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War Update: Pentagon Briefing
[ "Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says U.S.-led forces are now liberating Baghdad, and that \"Saddam Hussein is now taking his rightful place alongside Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Ceausescu in the pantheon of failed brutal dictators.\" NPR's Scott Horsley has the latest from the Pentagon." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune" ]
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Ian Checks In: At the Boston Marathon, Raring to Go
[ "On the blog: Ian Chillag says he's freezing in short shorts. Our own Ian Chillag is milling around the chilly starting point for today's Boston Marathon. In a couple of hours Chillag will light out for Boston with the great Amby Burfoot, helping to pace the 1968 winner all the way home. Ian aims to post an update ...
[ "Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season" ]
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In Search For Missing Teens, Israel Cracks Down On Hamas
[ "In the week since Israel's search to find three teenagers began, operation \"Bring Back Our Brothers\" has expanded to include a crackdown on Hamas and other suspected militants. Sixteen-year-olds Gilad Sha'er and Naftali Fraenkel, a dual US-Israeli citizen, along with 19-year-old Eyal Yifrah, disappeared June 12,...
[ "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...
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Virginia's First Lady Criticized For Racially 'Inappropriate' Mansion Tour
[ "Updated at 8:18 p.m. ET Editor's note: In an earlier version of this story, we named one of the students involved in the mansion tour and included a copy of her letter to Pam Northam. A representative for the student notified NPR that the student does not want to be named. We have removed the student's name from t...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe...
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Marine Pilot Trial Begins
[ "Aileen Le Blanc reports on opening statements in the court martial of a Marine pilot charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of twenty people in a gondola accident one year ago in the Italian Alps." ]
[ "Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music." ]
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Obama Thanks Nation's Veterans
[ "Instead of choosing \"narrow self-interests,\" today's veterans have \"chosen the opposite,\" President Barack Obama just said at Arlington National Cemetery, where he is delivering an address on this Veterans Day. Many of those serving now, Obama noted, have \"endured tour after tour\" in the war zones of Iraq an...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House...
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Merrick Garland Heads To Capitol Hill For What Could Be A Futile Exercise
[ "Federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland headed to Capitol Hill Thursday afternoon to meet with senators, beginning the traditional ritual of any nominee to the Supreme Court. But for the former prosecutor, the exercise could be in vain. Senate Republicans are holding steadfast in their refusal to even consider...
[ "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...
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Talk About Time Lapse: A 70-Year Shoebox Series
[ "In 1936, a 16-year-old girl from Tilburg, Holland, went to a fair. She picked up a gun at the shooting gallery and shot at a target. When she hit the target, a camera was triggered, and a portrait of her sure-shot squint was taken. Ria van Dijk, now 90, continued to shoot at fairs for seven decades, collecting the...
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Host Lisa Simeone Talks
[ "Host Lisa Simeone talks to film composer John Williams about summer at Tanglewood, as well as conducting his own music and works by George Gershwin on the final orchestral concert of the Tanglewood season." ]
[ "From Scratch Host Jessica Harris speaks with Mark Morris, the founder of the Mark Morris Dance Group. Harris also speaks with clothing designer Peter Manning." ]
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Summit of the Americas
[ "Scott speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea who is in Quebec City at the Summit of the Americas." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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'Funny, but No': Shoebox Cards' Hits and Misses
[ "For 20 years, Shoebox has brought brutal honesty and quirky irreverence to the once-sentimental realm of greeting cards. \"You should call your mom on your birthday and have a nice long conversation about your life,\" reads one card. \"Hurry up now, your birthday's not going to ruin itself.\" Shoebox editor Sarah...
[ "Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD" ]
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'Dreamgirls' Does Justice to a Cinematic Musical
[ "The new movie Dreamgirls β€” based on the 1981 Broadway musical β€” got five Golden Globe nominations Thursday. It will open Christmas Day in most of the country, but to burnish its luster for awards season, it opens exclusive \"road-show\" engagements Friday in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. \"Road-show\" ...
