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Video: The White Stripes Live | [
"The White Stripes will release an impressive box set next month, with a ton of goodies. The package, Under Great White Northern Lights, includes a double LP on 180-gram vinyl, a documentary DVD, a live concert DVD, a 208-page book of photos, a CD and a seven-inch vinyl single with \"Icky Thump (Live)\" on the A-si... | [
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Mystery Bidder At French Auction Plans To Return Sacred Hopi Items | [
"An anonymous bidder paid $530,000 for 24 Native American items that went on the block this week in Paris. The auction went ahead despite an appeal by the Hopi tribe to cancel the sale of the items it considers sacred. The U.S. Embassy asked for a delay, and the sale was challenged in court — unsuccessfully. On Wed... | [
"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Week In Politics: U.S. Trades Threats With North Korea | [
"Tensions are on the rise between the U.S. and North Korea. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>, for more on this story and the rest of the week in politics."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Hurricane Michael Leaves Many Florida Communities In Ruin | [
"Residents of Mexico Beach, where Hurricane Michael made landfall, say the devastation is overwhelming — few structures remain standing. Nearby areas also are without power and cellphone service."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did | [
"With just a few weeks left, 2020 is in a dead-heat tie for the hottest year on record. But whether it claims the top spot misses the point, climate scientists say. There is no shortage of disquieting statistics about what is happening to the Earth. The hottest decade on record is coming to a close, with the last f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Everglades Restoration | [
"-- Alexis Muellner reports a Florida Indian tribe is challenging the billion dollar Everglades restoration plan. The Miccosukee tribe is using its sovereign power to try to speed up the project. The tribe is also demanding a higher clean water standard than Florida now requires."
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Iraq Declares Victory In Mosul | [
"Iraq’s prime minister visited his troops yesterday to congratulate them for retaking Mosul from ISIS, which took control of the city in 2014. The offensive started last October and is one of the longest military campaigns in recent history. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks to Ben Watson (@natsecw... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Why Do We Give Presents On Hanukkah? 'Nate Gadol' Has The Story | [
"Hanukkah is not some kind of Jewish Christmas. The holiday, which began this week, commemorates the rededication of the second temple of Jerusalem, where Jews, reclaiming the temple after a revolt, found a one-day supply of oil to light its menorah — and it lasted for eight nights. Hanukkah is called the Festival ... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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First Watch: Tom Brosseau, 'You Can't Stop' | [
"Singer Tom Brosseau's latest video, for hew new song \"You Can't Stop,\" is both beautiful and surreal, built from seemingly mundane moments that shiver with a strange unease. Like the unsettling undercurrents of a David Lynch movie, things aren't as pastoral or innocent as they seem. Perhaps that's because Brosse... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Wait Wait... We're Sort of a News Show | [
"A look back at a show from July in which we took a closer look at one of the zaniest G-8 summits of all time."
