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Obama's The Topic, Louisiana Is GOP's Next Goal | [
"Saturday is presidential primary day in Louisiana where 20 delegates are at stake. Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul all campaigned there Friday. Romney leads in national polling, but Santorum is ahead in Louisiana."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Summer Films Deliver Action, But Not Diversity | [
"Superheroes and 'chick flicks' may draw big audiences to theaters this summer. But film critic Shawn Edwards says movie lovers shouldn't expect much diversity on screen this summer."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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To Measure What Tests Can't, Some Schools Turn To Surveys | [
"Last year, Susan Avey, the principal of Bogle Junior High School in Chandler, Ariz., had a heart-to-heart with one of her new teachers about how he was relating to students. In a previous year, this might have been a conversation based on subjective impressions. The teacher might have gotten defensive. But this ye... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Cities, Businesses Brace for Boycotts Monday | [
"This Monday, millions of immigrants nationwide are expected to skip work and school in what's being billed as the Great American National Boycott. Several cities are bracing for mass demonstrations and a shutdown of major business operations. Thousands of immigrants and their supporters are planning to take to th... | [
"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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Fred Thompson, Actor and Former Senator, Dies At 73 | [
"Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson, who straddled the worlds of Hollywood and Washington during a long career in the public eye, has died of lymphoma at 73. \"It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of grief that we share the passing of our brother, husband, father, and grandfather who died peacefully in Nashville s... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Trump To Announce Choice For New Fed Chair | [
"President Trump is expected to announce Jerome Powell as his choice for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve on Thursday afternoon. If confirmed by the Senate, Powell, a Fed governor, would succeed Janet Yellen, whose four-year term expires in February. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Roben Farzad... | [
"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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+1: This Week's Number One Song | [
"Earlier this week we asked you to tell us what your favorite song is right now — the one track you can't stop listening to. Maybe it's something from one of the big releases, or maybe it's something from a lesser-known artist off everyone's radar. Or maybe it's an older tune.On this week's +1 podcast, <em>All Song... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Iconic Hotel Provides Hope For New Orleans | [
"The historic Roosevelt Hotel reopened in New Orleans last month nearly four years after Hurricane Katrina left 10 feet of water in its basement. The opulent hotel, once frequented by former Louisiana Gov. Huey Long, is a cherished landmark. The $145 million renovation is seen as a bright spot in the city's effort... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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7 Kids, 1 Apartment: What Poverty Means To This Teen | [
"Jairo Gomez is 17 years old and lives in a tiny apartment in New York City with eight other family members. He has grown up in poverty, like one-third of all kids in the city. With WNYC's program Radio Rookies, Gomez tells the story of how poverty has held him back, and how he's trying to overcome it. There are ni... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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The Get-Well Gift That Keeps On Giving | [
"A New York man sent his ailing son in Pennsylvania a get-well card and a scratch-off lottery ticket. There's a good chance he's feeling better. The ticket was a winner — a $7 million winner."
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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A Woods Hole 'Sonic Secret' | [
"Glenway Fripp reveals a \"sonic secret\" from a corner of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Mass. This audio snapshot comes to us from Viki Merrick at Atlantic Public Media, in association with member station WCAI on Cape Cod."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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With Sterling Banned, What Happens To Clippers Now? | [
"The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life, fined him $2.5 million and has vowed to pressure Sterling to sell the team, which he bought back in 1981. But what happens to the Clippers? Doug Tribou, who covers sports for NPR’s Only a Game, joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to dis... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Jobless Rate Ticks Up, But Job Growth Is Better Than Expected -- U.S. Knew Of 'Imminent' Move In Crimea, Top Official Says -- Russian Lawmakers Welcome Separatist Steps By Crimea -- Book News: @GSElevator Author Loses Book Deal Other stories making headlines: -- \"Seven Short ... | npr | {
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Another Mysterious Monolith Suddenly Appears — This Time In Romania | [
"Cue the X-Files theme, folks. The monolith mystery has deepened. Less than two weeks after authorities stumbled across a mysterious metal object standing freely in the Utah desert — and just days after it disappeared — a similar monolith has been reported nearly halfway around the world. Residents in the Romanian ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Faces Runoff In Re-Election Bid | [
"Amid turnout of only a third of registered voters, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is headed for a runoff in his re-election bid, according to figures released by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. With 98.6 percent of precincts reporting, the former congressman and chief of staff for President Barack Obama l... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Thought War On Terror Would Be Easily Won | [
"After a six-year fight with the Department of Defense, the researchers at the National Security Archive obtained thousands of memos written by former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Nate Jones, director of the archive's Freedom of Information Act Project, about what the memos r... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Ohio's Special House Election Is Getting National Attention | [
"Polls show a closer than expected race in the special election for Ohio's Republican-leaning 12th Congressional District. Noel King talks to Buzzfeed's Henry Gomez about what is at stake."