[ "Stories: 1) Remembering Sekou Sundiata, Poet of Sound 2) Hollywood's Musical 'Hairspray,' a Little Too Bouffant" ]
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Toxic To Touch: Souvenir Glases Have Lead, Cadmium
[ "Certain collectible drinking glasses exceed federal limits for lead in children's products by up to 1,000 times, according to laboratory tests conducted by The Associated Press. Some of the glasses also contained relatively high levels of the even-more-dangerous cadmium." ]
[ "Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music." ]
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Gary Paulsen's Memoir Taps Into The Childhood Experiences That Inspired His Stories
[ "Gary Paulsen has a new memoir about the childhood experiences behind some of his most beloved novels for young people. It's called <em>Gone to The Woods.</em>" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle" ]
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Christmas Stamps Are OK; Christmas Carols? Not At The Post Office
[ "There's been some consternation on the Web about what happened this weekend at a post office in Silver Spring, Md., when three Christmas carolers β€” all decked out in shawls, bonnets and a top hat (for the guy) β€” popped in and started singing. It seems that one of the USPS managers on duty jumped into action, telli...
[ "Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In...
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Top Stories: North Korea Hits The Sea; Gas Leak Residents Get More Time To Go Home
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside...
[ "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...
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. Ireland/Peace Process
[ "NPR's Michael Goldfarb examines the tensions urrounding a number of marches this past week staged by a Protestant group nown as the \"Orangemen\". Catholics have clashed with police over several days f violence which culminated in the bombing of a tourist hotel last night." ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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No Easy Answers For DUI Concerns As Marijuana Gains Support
[ "The Lodo Wellness Center in Denver has been selling medical marijuana for several years. But since Jan. 1, when marijuana in Colorado officially moved from underground to behind the counter, the center has also been selling legal, recreational pot. A majority of Americans now say they support full legalization, an...
[ "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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On 'Hard Working Americans,' Songs For The Ordinary Joe
[ "Todd Snider, Widespread Panic's Dave Schools and Duane Trucks perform in a new band that specializes in covering working-class songs." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana" ]
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Did IRS Targeting Harm Tea Party Groups?
[ "Congress continues its hearings into the IRS flagging of Tea Party groups that applied for tax-exempt status. <em>Weekend Edition Saturday</em> host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Shirish Date." ]
[ "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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What Is The Filibuster β€” And Why Is There Such A Battle Over It?
[ "As the Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate work out their power-sharing agreement, the filibuster has been a major topic of debate. Here & Now&#8216;s Peter O&#8217;Dowd talks to Sarah Binder, political science professor at George Washington University and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, ab...
[ "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...
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IRS, UBS Settle Dispute Over Releasing Suspected Tax Cheats' Names
[ "One of the competitive advantages of Swiss banks has been their nation's tradition of banking secrecy which is codified in Swiss law. Which helps to explain why UBS resisted U.S. government demands that the institution reveal the names of customers who might be using Swiss banking secrecy to hide taxable income fr...
[ "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...
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Nurses In Australia Issue Plea To Stop Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks
[ "Nurses and midwives in Australia say they've had to take extraordinary measures to stop people from stealing personal protective equipment, such as sanitizer and masks, and that some of them have even become targets of violence. In a statement on its website, the New South Wales Nurses & Midwives' Association issu...
[ "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...
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Profile: Maria Shriver
[ "California's new first lady, Maria Shriver, comes from one of the nation's best known Democratic families: the Kennedys. There's widespread speculation about what kind of influence Shriver will have on her Republican husband, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his policies. NPR's John McChesney reports." ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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A Documentarian Wonders: 'Do I Sound Gay?'
[ "In the wake of a bad breakup, journalist and gay activist David Thorpe did what many of us do: He took intense inventory of his own flaws and insecurities, then stepped up one of them into a Thing. A good Thing, as it turns out, whose end result is the charming documentary Do I Sound Gay?, in which Thorpe wryly tr...
[ "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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In Talk of Chrysler Spin-Off, Firms Angle, Stock Rises
[ "For a week now, there has been talk that DaimlerChrysler might want to sell its poorly performing Chrysler division. DaimlerChrysler's chairman has refused to rule out selling Chrysler. And at least one newspaper quotes sources today indicating that the company really is moving to sell. DaimlerChrysler's stock is...