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"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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Top Spy Joseph Maguire: 'I Think The Whistleblower Did The Right Thing' | [
"Updated at 12:08 p.m. ET The nation's top spy told lawmakers on Thursday that he supports the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the Ukraine affair but said he struggled to deal with how to handle the case inside the Trump administration. Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire told the House in... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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A Water Crisis In Newark, A Lead Problem Echoing Flint | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti Newark, New Jersey, residents are lining up for bottled water after lead was found in tap water. We look at crumbling infrastructure and public health. Guests Yvette Jordan, teacher at Central High School and resident of Newark’s South Ward. She started a group called NEW Caucus in 20... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Ted Cruz Thinks He Knows Why You're Reading This Article | [
"Imagine, for a moment, that Congress is targeting a military base in your state with stiff budget cuts. Think about what makes you more upset: the fact that this base has long played an important, historic role in your community? Or the fact that the budget cuts could have a rippling negative effect on the local e... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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NASA Calls Off Space Shuttle Launch, Again | [
"A faulty fuel tank sensor forces NASA to reschedule the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis again. The space agency now hopes to send the spacecraft up on Saturday morning. It will be the fourth attempt to send Atlantis up for a construction mission at the international space station."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Matthew McConaughey's Year Of Acting Dangerously | [
"This may be the year of actor Matthew McConaughey. At the very least, fans will remember 2012 as the year that McConaughey revolutionized his career. He's starred in five different independent films, taking on smaller, character-actor parts in place of his usual roles as the sly-grinning heartthrob in romantic com... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Germany Widens Spy Investigation Reportedly Involving U.S. | [
"Germany is reportedly investigating a second spy case involving the U.S., just days after the arrest of a man who news reports say passed intelligence to the United States. The German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, along with its two broadcast partners, NDR and WDR, reported Wednesday that police raided the home a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Extra Doctor Charges | [
"Join Neal Conan for a discussion on extra charges being implemented for calling a 24-hour phone support service to patients.<Br><br />Guest:<br /><br /> <STRONG>Pam Coyle Toerner</STRONG> <Br> *President of Queen City Physicians"
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Toyota To Settle 'Sudden Acceleration' Lawsuits | [
"Owners of Toyota vehicles that experienced sudden and unintended acceleration have reached a settlement requiring the carmaker to pay as much as $1.4 billion in claims. A judge will review the proposal Friday."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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George Clooney Envisions The End Of The World In His New Movie, 'The Midnight Sky' | [
"A film directed by and starring George Clooney, <em>The Midnight Sky</em>, tells the story of an Arctic scientist trying to warn returning astronauts of a global catastrophe that struck while they were away."
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"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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Phone More Popular Than Internet When Seeking Prices For Health Care | [
"If you want to know the price of something in health care, we wish you luck. There's no easy way to comparison shop. And the particulars of insurance coverage, if you're fortunate enough to have it, can add another confusing layer to cost questions. We wondered if smarter people had figured out a way to do this. A... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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So ... Does American TV Ever Mention Africa? | [
"Answer: In March 2018, it was the fourth-most mentioned African country on American television, after Egypt, South Africa and Kenya. Question: What is Wakanda? This year, the University of Southern California (USC) released new research showing Africa is mostly invisible to American television viewers. But while t... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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'Les Bon Temps Rouler' To The Auction Block | [
"In New Orleans, the 2012 Mardi Gras is just a memory. But for those who collect Mardi Gras memorabilia, the celebration lasts all year. Some of those collectors will be at the Kenner Mardi Gras Museum on Thursday. It's about a half-hour drive from the French Quarter — not a convenient trip for many tourists, and d... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Ben & Ellen Harper On World Cafe | [
"In honor of Mother's Day, World Cafe welcomes singer Ben Harper and his mother Ellen, who've just released an album together titled Childhood Home. Alongside his band The Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper has been making powerful, blues-influenced rock records since 1992. The most recent, Get Up! — which he recorded ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Us Middle East Policy | [
"NPR's Michelle Kelemen reports on a scheduled meeting tomorrow between a top Egyptian official and Secretary of State Colin Powell. Egyptian presidential adviser Osama El-Baz is expected to ask for more U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Some Egyptians think the Bush administration is not doing enough to end the... | [
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GOP Super Tuesday Field: Trump Wins 7 States, Cruz 3 And Rubio 1 | [
"Donald Trump has been winning, but not a clear majority of delegates so far. Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the <em>National Review</em>, tells David Greene his magazine devoted an issue to attacking Trump."
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"We've been helping our friends at It's All Politics on the big story of the morning, which, as you've no doubt heard, is that after a nail-biter of a night, Mitt Romney took the Iowa primary by eight votes. Rick Santorum pulled a surprising turn around to end up second. Here's some of the territory we've covered o... | npr | {
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Friday Comedy: Franklyn Ajaye | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with Franklyn Ajaye, the Emmy-nominated writer, producer, actor and comedian best known for his role as T.C. \"The Fly\" in the 1970s hit classic film <EM>Car Wash</EM>. Ajaye talks about his most recent comedy project."
