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3 'Ellen DeGeneres' Producers Out After Misconduct Accusations
[ "Three senior producers at The Ellen DeGeneres Show have left the popular daytime talk show after some of the show's leadership was accused of sexual harassment, racism and creating a toxic work environment, among other allegations. The departures of executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman (the show's head wr...
[ "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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Obama Connects With Latin American Leaders
[ "U.S. officials are calling this weekend's \"Summit of the Americas\" a success, even though it didn't produce unanimous agreement on a hemispheric action plan. President Obama used the meeting to establish new relationships with many leaders from Central and South America β€” including some who are historically host...
[ "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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Who Should Play Obama on the Big Screen?
[ "It's the latest hot topic on our blog: which actors should portray the key figures in Barack Obama's life, should his biopic hit the big screen? News & Notes Web producer Geoffrey Bennett runs down our picks and talks about what else it getting attention on the Web this week." ]
[ "Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life" ]
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Need Help With Your Halloween Costume?
[ "At the Talk morning meeting, we go though the days stories, wrapping up with the question, \"What's the elephant in the room?\" Well, that's what we do when we remember. Anyway, today Neal said it was Halloween (we haven't come up with our fun take yet), so in light of that, here's a pretty great resource if you d...
[ "Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer" ]
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In N.J., Democratic Frenemies Wage Final Battle
[ "There was a time when U.S. House colleagues Bill Pascrell and Steve Rothman, Democrats from neighboring congressional districts in northern New Jersey, called themselves friends. But congressional redistricting means Pascrell and Rothman will face off in the state's Democratic primary on Tuesday for one congressio...
[ "News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu...
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A Food Festival Celebrates The Rebirth Of Jewish Life In Berlin
[ "Inside a Berlin bookstore on a recent Friday night, an unusual scene unfolded. Thirty people sat around a long table, sharing Israeli-Moroccan dishes like matbucha (a side of roasted red peppers and tomatoes), ptitim (a toasted pasta shaped in little balls) and a modern twist on the traditional challah or egg brea...
[ "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...
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Presidential Candidates Make An Entrance At Polk County Steak Fry
[ "Democratic presidential contenders showed up for Saturday's traditional Steak Fry in Des Moines where they flipped burgers and made their case to voters." ]
[ "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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'Morning Edition' Returns: Cracker Jack Strikes Out with Yanks
[ "\"Take Me Out to the Ball Game,\" the nearly century-old hymn to baseball, may have to change its lyric. Yankee Stadium has decided to ditch the snack in favor of rival Crunch 'n Munch." ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?" ]
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The Nightmarish Conditions For Drug Suspects In Philippine Jails
[ "It's about 11 p.m. and Raxabago Police Station No. 1 is busy. And hot. The air conditioner over the door is failing miserably. The station is in Tondo, Manila's most densely populated district, and home to some of the city's most notorious slums. And in the wake of President Rodrigo Duterte's 4-month-old war on na...
[ "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...
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Oklahoma Too Close to Call
[ "Retired Gen. Wesley Clark has a slim lead over Sen. John Kerry and Sen. John Edwards in the Oklahoma primary. There are 40 delegates at stake in Oklahoma, and a win there would be Clark's first. Hear NPR's Wade Goodwyn." ]
[ "If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U...
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Immigrating in Western Europe: Part 1
[ "In the first of a five-part series on immigration in Western Europe, NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that Italy has become a final destination for illegal immigrants from Eastern Europe, Asia, and North Africa, as well as a port of entry. Thousands of illegal immigrants -- many Albanians, Kurds, and North Africans -...
[ "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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Boehner: From Leadership To 'Backwater' And Back
[ "Ohio Rep. John Boehner -- who is expected to become the next speaker of the House after Republicans swept to control in Tuesday's election -- has outlasted some of the biggest names in the Republican Party's 10-year roller coaster ride through changing leadership. Those names include Newt Gingrich, Tom DeLay and D...