[ "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...
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James Blake, Live In Concert: SXSW 2011
[ "James Blake enters SXSW facing expectations both high and low: On one hand, the dubstep upstart with the heartbreaking voice β€” equal parts Antony and Aaron Neville β€” is widely regarded as a breakout star for dubstep and a new standard bearer for electronic music itself. On the other, Blake's music is so full of si...
[ "Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo" ]
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Passaic, N.J. Residents Consider Future After Storm
[ "When the water rose along New Jersey's Passaic River late last month, a lot of homes were flooded for the second time in fourteen months. Nancy Solomon of New Jersey Public Radio reports on what residents are thinking about the future in neighborhoods that were once dry but are now prone to devastating floods." ]
[ "Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music." ]
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Gingrich Assails U.S. State Department
[ "Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich -- now a Pentagon adviser -- calls for an overhaul of the State Department, citing what he calls \"diplomatic failure\" in the months leading to war. He warns that U.S. diplomats could squander the military's gains in Iraq. NPR's Scott Horsley reports." ]
[ "News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri...
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Obama Toughens State Secrets Privilege
[ "The Justice Department on Wednesday unveiled a new set of rules for when the government can claim it is protecting state secrets in court. The Obama and Bush administrations have both been criticized for the way they have invoked the state secrets privilege, which essentially lets the government tell a judge to th...
[ "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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From A Concert Last Weekend
[ "From a concert last weekend at Avery Fisher Hall at New York's Lincoln Center, Music director Esa-Pekka Salonen (ES-sah PEK-kah SAH-loh-nen) conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a concert performance of Bartok's Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta. (NPR/Lincoln Center)" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week" ]
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After Colorado Rock Slide, Teams Struggle To Reach 5 Bodies
[ "Residents of Buena Vista, Colo., are in shock after a rock slide on Monday that authorities say killed five people β€” possibly all from the same family. The Denver Post says \"a deadly cascade of boulders poured over Chaffee County's popular Agnes Vaille Falls [at] midmorning.\" The rocks came down on a popular hik...
[ "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...
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Hurricane Matthew Leaves Death And Destruction In Southern Haiti
[ "Haitian officials say Hurricane Matthew has left hundreds of thousands of people vulnerable in the country's southern peninsula. As aid workers make their way to towns that have been isolated, the death toll is expected to rise." ]
[ "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...
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Fresh Air Weekend: Ray Davies, Books For Jazz Lovers And Josh Brolin
[ "Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Naive, Yet Revolu...
[ "Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons" ]
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Plays Hit the Road for Theater Tours
[ "For the first time in more than a decade, there are a lot more plays going out on tour. Typically, musical productions such as <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> are the shows that go on the road. But classic plays such as <em>Twelve Angry Men</em> are taking their production out for a tour." ]
[ "The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Seth Bailey Memorial Flight, The Economic Effects of 9/11, Fall Gardening Tips, Women Writing for (a) Change" ]
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A Tribute to Scottish Poet Robert Burns
[ "<em>Performance Today</em> celebrates the birthday of Scottish poet and musician Robert Burns with poetry, fiddle tunes and a recipe for the Scottish delicacy haggis. Scotsman Robert Simpson recites an ode to the Scottish sausage and gives his favorite recipe for the dish." ]
[ "Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ...
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The Phoenix Symphony, Conducted
[ "The Phoenix Symphony, conducted by James Sedares (sed-DAIR-ress), performs \"Grandfather's Story\" from Aaron Copland's suite from his film score for \"The Red Pony.\" (Koch International 3-7092-2 H1)" ]
[ "The world broadcast premiere of Larsen's \"Eleanor Roosevelt,\" as performed this past Sunday in New York's Merkin Concert Hall. Judith Clurman conducts the New York Concert Singers, narrator June LeBell, and the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble. (NPR)" ]
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When Taking The Pollen Out Of Honey Might Make A Sticky Mess
[ "Allegedly, there's a tsunami washing up on American shores. It originates in Chinese beehives and the American beekeepers who've spotted it are hopping mad. The American Honey Producers Association claims that Chinese companies are evading American trade restrictions on Chinese honey by sending it first to other A...