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Novelist Alice Sebold | [
"Novelist Alice Sebold. She's the author of the new book, <EM>The Lovely Bones</EM> which was reviewed last week on <EM>Fresh Air</EM>. She's also the author of the memoir, <EM>Lucky</EM>."
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"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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First 'Penn State Scandal' Civil Suit Filed | [
"The first civil lawsuit brought by an alleged victim of Jerry Sandusky is from a man who says he was sexually abused as a young boy more than 100 times by the former Penn State assistant football coach. The now-29-year-old man also \"claims that Sandusky threatened to harm him and his family if he told authoritie... | [
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Sessions Sits For Voluntary Interview With Mueller | [
"The Justice Department has confirmed that Special Counsel Robert Mueller interviewed Attorney General Jeff Sessions last week for its investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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European Summit Ends | [
"NPR's Sarah Chayes reports from Nice, in the south of France, where European leaders finished the four-day European Union summit with an all-night session, but finally agreed on a number of reforms. The EU was trying to balance voting power between large and small countries in preparation for an expected flood of ... | [
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President Trump Tells Exporters To Be Patient, Shows No Signs Of Backing Down On Trade | [
"President Trump attended the groundbreaking of a $10 billion factory in Wisconsin Thursday. He's touting the new Foxconn plant as a sign his economic policies are working, but the evidence is mixed."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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From 'BlacKkKlansman' To 'Vice,' Some Best Picture Nominees Have A Political Bent | [
"This year’s Best Picture nominees at the Academy Awards feature a number of films that have political overtones. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with NPR film critic Bob Mondello (@Bob_Mondello). This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Roasted Wood: An Alternative To Coal Energy? | [
"Utility companies are racing to find alternative fuels to generate electricity, and one possible new source is also one of the oldest: burning wood. The James River Power Station in Springfield, Mo., has been working with torrefied wood, which looks like dark sawdust. Torrefaction, also known as biochar, is a pro... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Khashoggi Case: Retracing The Narratives | [
"We discuss the latest findings in the Khashoggi killing since the CIA concluded its investigation."
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"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... | npr | {
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Enjoying the Lights this Year | [
"I went for a long drive today. I had to take my car in for its emissions inspection. Since I can't drive, a friend of mine drove and I was just a passenger. And even though it was daytime, a lot of houses had their Christmas lights on. I remember this time a year ago. My situation wasn't so good. I had stopped the... | [
"After hours at the zoo; Science explains the Virgin of the Grilled Cheese; Road Kill: It's What's for Dinner!"
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General Motors to Slash 30,000 Jobs, Shutter Plants | [
"Struggling automaker General Motors announces plans to close nine factories and eliminate 30,000 jobs. The cuts are part of a long-awaited restructuring plan by the world's No. 1 car manufacturer. The United Auto Workers said the cuts would make ongoing talks with the company more difficult."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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Scientists Seek Clues To Climate Change Inside World's Oldest Ice | [
"Later this year, a group of European scientists will begin drilling for what’s believed to be the world’s oldest ice in Antarctica. The scientists believe the ice can tell us something important about climate change. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Olaf Eisen, a glaciologist and geophysici... | [
"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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Tree Of Friendship From France's Macron To Trump Dies | [
"The oak tree was planted in 2018 and was officially declared dead this month. President Macron will send another saying, \"the history of friendship ... between our peoples is ... worth it.\""
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Thai Is The New Latin Flavor | [
"Youth Radio's Evelyn Martinez says Thai is the new Latin flavor. Latinos are flocking to Thai restaurants, she says, because they offer dishes with similar flavors to their own. In turn, Thai restaurants are catering to their Latino clientele by translating menus into Spanish. Martinez says she thinks this helps c... | [
"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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Coping With A Loved One's 'Justifiable Killing' | [
"Writer Donna Britt's 26-year-old brother was killed by Indiana police officers decades ago. Amidst the news of Trayvon Martin's death, she is reminded of the unanswerable questions surrounding her brother's death. She talks about the challenges of coming to terms the violent death of a loved one."