[ "Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'" ]
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Why British Taxpayers May Bail Out New Jersey Carpenters
[ "Recently, we got an e-mail. \"Subject: Do you know your toxic asset is being sued?\" Turned out the suit didn't involve our own Toxie, but one closely related to her -- a bundle of subprime mortgages issued by Countrywide during the housing boom. And it wasn't the asset itself that was being sued. It was the Royal...
[ "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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Voters Will Decide 147 Statewide Ballot Measures
[ "Voters in 41 states and the District of Columbia will weigh in on 147 ballot measures, ranging from raising the minimum wage to gambling to personhood rights for fetuses. Some questions are out on the ballot by legislatures, 35 are there because citizens have gathered signatures — they’re called citize...
[ "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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Is Decriminalization The Best Way To Help Prostitutes? Amnesty International Thinks So
[ "Despite intense lobbying by human rights groups, Amnesty International has voted to support the decriminalization of the sex trade. The group says the policy is based on the idea that sex between consenting adults should not be subject to state interference. They believe it is the best way to protect sex workers a...
[ "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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National Guardsmen's Transition from Iraq Duty
[ "NPR's Anne Hawke reports on two National Guardsmen based in the District of Columbia who are making the transition back to civilian life after difficult duty in Iraq." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune" ]
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The Selective Laziness Of Human Reasoning
[ "Democrat: \"Those arguments by Republicans are preposterous!\" Republican: \"Those arguments by Democrats are absurd!\" Sound familiar? There are plenty of reasons why political disputes can be divisive, and a host of psychological mechanisms that contribute to a preference for one's own views. For one thing, poli...
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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'Elles': In Paris, Ladies Living Dangereusely
[ "In Elles, a Paris journalist has an eye-opening experience when she interviews two university students who moonlight as prostitutes. So do the movie's viewers, presented with beaucoup de nudite. No genitalia are on display, but there are a few kinky moments that justify the NC-17 rating. Anne (Juliette Binoche) wr...
[ "Stories: 1) Tom Ford: From High Fashion To Film In 'Single Man' 2) Colin Firth: A Leading Man In 'A Single Man' 3) Cholodenko's 'Kids' Flick: More Than Just All Right" ]
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Who Is Pierre Delecto? Mitt Romney Says 'C'est Moi' As He Confirms His Twitter Alias
[ "Utah Sen. Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account was revealed over the weekend by the same reporter who found James Comey's." ]
[ "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...
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Taking A Look At Credit Card Trends
[ "President Obama will meet Thursday with top executives from credit-card companies. The administration plans to crack down on unfair lending practices. Joan Goldwasser of Kiplinger Personal Finance offers insights about how credit-card companies operate." ]
[ "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 ...
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The Best Piece of Trivia You Learned This Week: Pizza Hut Edition
[ "What's the best piece of trivia you learned this week? Share it with us on Facebook or Twitter, and we'll figure out whether it's true or false. True or false: before 2012, Pizza Hut was the largest purchaser of kale in the US, but they only used it as garnish for their salad bars. Heard in Looking For Answers" ]
[ "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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Malcolm Gladwell's New Book Reveals The Mistakes We Make When 'Talking To Strangers'
[ "Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell (@Gladwell) likes to take a fresh look at things we assume we know about. His books β€œThe Blink” and β€œThe Tipping Point” explored how little things can have a big effect on how we make decisions. In his new book, β€œTalking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head" ]
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In A New Netflix Documentary, Gloria Allred Looks At Her Career And What's Next
[ "If you've been following any of the news stories in recent years about famous men behaving horribly, then you've surely seen Gloria Allred. And while stories about sexual misconduct have been making headlines for many months now, Allred has been talking about those issues, filing lawsuits and holding press confere...
[ "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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Twin Toilets In Sochi: Some Wonder Why That's A Big Deal
[ "Have you seen the \"twin toilets\" photo that's been swirling round the Internet the past couple of days? BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg's snapshot of the side-by-side thrones he came upon at the cross-country skiing and biathlon center in Sochi has been the subject of much fun on Twitter and the object of some...