[ "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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Organizers Of Pamplona Bull Run Step Up Efforts To Address Sexual Assault Concerns
[ "The northern Spanish city of Pamplona this weekend opened its famous running of the bulls festival, a nine-day traditional event that draws thousands of spectators who come to watch people dodge bulls bolting down tight streets. The festival makes Pamplona's population of nearly 200,000 residents jump to about a m...
[ "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...
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Top Stories: Afghan Lawmakers Attacked; Former White House Chef Dies
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Taliban Attack Afghan Parliament In Kabul. -- Body Of Former White House Chef Found In New Mexico. And here are more early headlines: Thousands Join Hands On Charleston Bridge For 9 Killed In Church. (Washington Post) Greece Offers Last Minute Proposals To Avoid Default...
[ "Happy Friday! Here are our early stories: The European Union Wins The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. 5 Takeaways From The Vice Presidential Debate. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Fighter Jets To Border After Syrian Chopper Bombs Turkish Town. (Reuters) Wounded Pakistani Girl In Critical But Satisfactory...
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Housing Stalls Election-Year Economic Growth
[ "President Obama began Tuesday's news conference talking about the U.S. housing market. He said in many ways the U.S. economy is getting stronger but millions of Americans can't find jobs, and millions more are having trouble paying the rent or mortgage." ]
[ "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...
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I Already Miss Pluto
[ "I know, I know. There are other things to worry about. Like how Christina Aguilera is doing on the Billboard Top 10. But this demotion of Pluto -- going from Mickey's pet to ninth planet to, as of today, \"Dwarf Planet\" -- is really getting to me. First of all, the ruling, from the International Astronomic...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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NPR's Business Story of the Day
[ "NPR's top stories about business, money, Wall Street, companies, and the economy that you can't miss. Subscribe to the Business Story of the Day RSS feed." ]
[ "Updated 10/5 9:53 a.m. (Click for the latest) Cover it more β€” now! That has been the gist of a stream of messages that continue to pour in from supporters of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City, Los Angeles and around the country. Doug Peterson of Omaha, NE, went so far as to say: \"I hear tha...
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A Vintage Voice In Berlin: Interview With Author Mo Foster
[ "The novel A Blues for Shindig is part of the exhibit \"Stardust Boogie Woogie\" held at Art Laboratory Berlin. The exhibition focuses on the fast fame game that dominates today’s pop culture. Author Mo Foster began writing the novel in her 40s. Over the years, she returned to the manuscript, but it wasn't until sh...
[ "Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'" ]
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Kaine, Pence Trade Views On Abortion In Vice Presidential Debate
[ "Vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence both spoke passionately about their stances on abortion rights at Tuesday's debate. Both men's views have been informed by their religion, even as they've reached different conclusions on policy. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Emma Green, who covers race and poli...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House...
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Debt-Laden Tribune Co. Files For Bankruptcy
[ "The Chicago-based Tribune Co., one of the nation's most prominent newspaper publishers, filed for bankruptcy today. The company owns the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune and The Baltimore Sun, plus five other daily papers, 23 television stations and the Chicago Cubs. Tribune was already struggling when real...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: 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...
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The Search For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
[ "Native American women are much more likely to be the victims of violence than the general American population. It's grown into a crisis known as the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. In the fall of 2019, President Trump unveiled an executive order aimed at tackling the problem. Part of that order ...
[ "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...
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Napa Gallery for Developmentally Disabled Artists
[ "A new gallery in Napa is providing artists who have developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, a place to produce, show and sell their artwork. A visit to the Brown Street Gallery offers insights into their creative world." ]
[ "A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema" ]
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ACLU Sues D.C. Metro After It Rejects Ad With Text Of 1st Amendment
[ "The four plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority are from across the political spectrum: the American Civil Liberties Union, a health care group called Carafem that provides abortions, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopou...
[ "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...