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"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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Perfume Genius: Short, Sweet And Dark | [
"Perfume Genius' new album, Put Your Back N 2 It, reminded me of Sharon Van Etten's epic. As artists, both expose the raw emotions of regret and loss in a way that transforms any mood into a reflective one. Most people can relate to feelings of frustration and self-doubt, but few choose to embrace and examine those... | [
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ABC Making TV Shows Available for Free on Internet | [
"ABC, with its parent company Disney, announces it will be making some TV shows available for free on the Internet. The catch? You'll have to watch ads that can't be skipped. Renee Montagne talks to <em>New York Times</em> columnist David Pogue."
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"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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Silicon Valley: Sustainability | [
"Ray concludes his series of reports on the economy of Silicon Valley with some questions about how long the area can sustain its spectacular growth. He examines how some of the great industrial areas of America eventually entered a decline...and how Silicon Valley promoters hope to keep that from happening in Sant... | [
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States Mull Rule Changes To Make Sure Mail-In Ballots Are Counted | [
"Some states' election rules say that mail-in ballots count as long as they're postmarked by Election Day. But some arrive without postmarks and that raises questions about whether they should count."
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Populist Wave Hits France In Presidential Election | [
"Sunday's first round of the French presidential election is a tight, four-way race with only one candidate from a traditional political party. Like British voters for Brexit and Americans who supported Donald Trump, many French have lost faith in the political system and are looking for change and new ideas wherev... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Senate Passes Mikulski's Overhaul Amendment On Women's Health | [
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Poor Planning Mars Haiti's Efforts To Move Survivors | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Women Who Have To Delay Pumping Risk Painful Breast Engorgement | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Preparing for the Lincoln-Douglas Debates | [
"NPR's Scott Simon imagines what preparations for the 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas debates might have been like."
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Cultural Quilting on the Lower East Side | [
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Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To | [
"As host of the NPR news quiz Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Peter Sagal spends a lot of time reading the newspaper. Lately, though, he's also spent many an hour going to strip joints, a swingers club, a porn-movie set and casinos — among other dens of what some call iniquity. All research, of course, for his new pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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‘Shop Talk’: Debating The Immigration Debate | [
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Census Bureau To End Door-Knocking Efforts Early, Jeopardizing An Accurate Count | [
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"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... | npr | {
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How They Spent Their Global Summer Vacation | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Health Care Law Upheld: Now What? | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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What Makes A Kenny Rogers Song? | [
"Rogers has two dozen No. 1 songs to his name, but rarely writes for himself. In the new memoir Luck or Something Like It, he explains how careful curation has helped his career last. (This piece initially aired on October, 8, 2012 on <em>Morning Edition</em>)."
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Puerto Rico Relief: Trump Declares Major Disaster After Series Of Earthquakes | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Checks, and More Checks | [
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Brian Naylor Reports On An Unusual Turn Of Events | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Obama's Years: Road Trip Kentucky | [
"Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep talks to Americans about how their lives have changed under President Obama. Here's what he heard from a group of travelers he met in Paducah, Kentucky."
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Still Chizzling Away ... | [
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How to Find a Personal Financial Planner | [
"When it comes to finances, <em>Day to Day</em> personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary says an expert opinion is <em>always</em> welcome. Singletary talks with Alex Chadwick about the benefits of a financial planner, and where you might find one."