[ "Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade" ]
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Democratic Senator Pushes For More Sanctions Against Iran, Not Fewer
[ "Sen. Bob Menendez is one of several high-profile Democrats who have voiced skepticism of an interim nuclear deal with Iran. Audie Cornish talks to Menendez his concern over easing economic sanctions on the country. Menendez wants to be able to enforce old sanctions and impose new ones if Iranian officials don't ho...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust...
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China, Russia Call For New Round Of Talks On North Korean Nuclear Program
[ "Switzerland has offered to mediate, and the U.S. is threatening a new round of sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of \"global catastrophe\" in the face of \"military hysteria.\"" ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust...
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'All You Can Ever Know' Offers A Personal Account Of Transracial Adoption
[ "The story Nicole Chung was told about her adoption was always the same: \"Your birth parents had just moved here from Korea. They thought they wouldn't be able to give you the life you deserved.\" Her adoptive parents were white Catholics living in Oregon who told the story with joy: explaining that Chung was born...
[ "Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran" ]
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Federal Auto Recovery Director Tours Michigan
[ "In Michigan, where much of the state economy is tied to the auto industry, the jobless rate is among the worst in the nation. Now Ed Montgomery, President Obama's point man for helping communities hit hard by the problems in the auto industry, is touring Grand Rapids and Flint." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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The Benefits Of Silence
[ "In this high-volume world, do we need more stillness in our lives?Β  We’ll tag along with Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge’sΒ quest to find silence in the middle of New York City all the way to Antarctica. This showΒ airs Monday at 11 a.m. EST.Β  Guest: Erling Kagge, explorer, lawyer, art collector and author of ...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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WATCH: Betsy DeVos Speaks Over Torrent Of Boos During Bethune-Cookman Speech
[ "Updated at 1:45 p.m. ET Betsy DeVos spoke through waves of boos and shouted protests during her commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday, delivering a celebratory address with what seemed at times to be grim-faced resolve. In the week and a half since the historically black university announc...
[ "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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In A Small Town, Veterans Provide A Big Service To Their Peers
[ "When Donald Trump won the presidential election, he made a pledge to every citizen: that he would be president for all Americans. In the weeks before Trump's inauguration, we're going to hear about some of the communities that make up this nation, from the people who know them best, in our series Finding America. ...
[ "Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir...
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Texas' Anti-D.C. Fervor: Sign Of Things To Come?
[ "Anti-Washington animus already has members of Congress up for re-election in November running scared -- with some literally running for the doors. That fear is only going to intensify after Tuesday's Republican primary in Texas, which saw longtime state politico and two-term Gov. Rick Perry easily defeat U.S. Sen....
[ "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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Enron Broadband Workers to Be Arraigned
[ "Five former Enron Broadband employees will be arraigned in federal court on charges that could include money laundering and insider trading. According to a report in <EM>The Houston Chronicle</EM>, federal prosecutors will likely make the case for insider trading, alleging that executives were intentionally mislea...
[ "Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music." ]
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Who's proud to be an American? This guy!
[ "Weekend Edition listener Peter Babones has a tattoo of Ronald Regan on his right bicep, and Jim Kelly (Black Belt Jones) on his left bicep. When people ask him why, he explain \"...that only America could produce two such seemingly different icons.\"" ]
[ "1. What do you think ... should a court overturn a marriage because the groom finds out his wife isn't a virgin? A French Court said yes. Not the answer many wanted to hear. 2. Is the international community doing enough to combat HIV and AIDS around the world? One of Brazil's top health officials shares her thoug...
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Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales (2018)
[ "During the dot com boom of the late 1990s, Jimmy Wales was running an internet search company. That's when he began to experiment with the idea of an online encyclopedia. In 2001, Wales launched Wikipedia, a website where thousands of community members could contribute, edit, and monitor content on just about an...
[ "The conclusion of Robert's conversation with the members of Royal Crown Revue. (8:00) ((ST" ]
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Remembering Luke Perry
[ "If you came of age in the 1990s, you might know Luke Perry as the rebellious teenage fantasy boyfriend Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. But you also might know him from the original movie version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Or as Archie's' dad on Riverdale. Perry was only 52 when he died on Monday. We take a ...