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Solar-Powered Bike Lock Aims To Be The Airbnb Of Bike-Sharing
[ "In our \"Weekly Innovation\" blog series, we explore an interesting idea, design or product that you may not have heard of yet. Do you have an innovation to share? Submit it with this form. The Skylock can let you share your bike with others β€” and it'll send you a text if it thinks a thief has his hands on it. A S...
[ "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...
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Book Review: 'Against Love: A Polemic'
[ "Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews <em>Against Love: A Polemic</em> by Laura Kipnis (Pantheon)." ]
[ "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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Freelance Whales: Busking To The Big Time
[ "Freelance Whales' dreamy pop is getting a lot of attention, both on the streets and in the blogosphere. The group is often spotted playing on sidewalks, in train stations and at humble New York City venues. Lugging an atypical array of instruments β€” including the harmonium, banjo, glockenspiel, guitars, bass, drum...
[ "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...
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Credit Card Companies Abuse the Unwitting
[ "Plenty of credit cards charge high interest rates. But consumer advocates say that now many companies are taking that to an extreme by handing out cards that prey on unsophisticated customers with bad credit. Borrowers are paying astronomical fees and consumer advocates say it's abuse." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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Coronavirus Payments To Poor Are Vulnerable To Fraud
[ "The IRS system for sending out Coronavirus relief payments is vulnerable to fraud, especially with regard to some of the nation's poorest people, according to tax and cybersecurity experts. Because of the way the system is set up, fraudsters can obtain the Coronavirus payments of a certain segment of vulnerable Am...
[ "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...
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Parenting A Child Who's Fallen 'Far From The Tree'
[ "Andrew Solomon's new book is about families with children who are profoundly different or likely to be stigmatized. \"We all love flawed children,\" says Solomon, \"and the general assumption that these more extreme flaws make ... children somehow unlovable β€” it wasn't true of most of my experience.\"" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart" ]
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Really Random Numbers
[ "Random numbers are essential for secure cyber communications. But making truly random numbers is harder than it seems. Now scientists have devised a way to make the most random random numbers ever." ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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TV Critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the fourth segment of MTV''s "The Real World " documentary s...
[ "TV Critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the fourth segment of MTV''s \"The Real World \" documentary series, which airs tonight" ]
[ "Film editor and sound designer WALTER MURCH. He won an Academy Award for sound design for \"Apolcolypse Now.\" Some of the films he's edited and/or mixed are \"The Conversation,\" \"American Graffiti,\" \"Apocalypse Now,\" \"The Godfather (II, and III)\"and \"Crumb.\" He's written a new book about his work, \"In t...
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Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive
[ "Lydia Denworth wants you to make more time for your friends. We don't fully appreciate our friendships, says the science writer and author of the new book Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond. If we did, we'd take cultivating those intimate bonds as seriously as wo...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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High-Ho, The Derry-O, The Farmer And The Drone
[ "There was a near-miss in the skies above Tallahassee recently. According to a Federal Aviation Administration official, an American Airlines regional jet nearly collided with a \"small, remotely piloted aircraft\" β€” a drone β€” cruising 2,300-feet above sea level. Exactly who was flying the unmanned aircraft remains...
[ "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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Trump Makes Campaign Stop in Western North Carolina
[ "Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina Friday, a state where Hillary Clinton leads but one Trump badly needs in order to win the election." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon...
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This Photo Of Lake Michigan Will Make You Shiver
[ "A photo posted by our friends at Michigan's Interlochen Public Radio is so cool we just had to know more about it and about what's going on with the Great Lakes during this extra-frigid winter. As you'll see, the satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows clouds and snow blowing...