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CDC Immunization Advisory Committee To Vote On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine | [
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Federal Judge In Ohio Releases Trove Of Opioid Sales Records | [
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BLack, Female And An Inspirational Modern Artist | [
"Just in the last year, 96-year-old American artist Elizabeth Catlett has had her work featured in exhibitions from Istanbul to Mexico to New York. Young artists use Catlett's technical expertise and insights into gender, race and class as a jumping-off point for their own work, yet she's still unknown to much of t... | [
"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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The Nation: $75 And A Bus Ticket Home | [
"Donald Gates spent the last 28 years in prison, convicted of a rape and murder he said he didn't commit. Yesterday, he was released from jail by the same judge who originally sentenced him to 20 years to life, as new DNA evidence pointed to a different man. Gates is now 58 years old, and for his three lost decades... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Astrophysicist Adam Riess Plays Not My Job | [
"This segment was originally broadcast on Oct. 8, 2011. Before he won the Nobel Prize in Physics, Adam Riess had already won a MacArthur \"genius\" grant, and just about every prize there is to win in his field. So there's really only one place left for him to be victorious: the Not My Job game. In memory of Apple ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Drinking To 'Numb,' Women Gain On Men In Alcohol Abuse | [
"Carrie Bradshaw and her rounds of cosmopolitans; Bridget Jones with her glasses of chardonnay; Chelsea Handler declaring her passion for vodka. In sitcoms, rom-coms and comedy shows, female boozers are the stuff of jokes. They suffer through hangovers, complain about their bar bills, promise to cut back and then c... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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The World's Globalization Index | [
"For the past five years, <EM>Foreign Policy</EM> magazine has tried to measure globalization, country-by-country. We discuss the recently released results with the magazine's editor-in-chief."
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3 Years After Flint's Water Crisis, When Will Things Be Back To Normal? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Mayor Karen Weaver of Flint, Mich., three years after she declared a state of emergency in her city over lead seepage into drinking water."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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The Fresh Air Interview: Jay-Z 'Decoded' | [
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"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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Summit: Free Trade In Asia-Pacific Vital To Recovery | [
"President Obama has a low-key day in Hawaii Monday, before he flies to Australia and Indonesia. His weekend was full of diplomatic meetings at a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders. The president believes the U.S. has not paid enough attention to that region over the last decade. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan w... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Drivers Had Safety Concerns Before Race That Took Indy Champ's Life -- American Woman Stricken At South Pole Is Now In New Zealand -- Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? Other stories making headlines include: Read More -- \"Wall Street Protest... | npr | {
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Sunday Senate Session Clears Land-Use Bills | [
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Japan In Global Economy | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction | [
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Top Stories: Sailors Missing After Ship Crash; Confederate Statues Out At UT-Austin | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- It's Clear Humans Are Changing World's Climate, Panel Says. -- Ctrl-Alt-Delete Defenders Tell Gates It Wasn't A Mistake. And here are more early headlines: Government Shutdown Nears As Lawmakers Squabble Over Budget. (Los Angeles Times) Iran Nuclear Talks At UN Cordial,... | npr | {
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USMCA: Trump Signs New Trade Agreement With Mexico And Canada To Replace NAFTA | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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Don't Miss: Lynne Stewart Faces Sentencing | [
"Lynne Stewart is a long-time civil rights lawyer. She represented Omar Abdel Rahman, the one-eyed sheik who is serving a life sentence for a plot to blow up New York City landmarks. Stewart, herself, is being sentenced today for \"blatantly and repeatedly\" violating prison regulations by helping her client commun... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Ouch, My Wii Knee Is Killing Me | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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How Americans Are Dealing With New Coronavirus Normal | [
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. Eddie Harris Remembered | [
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Mobb Deep's Prodigy Dies At 42 | [
"Prodigy, one-half of iconic New York rap duo Mobb Deep, has died, according to a statement provided to NPR by a publicist for the group. The statement goes on to say that the rapper, born Albert Johnson, was hospitalized \"a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by sickle cel... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Review: Super Bowl Halftime Show, Commercials | [
"Super Bowl 52 was a terrific football game to watch. Our TV critic says the halftime show and the commercials were worth watching, but not quite as exciting as the on-field action."