[ "Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You" ]
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Marijuana Tracking Aimed At Keeping Pot In Washington
[ "Sales of recreational marijuana will begin in the spring in Washington state. Efforts are underway to meet a top priority of the U.S. Justice Department: prevent marijuana &#8220;leakage&#8221; to neighboring states like Oregon and Idaho. Barcodes will help Washington officials track marijuana from seed to sale, b...
[ "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 Bank Fraud? A Closer Look At Claims By Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Against Michael Cohen
[ "President Trump&#8217;s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, wants to know how the lawyer for adult film actress Stormy Daniels got access to some of his bank records. Michael Avenatti says the records show Cohen &#8220;likely&#8221; committed bank fraud &#8212; something federal prosecutors are expected to look into i...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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Vandals Steal Head Of 800-Year-Old Mummy In Ireland
[ "Vandals have broken into a historic church in Dublin and stolen the head of an 800-year-old mummy nicknamed \"The Crusader.\" The grim discovery was made by a guide at St. Michan's Church, as he was getting ready to open the site to the public, according to a statement from the Church of Ireland. In addition to t...
[ "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...
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Lions Fan Reflects On Dismal Season
[ "Here's quite possibly the most redundant statement in the history of sports: The Detroit Lions are bad. With a loss Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, the Lions completed the first 0-16 NFL season ever. Longtime and long-suffering Lions fan Leonard Lark weighs in." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists" ]
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Supreme Court Overturns Restrictions On Abortion Access
[ "Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals, citing the Supreme Court's adherence to precedent, to invalidate a Louisiana law that required doctors at clinics that perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. And lawmakers in both parties are asking for more information afte...
[ "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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Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
[ "On Tuesday, President Biden announced a plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine supply by 20% over the next three weeks and by hundreds of millions of doses by summer." ]
[ "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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Intern Uprising: A Mix Of Songs Our Bosses Missed
[ "We are the NPR Music interns. You may have seen our stories on the website in the past four months. We were extremely lucky to snag such an internship, and our superiors (i.e., everyone here) were receptive to pitches, but... well, let's just say they missed out on a ton of great songs. We would get a song in ...
[ "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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Maryland's Next Health Care Experiment
[ "Maryland is embarking on a new health care experiment. Governor Martin O&#8217;Malley has announced that his state will cap how much its hospitals are allowed to spend. If the plan works, hospitals will be rewarded for keeping people out their beds, not in them. Maryland&#8217;s plan essentially caps all hospital ...
[ "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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Nine Die in Army Copter Crash in Iraq
[ "A U.S. Army helicopter crashes in Fallujah, killing all nine people aboard. U.S. military spokesmen say they are still investigating whether the chopper was fired upon. Wednesday night, a U.S. soldier died and 34 others were wounded in a mortar attack on a U.S. base west of Baghdad. Meanwhile, U.S. officials relea...
[ "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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Judge Rules Texas Can't Cut Off Medicaid Funds To Planned Parenthood β€” For Now
[ "A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked an attempt by state health officials to remove Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, allowing the women's health provider to remain in the federal program at least until a lawsuit is settled. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will appeal the decision, whic...
[ "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...
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Video Premiere: Fredrik's 'Viskra'
[ "The Swedish band Fredrik just posted an amazing new video for the song \"Viskra,\" from the duo's new album Trilogi: The video was directed by Dutch filmmaker Iris Piers. I suggest watching it in \"full screen\" mode. For more on Fredrik, and to hear another track from the new album, check out the latest episode o...
[ "On this episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich talk about the music released in the first part of 2019 that for Lars soundtracked nap time, quick rides to the grocery store for eggs (and an excuse to get out the house) and whatever else perked my ears while blissfully stuck to the couch with ...
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Ex-AIG Executive Defends Credit Default Swaps
[ "Executives from AIG and Goldman Sachs are likely to face tough questions again Thursday from the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. This follows hours of testimony Wednesday from a key figure at AIG." ]
[ "Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si...