[ "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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Field Notes from 91.7 WVXU
[ "Tigers have been in the news a lot lately, not necessarily for the best. Thane Maynard welcomes the Cincinnati Zoo's Cat Ambassador, Linda Castaneda, to this week's Field Notes to talk big cats." ]
[ "Grand Re-Opening! Dial 1-900-SCOTUS; Animal Kingdom." ]
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Native Americans Seek 'Outsourced' Jobs
[ "Some Native Americans see outsourcing as a way out of economic hardship. Utah's Paiutes have landed government contracts for call-center work. Next may be manufacturers who would otherwise look overseas." ]
[ "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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Book critic Maureen Corrigan
[ "Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews <EM>A is for American</EM>, the new book by historian Jill Lepore." ]
[ "Author Bronwen Dickey says the idea of pit bulls as predators is based on myth and misinformation. In the early Hollywood era, the dogs were often chosen to appear in comedies. Her book is 'Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon.' Rock historian Ed Ward shares soul singer Clarence Carter's story. Book critic M...
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A Fond, Familiar Note of Encouragement
[ "D.C.-based singer-songwriter Mark Charles Heidinger, also of rock band The Apparitions, is equal parts storyteller and musician. Channeling countless '60s folksingers in his emphatic strums and sharp rhymes, Heidinger released Grace & Speed under the name Vandaveer early this year. That album's opening track, \"Ho...
[ "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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Eiffel Tower Celebrates 125th Birthday
[ "One of the world&#8217;s most famous structures &#8212; the Eiffel Tower &#8212; turned 125 years old this week. The construction of the Paris tower was completed on March 31, 1889. Joseph Harriss, author of the book &#8220;The Tallest Tower: Eiffel And The Belle Epoque&#8221; (excerpt below) joins Here & Now&#821...
[ "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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Tobe Hooper, Director Of 'Chain Saw Massacre,' Dies At 74
[ "Tobe Hooper, who directed the influential horror movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, died on Saturday in Los Angeles. The LA County coroner's office confirmed the death to NPR, but did not provide a cause. Hooper was a little-known, barely-funded filmmaker when he made the movie that echoed through the horror genr...
[ "Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)" ]
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Karate Students Disarm Gunman
[ "A robber walked into a martial arts academy north of Bogota, Colombia. The man had a gun. That might explain why he thought he could knock over a school full of karate students. According to the local police commander, the students put their knowledge to use and disarmed the man. And he was last seen recovering in...
[ "Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited" ]
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Sen. Graham Holds Up Confirmations Over Benghazi Attack
[ "South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham is often criticized by Tea Party oriented Republicans on issues like immigration. There is, however, one topic that is endearing him to conservatives: Benghazi. Graham has vowed to block administration nominations in the Senate until Congress is allowed to interview survivors ...
[ "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...
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Breaking Tax Code: Obama Jumps On Romney's Policy
[ "A new study by some prominent tax analysts looks at how much Mitt Romney would have to reorder the tax code in order to make the tax cuts he proposes. As NPR's Ari Shapiro reports, that became a rallying cry for President Obama during a pair of campaign stops in Ohio Wednesday." ]
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tax Aversion, Maxwell Stupid, A Wetirement." ]
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FEMA In Talks To Settle Sandy Flood Insurance Claims
[ "The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been holding talks with lawyers representing Superstorm Sandy victims who say insurance claims fraud cheated them out of tens of thousands of dollars." ]
[ "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...
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Illinois Mental Health Care
[ "NPR's Cheryl Corley reports from Chicago on the status of Illinois' public mental health system. Despite the dismal rating given to state mental health facilities, state officials maintain that their hospitals offer a clean and healthy environment for patients. There is a debate now materializing between mental he...
[ "EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music." ]
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New Climate For Drug Sentencing, Guidelines Expected To Change
[ "The nation's highest law enforcement official Thursday endorsed the \"All Drugs Minus Two\" proposal β€” as it's known by prison sentencing reformers β€” to change the way drug crime sentences are handed down. Attorney General Eric Holder backed the concept, which has garnered support from across the political spectru...
[ "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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LIVE TWITTER CHAT: 3rd Republican Debate
[ "The Republican presidential candidates gathered again Wednesday β€” this time in Boulder, Colo. for their third debate. NPR's politics team live chatted the debate on Twitter using #nprdebate β€” you can see the archived chat below, catch up on our live blog here, or tweet us @nprpolitics with additional comments or q...
