mubarak regime."
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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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NTSB Looks At Disabled Signals, Locked Switch In Latest Deadly Amtrak Crash | [
"Updated at 11:59 p.m. ET Federal investigators say a track switch locked in the wrong position appears to have led to Sunday's deadly Amtrak collision with an idle CSX freight train, and they are hesitant to say this latest wreck — the fourth fatal Amtrak incident in seven weeks — is part of a broader problem with... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift. -- Obama Administration To Announce Executive Action On Guns. And here are more early headlines: Major Flooding Continues To Inundate Midwest. (NWS) U.N. Security Council Condemns Violence Against Saudi Embassy In Ira... | npr | {
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An EdTech Buzzword Bingo Card | [
"As always, our NPR Ed inboxes are clogged with press releases about the latest amazeballs app or product. Like the following, edited to protect the guilty: ...an unprecedented new DOODLEHICKY app optimized for iPhone® and Android™ smartphones that includes real-time monitoring of a child's learning progress. DOODL... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Matthai | [
"A discussion with Nobel Peace Prize-winning biologist Wangari Matthai. (pre-recorded)"
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Faces Of NPR: Steve Mullis | [
"Faces Of NPR is a weekly feature that showcases the people behind NPR, from the voices you hear every day on the radio to the ones who work outside of the recording studio. You'll find out about what they do and what they're inspired by on the daily. This week, meet Steve Mullis, digital whiz and video game aficio... | [
"Stories: 1) Animator, Director And Writer Andrew Stanton 2) Band Of Brothers: Ferrell, Reilly And McKay 3) The Staples Singers: Gospel Greats"
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When, Oh When, Will The Recovery Reach You? | [
"Many economists say the United States has emerged from a recession, but it doesn't always feel that way. After a week like this past one, anyone who was waiting for the anemic economy to show signs of vitality was probably disappointed. Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Jim Zarroli about the sluggish U.S. econom... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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'How I Built This': Cathy Hughes On Radio One | [
"David Greene talks to NPR's Guy Raz about the latest episode of the new podcast, \"How I Built This.\" In that episode, Raz talks to Cathy Hughes, who built a broadcasting empire from scratch."
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The Man With A 'Battery Operated Brain' | [
"He calls himself the \"human with the battery operated brain\" because he does, in fact, have electrodes in his head, put there by his New Zealand doctors. Andrew Johnson (also known as \"Cyber AJ\") a few months ago was a young, 39 year old, early-onset Parkinsonian who tremored constantly. His hands shook. His n... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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A Deep Dive Into The Wage Gap On Black Women's Equal Pay Day | [
"Despite working in foodservice and hospitality for 60 years, Venorica Tucker can’t retire right now. The 72-year-old says she needs to keep working to pay her bills and buy food. She even jokes that she’ll retire 15 minutes before her death. “I’ve got two grandchildren. I would love to do what most people do... | [
"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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Tuition-Free College Puts Students to Work | [
"NPR's Greg Allen reports on a college in Missouri that charges no tuition fees whatsoever. Instead, students pay their way by working -- in jobs ranging from milking cows to making fruitcakes."
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"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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Thoughts On A Human Re-Creation Of The Berlin Wall | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu notes that a British artist is asking people to help him mark the 20th anniversary next month of the fall of the Berlin Wall by making a human wall for 15 minutes. At first, Codrescu wants to be part of it, but then has second thoughts."