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Let's Rush To Judgment: 'Les Miserables'
[ "Well, this is certainly not a timid way to put out your first trailer. Anne Hathaway's performance of \"I Dreamed A Dream\" (not a Susan Boyle original!) is the centerpiece of the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Les Miserables directed by Tom Hooper (who also did The King's Speech). This invites every...
[ "Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks" ]
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District Profile: NH Republican Calls For 'New Generation' of Leaders
[ "In this week’s District Profile, we turn toΒ New Hampshire&#8217;s second congressional district where incumbent Democrat Ann Mclane Kuster is facing a challenge from Republican Marilinda Garcia, who says Congress needs a &#8220;new generation of conservative leaders.&#8221; From the Here & Now Contributors Network...
[ "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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Friday, June 8th, 2018
[ "Before meeting with Kim Jong Un, President Trump heads to Quebec for the G7 summit. He'll meet with world leaders united against his trade policies. Also, a visit to an immigration court in Texas. And why is Pope Francis meeting with oil executives tomorrow?" ]
[ "A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007." ]
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Saturday Sports: Football Coming Back, Ohio State Scandal
[ "The NFL's new helmet rules and controversy for football coach Urban Meyer at Ohio State in this week's sports roundup." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists" ]
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Rethinking Bill Clinton Amid Sexual Harassment Debates
[ "With Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in the headlines for sexual misconduct, <em>The Atlantic</em> writer Caitlin Flanagan says it's time for Democrats to reassess the legacy of Bill Clinton." ]
[ "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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Ready For Romance: Reading Gone With The Wind
[ "Jodi Picoult's latest novel is Between the Lines. One of my first childhood memories is of the moment I got my own library card, so it's clear that I grew up in a family of readers. I always had a book in my hand, and as I grew into my preteen years I began to veer away from the All-Of-A-Kind Family series to more...
[ "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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How Dollar's Falling Value Hits U.S. Companies
[ "To get a sense of how a declining dollar can impact a U.S. company, Melissa Block talks with Tom Groos, the chairman of Viking Group Inc., which makes fire suppression equipment such as sprinklers and fire extinguishers. Groos says the dollar's falling value hasn't hurt his company, as it's helped made it easier ...
[ "Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music." ]
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Barbershop: Inauguration and Women's March Travellers
[ "Hundreds of thousands of people came to the National Mall within two days, some to attend President Trump's inauguration and others to protest it. People from both sides of join this week's talk." ]
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Tax Scams to Watch Out For
[ "Our personal finance contributor talks about the top scams on the Internal Revenue Service's radar this tax season." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Growing Up Without Parents, Life After Deportation
[ "When Wayner was 9 years old, his father was deported to Ecuador and his mother followed. Now, he is a college freshman and working hard to bring them back when he turns 21." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film" ]
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Mike Pompeo Was On Trump's Call To Ukraine's President, AP Reports
[ "NPR's Noel King talks to Matthew Lee of The Associated Press, who reports the secretary of state was listening in when President Trump asked a foreign leader to investigate Hunter Biden." ]
[ "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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Art Education in California
[ "Forum assesses a recent study on the state of art education in California schools. What is the quality of art education, and how accessible is it?" ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Weekly Standard: Retreating With Our Heads High
[ "Frederick W. Kagan is a resident scholar of the American Enterprise Institute and director of the AEI Critical Threats Project. Dr. Kimberly Kagan is a military historian and the founder and President of the Institute for the Study of War. Today, President Obama declared the successful completion of his strategy t...
[ "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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Cities Large And Small Scramble To Get Amazon's Attention Ahead Of Deadline
[ "We check in with two cities, Austin and Denver, vying to be the location for Amazon&#8217;s second headquarters. The deadline to submit an application to the company is Thursday. Ben MarkusΒ (@CPRMarkus) from Colorado Public Radio and Jimmy MaasΒ (@maasdinero) of KUT in Austin have our reports on how each city is tr...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform...
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What It Would Take To Develop A Coronavirus Vaccine
[ "NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Prashant Yadav, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, about why vaccines require global cooperation and how the U.S. is approaching the challenge." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio...