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As The U.S. Draws Down, Afghan Fighting Is Heating Up | [
"As U.S. and NATO troops draw down in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters are growing bolder. They have been massing in larger and larger numbers and taking on Afghan forces across the country. NPR producer Sultan Faizy and I spent a recent day making calls to ordinary Afghan citizens in some of the country's hot spots. ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Former USDA Official Vindicated | [
"Shirley Sherrod is weighing her new career options after collecting apologies from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the White House over her abrupt dismissal earlier this week. Sherrod was pilloried after a selectively edited video clip suggested she used racial criteria in deciding which farmers to help."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Bryn Terfel: The 'Bad Boy' Of Opera | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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A U.S.-Russia Low Point After U.S. Diplomats Expelled | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Colorado Governor Hopes Downward Trend Of COVID-19 Cases Continues | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, about his desire for the state's economy to return to normal sooner rather than later. Colorado has fewer COVID-19 cases than other states."
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HBO's 'Enlightened' Take On Modern Meditation | [
"Laura Dern is Amy Jellicoe, a health and beauty executive who returns from a post-meltdown retreat to pick up the pieces of her broken life in the HBO series Enlightened. Series creator Mike White talks about the tone of the show, and whether it's possible for people to really change."
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Presidential Campaign Takes On A Spanish Accent | [
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Indy 500 Will Run In August With Its Massive Grandstands At 50% Capacity | [
"Spectators are welcome to attend the Indianapolis 500 in August, track officials said Friday, but the enormous venue will be limited to 50% of its normal capacity because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indianapolis Motor Speedway usually accommodates hundreds of thousands of people for the landmark race. \"We're commit... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Wondering What Rob Ford's Been Up To? He's Dancing... In Church | [
"It's been a while since we last checked in on the embattled mayor of Toronto Rob Ford. If you don't remember: Ford became the focus of international attention after he admitted to smoking crack cocaine, throwing his city into political chaos that included bizarre news conferences and circus-like city council meeti... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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COVID Is The 'Nightmare We Really Wanted To Avoid,' India-Based Journalist Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady. -- Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions. -- 'Science Guy' Attends State Of The Union Address, And Some Scientists Aren't Happy. -- Trump Signs Orde... | npr | {
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How Nikky Finney Found Her Own Path To Poetry | [
"Even as a teenager, Nikky Finney knew she wanted to become a poet. She published her first book in 1985, and has taught writing for years at the university level. In November, her collection Head Off & Split received the National Book Award for poetry. Finney talks with NPR's Neal Conan about how her life has ch... | [
"Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Philip Levine died on Saturday at the age of 87. The former U.S. poet laureate held a series of blue collar jobs before becoming a writer, and his poems often paid homage to the working class. Here & Now pays tribute to Philip Levine with an excerpt of Robin Young’s conversation w... | npr | {
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New Museum Will Mention Sexual Assault Accusations Against Bill Cosby After All | [
"The new National Museum of African American History and Culture that's set to open in September on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will mention that he has been accused by scores of women of drugging and sexually assaulting them. Museum curators initially said that the comedian's contributions to African-Am... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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How Coronavirus Lockdown Will Affect California's Economy | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Julie Su, secretary of California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency, about the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis on her state's businesses and workers."
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"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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New Book Explores Best Times For Almost Everything | [
"Journalist Mark Di Vincenzo has written a book full of answers to questions that begin \"When is the best time to...?\" The carefully annotated Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon addresses activities from when to buy a house to when to defrost your freezer. So, when should you defrost that freezer? \"When the ice ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Week in Review with Daniel Schorr | [
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"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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Attention, Teenage Orchestral Musicians: Here's Your Big Chance | [
"Are you an extremely talented orchestral player? Looking for something to do summer after next? Are you a teenager? If the answer to all three is yes, here's a chance to meet other kids who love Bach and Brahms as much as you do and to learn from some of America's finest musicians. Many of your expenses will be pa... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Patriotism's Big Business | [
"NPR's Tovia Smith reports on why some Americans are arguing that patriotism is being commercialized."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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