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Betting On The Gold Standard? Odds Are Still Long | [
"When the price of gold tipped $1,400 a troy ounce this week, the news fit right into a frenzy over the metal ignited by the World Bank president on Monday. In a Financial Times column, Robert Zoellick wrote that the global economy should consider using the price of gold as an \"international reference point of mar... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Despite Industry Scandals, Google's Parent Company Reports Growth In Ad Business | [
"Google’s parent company, Alphabet, kicked off a series of highly anticipated earnings reports in the tech industry this week. The search giant announced surging profits Monday, up 73 percent in the first quarter of 2018. Advertising revenue made up the bulk of the boost, coming in at nearly $27 billion. Here... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Army Steps Up Efforts to Get New Troops Fit | [
"Soldiers can still find pancakes on the chow line at the U.S. Army's Fort Leonard Wood training facility in Missouri. But now they're made with whole-grain batter -- adding more fiber and protein. The new focus on nutrition is part of a 'Fueling the Soldier' initiative that aims to teach soldiers to make healt... | [
"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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Political Junkie: All Eyes on Iowa | [
"Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, talks about the intense focus on Iowa voters — campaign events, phone calls, ads and more — though nearly two months remain before the caucuses. Also: Tom Tancredo is taking heat for his latest ad, Hillary Clinton picks up some bad press, and Ron Paul cashes in on the web. Guests... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Floridians Try to Rebuild in Storm's Wake | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Robert Aaron, whose home in Arcadia, Fla., 25 miles northeast of Port Charlotte, sustained roof damage and downed trees when Hurricane Charley passed through on Friday afternoon. Mr. Aaron and eight members of his family remained in the house through the storm, which lasted about two... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Consumed By Violence, With Hope For Peace: Britten's 'War Requiem' | [
"I'm a bit of a cynic when it comes to composer anniversaries but this year, marking 100 years since the birth of Benjamin Britten, has been absolutely fascinating for me. I am now living proof that such centenaries can indeed change the way we look at a composer and provide us with opportunities to explore their b... | [
"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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In Venezuela's Capital, A Box Of Cheerios Costs $10 | [
"Nine months after the political turmoil began in Venezuela, crippling U.S. sanctions have been affecting the daily lives of people in the country. Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley talks with journalist Emiliana Duarte (@emiduarte) for the latest on the ground there. This article was originally published on WBUR.org... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Excerpt: 'An Edible History Of Humanity' | [
"The Man-Made Nature of Maize Maize, more commonly known as corn in America, provides the best illustration that domesticated crops are unquestionably human creations. The distinction between wild and domesticated plants is not a hard and fast one. Instead, plants occupy a continuum: from entirely wild plants, to ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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High Court Bars Mandatory Life Terms For Juveniles | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down state and federal laws that impose a mandatory sentence of life without parole on juveniles convicted of murder. By a 5-4 vote, the court said juveniles may still be sentenced to life without parole, but that to do so automatically, without allowing the judge or jury to consi... | [
"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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Stacey Kent: 'The Boy Next Door' | [
"Jazz singer Stacey Kent's story would make a good Hollywood movie. She grew up in New Jersey, and was studying languages and literature for a masters degree in Europe when she had a chance meeting with a saxophone player in Oxford, England, that changed her life. The sax player, Jim Tomlinson, would later become h... | [
"It's hard to feel bad when you listen to the music of Dutch artist Benny Sings. His latest album, simply titled Music, is a breezy, carefree collection of songs full of light and air, and wrapped in a mix of what reviewer Tarik Moody calls \"Yacht Soul.\" We open this week's show with the album's opening song, \"N... | npr | {
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Dropbox: Drew Houston | [
"In 2006, Drew Houston got on a bus from Boston heading to New York. He planned to use the three-hour ride to get some work done, so he opened his laptop, and realized he had left his thumb drive with all of his work files at home. Drew decided he never wanted to have that problem again. On that bus ride, he start... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Amartya Sen, 'The Argumentative Indian' | [
"In a new book, Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen maintains that democracy is about much more than elections, and that India's democracy flourishes amid a long tradition of dispute, discussion and debate. While the West takes much of the credit for the installation of democracy in a country that many wester... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Alito Faces Third Day of Questioning by Senate Panel | [
"Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito continue in the Senate Thursday. Ari Shapiro reports on the third day of questioning by the Judiciary Committee about Alito's judicial philosophy, his thoughts on abortion rights and the power of the executive branch, and Alito's role in a controve... | [
"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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Police In India Probe Poisoning Of School Children | [
"In India, dozens of children in the eastern state of Bihar have been poisoned after consuming a free school lunch. More than 20 children have died. Authorities are trying to determine if the poisoning was deliberate or accidental."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Fed's Move To Curb Risk Called 'Quite Brilliant' | [
"Good morning, and happy Friday to you. Here's what we're reading: The Federal Reserve says it will crack down on executive pay at the 28 biggest banking institutions. The Fed hopes to stop bankers and traders from enriching themselves by taking excessive risks. Simon Johnson hails the Fed's move as a \"quite brill... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Education Secretary on Affirmative Action Ruling | [
"NPR Senior Correspondent Juan Williams talks to Education Secretary Rod Paige about the high court's ruling on affirmative action."
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CDC Takes Down Its Guidance On Aerosol Transmission On The Coronavirus | [
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines Friday to say the coronavirus can spread via tiny aerosol particles. But on Monday, the agency abruptly pulled the new guidance."