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An Ode, Γ€ La Mode: 1 Baker Savors America, Creating 50 Pies For 50 States
[ "Before the pandemic trapped Stacey Mei Yan Fong in her Brooklyn kitchen, the 32-year-old handbag designer was baking her way across America, one pie at a time. Fong loves the United States, and she loves its signature dessert. Born in Singapore, raised in Indonesia and Hong Kong, Fong moved to the U.S. to attend t...
[ "Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family" ]
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3 Podcasts You Should Hear, From Help Falling Asleep To A True-Crime Thriller
[ "The podcast landscape can be intimidating to get into, as the amount of content available is rapidly increasing seemingly every week. Podcast critic Nicholas Quah tells Here & NowΒ host Jeremy Hobson about three podcasts worth listening to, including a true-crime thriller in the mold of Serial, and a podcast made t...
[ "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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Critic Ted Libbey Joins
[ "Critic Ted Libbey joins Martin for another of their weekly visits to the PT Basic Record Library. Today they discuss, and Ted recommends recordings of, the huge and magnificent Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates" ]
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Education Chief To Investigate Civil Rights Disparities In Nation's Schools
[ "The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday its plan to intensify efforts to enforce policies that prevent civil rights violations in the nation's schools. The department says African-American students are six times less likely to be college- and career-ready in biology and four times less likely to be colle...
[ "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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Rep. Jerry Nadler Says House Will Likely Subpoena John Bolton
[ "House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., says the House expects to continue its investigations into President Trump's conduct, even after Wednesday's expected acquittal of Trump in the Senate impeachment trial. Speaking with reporters, Nadler says the House \"will likely\" subpoena former national ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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Stormy Daniels Gives Details About Alleged Affair With Trump
[ "Noel King talks to CNN's Hadas Gold, about adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, who was interviewed on CBS'<em> 60 Minutes</em> about her alleged affair with Donald Trump before he became president." ]
[ "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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Mukasey's Torture Comments Give Panel Pause
[ "Prospects for Senate confirmation of Michael Mukasey as attorney general seem to be suffering because he's not giving Democrats the answer they want on waterboarding. That's the interrogation technique that makes the subject feel like he's about to drown. Senators including Mukasey's enthusiastic supporter, Democ...
[ "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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'Fifty Shades Of Grey': Publishing's Sexiest Trend
[ "Publishing has a new unlikely heroine: an unknown author named E L James who recently scored a seven-figure book deal with Vintage Books to publish her erotica trilogy, Fifty Shades of Grey. Brimming with purple prose and racy imagery, the series had already sold more than 250,000 eBook and paperback copies throug...
[ "Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz" ]
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In Massachusetts Lab, Scientists Grow An Artificial Rat Limb
[ "A team of scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston made news earlier this month when they published research in the journal Biomaterials describing how they'd created the world's first bioartificial limb in the laboratory. Or, in other words: scientists have now grown the entire forelimb of a rat in ...
[ "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...
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Sen. Cory Booker Calls For More Transparency In Medicaid Drug Decisions
[ "Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., says he will introduce federal legislation this week that would require more transparency surrounding states' Medicaid drug decisions. The bill comes in response to a recent investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR. The measure, known as the \"Medicaid Drug Decisions Trans...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand...
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Settlement Discussed In Jones's Lawsuit
[ "NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the possibility that lawyers for President Clinton and for Paula Jones will reach a settlement in Jones's lawsuit before an appeals court hears the case. Such a settlement might strengthen the President's position, as the House decides whether to begin a formal impeachment inquiry."...
[ "Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins...
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New York City Lawmakers Call For Less Piercing Emergency Vehicle Sirens
[ "Two lawmakers in New York City have issued a siren call of sorts, arguing that the shrill sound of police cars, fire trucks and ambulances has got to go. If passed, the legislation would require all emergency vehicles to change their sirens within two years to an alternating high and low sound similar to that hear...