[ "Head of Solid Tumor Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, DR. LARRY NORTON. He'll discuss the newest treatments for cancer. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW)12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:" ]
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With Augmented Reality, Can Amazon Succeed Where Google Failed?
[ "For months, rumors have bounced around the tech world that Amazon was working on augmented reality glasses. Turns out they are, but after the relative failure of Google Glass, questions remain as to whether Amazon can come up with a product that will work in the mass market &#8212; and what its best use might be. ...
[ "We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)." ]
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How Administration Regs Could Affect The Future Of The Electric Car
[ "President Trump promised to roll back fuel economy rules put in place by the Obama administration. It could take years to play out. What's at stake in the near term: the future of the electric car." ]
[ "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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Retail Tracking Chip Worries Privacy Advocates
[ "A new type of tracking device is under development for merchandise, and retailers say it could be a godsend for controlling inventory. But it likely also could track the product after someone buys it. That's a cause for concern to some. NPR's Larry Abramson reports." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou...
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Syria's Government Is Accused Of Being Behind Chemical Attack
[ "Dozens are dead in the Syrian city of Douma in what appears to be a chemical attack by the Assad regime against opposition civilians. Douma is a rebel-held town near the capital Damascus." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G...
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Bush Visits Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day
[ "President Bush leads the nation in honoring those who have fallen in uniform. As the commander-in-chief does every year on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery this morning. The president spoke about service to country, sacrifice and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq." ]
[ "Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak...
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Marine Training Tests Women's Toughness In Ground Combat
[ "About 100 female Marines are taking part in a year-long experiment to determine whether they have what it takes to serve in ground combat units." ]
[ "Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side" ]
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Here's What Enforcement At Mexico's Southern Border Is Really Like
[ "President Trump tweeted this week that, &#8220;Mexico is doing very little, if not nothing&#8221; to stop people flowing into Mexico along its southern border.Β Trump this week has also been speaking critically about a caravan of hundreds of migrants from Central America that has made its way into Mexico. Eric Olso...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ...
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Military Successes Boost Iraqi Leader's Confidence
[ "Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has surprised U.S. military and diplomatic leaders with his more assertive position. After successful military offensives against militants in Basra and Sadr City, he has become an increasingly confident leader." ]
[ "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...
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Why Fat Grizzlies Don't Get Diabetes Like We Do
[ "Sometimes nature comes up with elegant solutions to difficult problems, like how to gain weight and not get diabetes. Take, for instance, the grizzly bear. How does this 750-pound mammal survive long, lean winters? Well, it just gets really fat beforehand and then sleeps the hungry season away. Grizzly bears can e...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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When You're Not Quite Sure If Your Teacher Is Human
[ "A couple of years ago, Ashok Goel was overwhelmed by the number of questions his students were asking in his course on artificial intelligence. Goel teaches computer science at Georgia Tech, sometimes to large classes, where students can ask thousands of questions online in a discussion forum. With a limited numbe...
[ "Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart" ]
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Students Weigh In On 'Rebranding America'
[ "If improving the United States' standing in the world is one of the biggest challenges the next president must address, then students at Occidental College in Southern California have some ideas on how to get started. Professor Derek Shearer, an ambassador during the Clinton administration, tasked his students wit...
[ "Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces" ]
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Chick-Fil-A: A Family Legacy
[ "The Chick-fil-A restaurant chain began with a single location in Atlanta, Ga., back in 1967. Forty years later, it's one of the largest family-owned businesses in the United States, with more than 1,000 restaurants. Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, shares his story of becoming a successful American entreprenu...
[ "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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Russian Tycoon Offers To Buy N.J. Nets
[ "Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says in his personal blog that he has made an offer to buy the New Jersey Nets basketball team. The team isn't commenting but does say the team did receive interest from potential investors. The Nets are currently owned by New York real estate developer Bruce Ratner." ]
[ "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...
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Looking Back On How The National Gallery Of Art Got Its Start 75 Years Ago
[ "Philanthropist and collector Paul Mellon gave the gift of art to the American people. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is honoring that gift as part of its 75th anniversary celebration." ]
[ "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...