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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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'Little Women' Filmmakers Aim For Authenticity | [
"The new film “Little Women,” based on Louisa May Alcott’s popular novel, is set in mid-1800s Massachusetts. The filmmakers made sure every detail — including the food, furniture and geographic locations — were “period-perfect.” Andrea Shea (@asheaarts) of WBUR has the story. This arti... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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The Surgery That Saves Silenced Singers | [
"The biggest-selling pop artist of the year has gone silent. The British pop/soul singer Adele was forced to cancel the rest of her 2011 tour. Earlier this year, she suffered two vocal hemorrhages and will need to undergo surgery. Singers are in a high-risk business. Many famous singers have needed similar treatmen... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Megan Williams Recants Claims Of Sexual Abuse | [
"Back in 2007, Megan William alleged that she was a victim of a racially-motivated hate crime. Her claims of being raped and tortured horrified the nation and helped put several people in prison. Williams now says the abuse never happened. But the prosecutor in charge of her case does not buy her retraction, citing... | [
"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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TV Broadcasters To Stop Taking E-Cigarette Ads | [
"Major broadcast companies including CBS, Viacom, and WarnerMedia say they are pulling ads by e-cigarette makers, as concerns over growing teen use of the products and the hundreds of cases of illnesses linked to vaping continue to mount. The move to drop the commercials for Juul and other e-cigarette companies com... | [
"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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U.S. Economy Grew At A Record Pace In Third Quarter | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Lincoln Narrowly Wins Arkansas Runoff | [
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Biographer Chronicles The Life of Neil Young | [
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Gun Carry Laws Can Complicate Police Interactions | [
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Antics and Anguish: Puccini's 'La Boheme' | [
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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A 'Wingnut Argument' For The Gold Standard | [
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For Some Brits The Royal Wedding Will Be 'Hell On Earth' | [
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Entrepreneurs Seek More Federal Aid | [
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This Is Your Brain On Taser | [
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Click Here For 'The New York Times' While It's Being Hacked | [
"The New York Times' website isn't working for us, and many other users, again this morning. As All Tech Considered reported Tuesday evening, the Times appears to be the victim of another hacking by the Syrian Electronic Army — a pro-Assad organization that has previously taken over the websites of other U.S. news ... | [
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Government Concerned by Animal-Rights Activists | [
"In Los Angeles, federal and local authorities are worried about what they call escalating threats from radical animal-rights activists. Some city officials, including the ex-head of the city's animal control department, have required constant security after attacks on their homes."
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"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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The Status Of The New START Treaty | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ellen Tauscher, undersecretary for arms control and international security, about the New Start Treaty, which is being resisted by some Republican members of Congress."
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Martin And Pt Music Producer | [
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High Numbers Of Casualties Tell The Story In Iraq | [
"We're using numbers to highlight some of the stories of 2013. We look now at the situation in Iraq and the number is 6,639. Steve Inkseep talks to William Dunlop of Agence France-Presse, which has been compiling numbers of those killed and wounded in Iraq."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Raising White Kids | [
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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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Stephen Colbert's Most Meaningful Musical Moments | [
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"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Al-Qaida Steps In To Step Out Of Syria | [
"Al-Qaida's central leadership has cut ties with the Islamic State of Iraq in Syria, or ISIS. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Jessica Stern, author of <em>Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill</em>, about what this split tells us about the future of al-Qaida."
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Wielding A Pen And A Phone, Obama Goes It Alone | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Energy Law Leaves Out Wind, Solar Tax Credits | [
"While the new energy bill delivers good news to those in the ethanol business, it disappoints many in the business of cultivating alternative energy sources — such as wind, solar and geothermal power. To find out how the energy law could affect those clean-energy businesses, Michele Norris talks with Tom Carnahan... | [
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What Happens When The Body Overheats? | [
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Fourth-Grader Apologizes For Stealing Pen And Hazelnut From Oregon Capitol | [
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"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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Sociologist Amitai Etzione | [
"Sociologist Amitai Etzione -- Forum discusses racial identification issues and other matters with sociologist Amitai Etzione. Etzione is professor at George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs, founder of the GWU's Communitarian Network, and former senior advisor to the White House."
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What Makes A Great Relationship Between President And Congressional Leader? | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Thomas E. Mann, resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, about the relationships between presidents and congressional leaders."