[ "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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Seeking Common Ground On Immigration
[ "The Senate passed an immigration reform bill, and now the House is taking up the issue. Weekend Edition Sunday host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., about the bipartisan efforts in the House to pass a bill." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'" ]
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Foreign Policy: CNN Sees Dead People
[ "When I was just out of college, one of my pals from school landed a plum job as a production assistant at ABC News. Sometimes, we would meet his pals from the ABC News room for a drink near their studios in the West 60s in Manhattan. One of them was a terrific guy named Tom Capra, son of filmmaker Frank Capra, and...
[ "Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again β€” Again" ]
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Not My Job: We Quiz Kate Mulgrew, 'Red' On 'Orange Is The New Black,' On Colors
[ "Kate Mulgrew plays an inmate named Red on Orange Is the New Black and was a former Starfleet Captain on Star Trek. She's recently written a book called How to Forget: A Daughter's Memoir. Since she knows so much about red, we've decided to quiz her on other colors; she'll answer three questions about purple, brown...
[ "Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better" ]
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Caucus Leader Is Skeptical Perez Will Energize The Democratic Party
[ "David Greene talks to Leslie Wimes of the Democratic African-American Women Caucus in Florida about the election of former Labor Secretary Tom Perez to head the Democratic National Committee." ]
[ "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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The Challenges Of Providing End-Of-Life Care In A Pandemic
[ "End-of-life care that provides clarity and dignity. We talk about the challenges of providing palliative care in the middle of a pandemic. Guests Dr. Sunita Puri, director of palliative medicine at the Keck Hospital & Norris Cancer Center of the University of Southern California, where she also leads the ethics co...
[ "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...
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101st Airborne Prepares in Kuwait
[ "NPR's Neal Conan is joined by USMC retired Col. Gary Anderson and by phone Colin Soloway, <EM>Newsweek</EM> reporter traveling with the 101st Airborne Division. Soloway says the unit is still in Kuwait but preparing to move across the border into Iraq." ]
[ "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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Iran's Response to International Pressure over Nukes
[ "Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice meets in London with officials from Russia, China and the three major European powers -- France, Germany and Great Britain -- to discuss efforts to dissuade Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Madeleine Brand talks to Mike Shuster about how Iran is likely to respond to the talk...
[ "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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In Nepal, A Flood Of People Leave Capital To Return Home
[ "Several days after a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, officials are using helicopters to ferry aid to remote areas β€” and thousands of people are leaving Kathmandu, where many had sought refuge. Rescue crews are still working to help survivors of the 7.8-magnitude quake. Reporting from the district of Gorkha, the ...
[ "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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Night Driving: Take Time To Listen
[ "The history of road trip mixtapes is cluttered with tense and muscular songs that act as aural caffeine, pushing us forward through deserts, traffic and historic landmarks. Particularly at night, when we lack a more vigilant attentiveness, we all too often succumb to the knotty appeal of raucous music. But night t...
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling: In Middling Praise Of Warmly Tolerable Holiday Advertising
[ "Last night marked one of my holiday-season milestones: I saw the Hershey Kisses handbells commercial for the first time this year. As I mentioned last year, it is my favorite. And while I officially disapprove of holiday advertising before Thanksgiving, I have chosen to allow it, since heaven knows they've already...
[ "Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times" ]
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News Brief: Christopher Krebs, Pentagon Shake-Up, COVID-19 Jobless Benefits
[ "President Trump fires the nation's election security czar. A recent shake-up in Pentagon senior leadership raises many questions. Up to 12 million Americans could lose jobless benefits after Dec. 25." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand...
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Dozens Killed In Pakistan; Afghan Troop Debate Continues
[ "Well, the big news this morning has certainly been President Barack Obama winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. We've got much more about that here. As for other stories making headlines, they include: -- The Associated Press -- \"Suicide Car Bomb Kills 41, Wounds 100\": \"A suicide bomber blew up his vehicle near a...