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Fires Destroy Homes in Controversial Development
[ "Fires destroyed 12 new, empty homes in a Maryland subdivision south of Washington, D.C., and damaged a dozen others. Authorities say at least seven homes were destroyed by arson. The homes, near a wetlands area, are part of a development that has attracted fierce opposition from environmentalists. NPR's Luke Burba...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Death For 4 Men Convicted In Indian Gang Rape And Murder. -- As Talks Continue, CIA Gets Some Weapons To Syrian Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Taliban Militants Attack U.S. Consulate In Afghanistan. (USA Today) Thousands Evacuated From Boulder Area After His...
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A Year Later, Is TARP Still A Relief?
[ "Last October, then President Bush signed into law the Troubled Asset Relief Program, commonly known as TARP. The program started as a $700 billion federal effort to buy bad loans and debt from banks. A year later, it has evolved into a dozen different programs which all add up to a price tag of about $3 trillion. ...
[ "Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'" ]
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Patty Andrews, Leader Of The Andrews Sisters, Dies
[ "Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the Andrews Sisters trio, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to her management. She was 94. The group's career spanned more than five decades and resulted in 90 million records and 46 top 10 hits. The youngest of the sisters, Patric...
[ "Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong" ]
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World Headlines: Scotland Unveils Independence Blueprint
[ "Britain, Guardian First Minister Alex Salmond has released a blueprint for independence, urging Scotland's 4 million voters to create of fairer, richer country when they vote in a referendum on Sept. 18 2014. \"It will no longer be possible for governments to be elected and pursue policies against the wishes of th...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements...
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Are You Addicted To Your Smartphone?
[ "A friend of mine, a professor at a university in Canada, confided to me a few days ago that she thinks she might be addicted to email. She feels compelled to check her email all the time. And she feels bad about it. She experiences anxiety if she doesn't check, and anxiety if she does. Email gets in the way of her...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Giraffes Inherit Spot Patterns From Their Mamas, Study Says
[ "The mottled spots giraffes are known for aren't random, according to a new study that suggests that the patterns are inherited maternally β€” and that they may impact the chances of a calf surviving its first few months of life. The roundness and smoothness of a giraffe's spots are inherited through its mother, wild...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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'A Room Away From The Wolves' Makes The Gothic Bitingly Modern
[ "In A Room Away from the Wolves, angry, complicated girls get entangled in a Gothic mystery with all the classic elements β€” an old house, a cursed ring, a legacy handed from mother to daughter β€” but Nova Ren Suma manages to take these tropes and transform them into something modern and biting that lingers far beyon...
[ "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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Croatia's New President
[ "NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that Populist politician Stipe Mesic will succeed the late Franjo Tudjman as president of Croatia. Mesic defeated former Communist dissident Drazen Budisa in yesterday's second round of runoff election and immediately pledged to overturn the nationalist policies of his predecessor."...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Market Volatility Forecast
[ "NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with <em>Financial Times</em> global business columnist Rana Foroohar about the recent market volatility, and what it could mean for the economy in 2019." ]
[ "Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music." ]
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Oregon Officials Blast Trump Response To Portland Protests
[ "Officials in Oregon are lashing out at President Trump for sending federal officers into Portland amid the ongoing protests against police brutality and racism." ]
[ "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...
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What Did You Think Of CNN's 'Black In America'?
[ "CNN's Black in America was a ratings success. And now that it's over, the reviews are rolling in ... Here's a sampling: * \"The documentary's failing is that it provided little historical context for what it showed.\" * \"Man, I miss Ed Bradley. Now HE would have put together a heck of a series on Black people and...
[ "Stories: 1) The Men Behind AMC's Hit 'Mad Men' 2) In The Center Ring: Michael Moore Vs. 'Capitalism' 3) The Twisted Words Of Nick Cave" ]
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First Become A Waitress
[ "Seattle Times restaurant critic Nancy Leson has the best job in the world, or at least that's what everybody tells her. How did she get it? Well, first she became a waitress.\n[2:45]" ]
[ "Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Un-Friendly, We Are The 95 percent, and To Be Or Not To Be A Hoarder." ]
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