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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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Fed To Buy $600 Billion In U.S. Debt To Cut Rates | [
"In a new round of economic stimulus, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it will buy hundreds of billions of government debt in a bid to further lower interest rates, which are already at historic lows. The Federal Open Market Committee said it \"intends to purchase a further $600 billion of longer-term Tr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Calls for Calm in Paris After Riots | [
"Politicians and community leaders have appealed for calm in Paris, after nearly two weeks of rioting. The violence began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted last Thursday night while apparently fleeing police. Most of those confronting the authorities were youths of various... | [
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Professor RICHARD FOULDS | [
"Professor RICHARD FOULDS. He teaches at the University of Delaware. He's the father of a child with A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder) and a member of C.H.A.D.D. a non-profit organization directed by parents of children with ADD"
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Budgets Suffer After A Drop In International Student Enrollment | [
"After a decade of large-scale growth in overseas enrollment, the number of international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities is dropping — leading some schools to make budget cuts."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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National Political Party Chairs | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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A Year with the Sunnis in Fallujah | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks to freelance journalist Patrick Graham, who spent a year with the Iraqi resistance in Fallujah. He wrote about his experiences in an article that appears in the June issue of <EM>Harper's</EM> magazine."
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NPR's Handy Guide To Not Taking Terrible Food Photographs | [
"The real excuse for this handy guide is a project we just launched called Cook Your Cupboard. The idea: You don't always have time for fancy recipes. But you probably do have unused stuff around the kitchen. So post a photo of what has you stumped, and get ideas from other people. Occasionally, we'll even get chef... | [
"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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Pet Insurance Increasingly Popular Work Benefit | [
"The nation's largest pet insurer says more and more corporations are signing up for pet insurance. Comcast and Home Depot are among thousands of companies that now offer insurance for their employees' dogs, cats and birds. The perk allows companies to appear thoughtful, at no cost because pet insurance is still a ... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Florida Debates Water Tax On Bottlers | [
"Each day more than five million gallons of spring water is bottled in Florida, and companies pay almost nothing for local water permits. Florida is considering joining other states that have imposed \"severance fees\" on commercially bottled spring water. It would charge six cents for every gallon taken from sprin... | [
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U.S. Citizen Charged In Mumbai Attacks | [
"There's been a break in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. U.S. prosecutors say American David Coleman Headley helped plan last year's attacks in India. Hotels, cafes and a train station were targeted. Prosecutors say the Chicago man made five trips to Mumbai from 2006 to 2008, and took pictures of various targets."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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'California Split' Makes it to DVD | [
"<EM>California Split</EM>, the 1974 Robert Altman film about two obsessive gamblers, is now available on DVD. It had never been made available on video for the home audience. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and <EM>New York Times</EM> critic Elvis Mitchell."
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"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Beyond Parkland: Oakland Kids Who Experience Gun Violence Every Day | [
"Castlemont High School senior Armon Hurst was held at gunpoint at a McDonald's in East Oakland when he was just 15. He lives in a city where there were at least 75 homicides in 2017. \"It's actually like numbing. You don't even feel the pain no more,\" Hurst says. \"You know something might go on today. When peopl... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Voters Say Congress is Out of Touch | [
"<EM>Washington Post</EM> reporter and columnist David Broder tells Host Bob Edwards that he's been out talking to voters around the country, and finding that Americans have never felt more out of touch with what Congress is doing."
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Mexico's Drug War Brings More Carnage To Border | [
"Mexico's brutal drug war has played out all across the country. But no place has been as hard hit as Ciudad Juarez, the industrial city just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas. Juarez is a city torn apart by more than just murder. It is a city struggling unsuccessfully to find hope in a place flooded with h... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Migrants' Job Search Empties Mexican Community | [
"Some places in Mexico have a long history of migration. But for others, including the provincial capital of Malinalco, it's a relatively new phenomenon. After leaving for better-paying jobs in the United States, migrants find themselves missing their families and communities back home. On the surface, Malinalco -... | [
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'Lady Bird' Soars With An Intimate Portrait Of Mother-Daughter Angst | [
"The title character of Greta Gerwig's new comedy is a Sacramento high school senior who's in a love-hate relationship with her mother. Critic David Edelstein says <em>Lady Bird</em> is \"packed with insight.\""
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Why Trump Policies Seem To Come Straight from The 1970s | [
"From trade to coal to crime, many of the topics that President Trump goes back to over and over again seem to harken back to the 1970s. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), senior editor at The Atlantic, about how Trump’s policies today seem like a throwback to that decade,... | [
"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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Jobless Claims Changed Little Last Week | [
"There were 382,000 first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week, down by just 3,000 from the week before, the Employment and Training Administration says. Meanwhile, \"the 4-week moving average was 377,750, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 375,750.\" That figure offers a sl... | [
"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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USWNT Fans And Players Hope World Cup Win Will Help National Women's League Succeed | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rachel Bachman, senior sports reporter for <em>The Wall Street Journal,</em> about how this year's World Cup title might help the National Women's Soccer League thrive."