[ "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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Smugglers' Tunnels Still Operating In Gaza
[ "Israel and the United States have each said that the key to maintaining a cease-fire in Gaza is shutting down the tunnels used to smuggle arms in from Egypt. Much of the smuggling is done by nomadic Bedouins. They say the tunnels won't be shut down until the Egyptian government treats them fairly." ]
[ "Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music." ]
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Film Editor and Sound Designer Walter Murch
[ "He has re-edited Orson Well's 1958 film <EM>Touch of Evil.</EM> At the time of the film's initial release the studio remixed the film to Well's displeasure. He fired off a letter with suggested changes. With those notes as their guide, Murch and re-edit producer Rick Schmidlin have reconstructed the film to W...
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Greece Has New Prime Minister
[ "New Democracy party leader Antonis Samaras has been sworn in as Greek prime minister, correspondent Joanna Kakissis and Sky News report. As Joanna reported earlier for our Newscast Desk, Samaras' conservative New Democracy party came in first during Sunday national elections, but didn't get enough support to gover...
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side." ]
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Nigerian, Interpol Agents Collaborate In Arrest Of Top Cyber Scammer
[ "Nigerian and international agents have arrested the alleged kingpin of a ubiquitous email scam that netted tens of millions of dollars." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (...
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Exclusive: HUD's Marcia Fudge Says She's Ready To Fight Homelessness As Head Of Panel
[ "Among the many problems the Biden administration is facing is a surge in homelessness. More than 580,000 people in the U.S. were homeless at the beginning of last year, prior to the pandemic. The number is expected to grow this year, especially if a federal eviction moratorium ends on June 30 as scheduled. Hous...
[ "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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Galactic's Funk Sound Finds Permanent Home In Legendary New Orleans Club
[ "Named after the beloved Professor Longhair song, Tipitina's is a famous club that the New Orleans band Galactic has frequented for over 25 years. Now, the longstanding funk band out with its 10th album, Already Ready Already, owns the place. \"I can remember numerous times in numerous interviews where every member...
[ "Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers" ]
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Spy Swap Apparently Completed
[ "Two flights arrived in Vienna earlier today, believed to be carrying two groups of people involved in the largest spy swap since the Cold War ended. They took off again after spending a short time on the Vienna airport tarmac. Ten spies were deported by the US and Russia kicked out four, after all confessed to ill...
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Hollywood Confronts Film Pirates on the Web
[ "A record number of people are watching feature-length movies on their computers. That makes Hollywood nervous, as it faces consumers with faster Internet connections, larger hard drives and an increase in film pirating." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N...
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Aid Floods Into Indonesia's Hard-Hit Banda Aceh
[ "Two weeks after a tsunami devastated thousands of miles of coastline on the Indian Ocean, relief organizations say they are now getting supplies and medical care to almost every affected area. But there are still are still complaints that aid distribution has been uneven. Hear NPR's Joanne Silberner." ]
[ "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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Reports: Red Sox Sign Cuban Phenom Moncada To Contract Worth At Least $30M
[ "The Red Sox have signed 19-year-old Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada to a potentially record-setting contract worth at least $31.5 million, according to MLB.com and Yahoo Sports, citing unnamed industry sources. The switch-hitting infielder has been the talk of pre-season baseball, especially after the U.S. and Cuba anno...
[ "Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To...
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What's A 'Super-Spreading Event'? And Has It Happened With COVID-19?
[ "Updated Feb. 21, 11:46 a.m. ET Last month, a British man went to a conference in Singapore, then on a ski trip to the French Alps. What he didn't know when he arrived in the Alps was that he was infected with the virus behind the COVID-19 outbreak. During his stay at a ski village, it appears he infected 11 other...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)...
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Universities See Affirmative Action Decision as Guideline
[ "The Supreme Court rules that minority college applicants may be given an edge when applying for admissions, but limits how great a factor race can play. University presidents around the country say the decision upholding the University of Michigan Law School's admission program provides a long-needed model for how...
[ "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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Leading The Charge At South By Southwest
[ "Companies at the giant festival in Austin found something everyone attending could use more of: battery power. Yahoo hid chargers in planters, while Mophie sent around a St. Bernard with a charger." ]
[ "A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager" ]
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