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World Cup: Yes, I Am For America | [
"Eyder Peralta is a producer for NPR. His plan is to watch Saturday's U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup match with a U.S.A. jersey on. It was a hot Saturday in Manhattan. A few friends had gathered to watch the U.S. play Algeria at a small bar near Times Square. I squeezed my way through the crowd and headed toward the back... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Candidates Just Wanna Have Fund, Best of Seven, and I Feel Fine."
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Cannibal Chronicler, Tobias Schneebaum | [
"In 1955, Tobias Schneebaum, an artist and anthropologist who died last week, hitchhiked to Peru in 1955 and vanished in the jungle. Seven months later he reappeared, covered in body paint, with tales of life with a tribe of cannibals. Host Michele Norris talks to Laurie Shapiro, who helped make a film about Schnee... | [
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Mourners From Far And Wide Honor Muhammad Ali At Muslim Prayer Service | [
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Analysts Divided On U.S. Arming Syrian Rebels | [
"This week President Obama said it was important to remain prudent in coming to conclusions about chemical weapon use within Syria, something he said could change the nature of U.S. involvement there. Melissa Block talks to analysts Andrew Tabler and Joshua Landis about U.S. involvement in arming rebels in Syria."... | [
"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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How Do I Twitter the BPP? | [
"Listener Marc Naimark says he signed up for Twitter, and now he wants to know how to Twitter the BPP. Here's the answer: In the space where Twitter asks what you're doing, write something that includes @bpp. Example: \"Hey @bpp -- what's that weird noise on your show?\" Your message will show up in our \"replies\"... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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How The Merck-Johnson & Johnson Collaboration Could Factor Into The Global Vaccination Effort | [
"The Biden administration announced a collaboration on Tuesday between two competitors: Merck will help produce the newly authorized single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Here & Now‘s Callum Borchers speaks with Brook Baker, professor at Northeastern University School of Law with a focus on intellectual prop... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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News Brief: Ford And Kavanaugh Recap | [
"People across the country listened to the testimony of a woman who says she did not want to speak out publicly about her sexual assault and a man who denied it. We have takeaways."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Asian American Local Leader Shows Army Scars: 'Is This Patriot Enough?' | [
"Ever since Lee Wong came to the U.S. after graduating from high school, he has faced questions about his patriotism. It started, he says, when he was a college student in the 1970s and a white man attacked him while hurling anti-Asian insults. Throughout his life, the discrimination continued — his application to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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2 Penn State Officials Leave Amid Sex Abuse Scandal | [
"Two top Penn State officials charged with covering up allegations of a child sex abuse scandal have stepped down after Sunday's emergency meeting of the university's Board of Trustees. Former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was charged over the weekend with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Japanese Officials Declare 'Cold Shutdown' Of Crippled Reactors. -- No Deal Yet On Jobless Benefits, Payroll Tax Cut Extension. -- Christopher Hitchens: 'Atheist Intellectual,' 'Noble Contrarian'. Other news: -- \"Bradley Manning To Appear In Court In Leaks Case.\" (Morning... | npr | {
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States Toughen Federal Mercury Pollution Rules | [
"In 2006, the Environmental Protection Agency set the first requirements for coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury pollution from their exhausts. At the time, there were complaints that the new rule wasn't protective enough. As a result, more than a dozen states have set their own tougher rules. Michigan is one... | [
"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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Are Americans Tired Of 'Arrogant British' TV Personalities? | [
"When the interviewer for BBC Radio finally reached me Monday to talk about the failure of Piers Morgan's 9 p.m. interview show on CNN, she basically had one question, asked many different ways. Are Americans finally tired of arrogant British TV personalities? To be honest, there are signs of cultural fatigue. Just... | [
"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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Southwest Brings Crowds to Philadelphia Airport | [
"Traffic in the Philadelphia airport is up sharply one year after discount carrier Southwest Airlines flew into town. Airport managers are now trying to figure out how to build enough parking spaces for all the new passengers."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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President To Make Case For Financial Overhaul | [
"President Obama will make his case for new financial rules Thursday in New York, not far from Wall Street, urging the financial industry to get behind the effort. Obama says Washington needs to put some guardrails in place if it hopes to keep the economy from going off another cliff. \"We have to acknowledge that... | [
"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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