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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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Frozen Ottawa Transforms Into 'Winterlude' Wonderland | [
"In Canada's capital city of Ottawa, winter is something to celebrate. Every year, the city's frozen canals are transformed into an urban, outdoor ice rink at an annual winter festival."
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, February 7 | [
"President Trump tests out potential campaign slogans in his State Of The Union address. Plus, Democrats are struggling with how to address issues of sex, race, and identity. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Asma Khalid, political editor Domenico Montanaro, and national poli... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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U.S. 'Reset' With Russia On Edge After Syria Vote | [
"Russia's decision to veto a Security Council resolution on Syria last week set off an angry response in Washington. The two countries sparred publicly, with the U.S. accusing Russia of being on the wrong side of history and Russia complaining that the U.S. can't use the Security Council to promote regime change. W... | [
"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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Political Ads: Can't We Just Grow Up? | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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As A White Mom, Helping My Multiracial Kids Feel At Home In Their Skin | [
"Last year, after months of watching — and re-watching — the movie Frozen, my daughter Selma, who is 6, announced she didn't want to be brown. \"I wish my skin was white,\" she told me one day in our living room, where we were hanging out after school. I knew she idolized the film's alabaster-skinned heroines, and ... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Conservationists Urge Action As African Elephants Reach Tipping Point | [
"A study out this week says more African elephants are being killed each year than are being born. The research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says since 2010, an average of nearly 35,000 elephants have been killed annually on the African continent. The study’s lead author, G... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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West Urged To Pressure Iran On Its Human Rights Record | [
"The website Unlock Iran documents what life is like for political prisoners in Iran. Activists say that little has changed despite promises by the new Iranian president to overhaul the country."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Twitter Seen As Tool For Social Change In China | [
"Several Chinese NGOs recently held a training course in Beijing to teach citizen journalists how to use Twitter and other new media in their reporting. The main speaker was one of China's better known Twitterati, Zhou Shuguang, who goes by the pen name Zola. Zola says that when he's reporting on politically sensit... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Wilbert Rideau on Dying in Prison | [
"<EM>Fresh Air</EM> prison correspondent Wilbert Rideau, editor emeritus of <EM>The Angolite</EM>, the award-winning magazine of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, talks about dying in prison. With longer sentences and fewer paroles, inmates are beginning to die in prison. Rideau -- who is serving a life sentence at... | [
"Clarence Ray Allen Scheduled for Execution Tonight. School Segregation. End Music."
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Understanding Technology through a Child's Eyes (Rebroadcast) | [
"UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES (REBROADCAST): Kids today rarely think of 'technology' as something separate from themselves. Rather, technology is infused into everything they do and see. So how can grown-ups rethink design ideas based on what the next generation is thinking? Tech Tuesday explore... | [
"Guest: Arthur Allen, a Former Associated Press Foreign Correspondent and Journalist with Slate (Archive from 3/13/07)"
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What Does It Take To Engineer 1A? | [
"At the end of every 1A show, Jenn tells you about the people who make it happen. Who’s produced the program, who distributes the show, and maybe even you, the listener, in the form of an appeal to join our text club or download the app and podcast. All of that is important. But one of the most important credits... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Federal State Of Emergency Over Lead-Laced Water Ends In Flint, Mich. | [
"The federal state of emergency in Flint, Mich. expires today, as the city continues to navigate a public health crisis caused by lead-laced water. Officials are trying to reassure Flint residents that they will still have access to free bottled water, filters and cartridges, as Michigan Radio reported. \"We have h... | [
"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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Ode To Yankee Stadium | [
"Commentator Leon Wynter has a poetic lament on the Yankees wanting to move from his hometown in the Bronx to East Rutherford, New Jersey."
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The Staggering Weight Of Student Loan Debt | [
"Parents send their kids to college in hopes of giving them something valuable to get their adult lives off to a good start. A degree is valuable, but just how good is that start? Gone are the days when a generation of Americans built careers with the GI Bill, or when top-tier schools like the University of Califo... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Figure Skating Fashion Through The Years | [
"Figure skating costumes have long been the source of both admiration and ridicule. Many consider the frills and sequins to detract from the athletic aspects of the sport. Others say some of the more elegant costumes add to the artistic impact of skating at its most beautiful. Over the years, skating outfits have c... | [
"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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The Latest Gizmos to Spur Your Tech-Toy Lust | [
"<em>New York Times</em> technology columnist David Pogue reviews the gizmos on display at two major technology trade shows last week: the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Pogue says Apple's iPhone tops the techie lust list."
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"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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Microsoft Founder's Father Wants New Tax For Rich | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Bill Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft's founder. Gates is one of the primary sponsors of an initiative in Washington state that would establish a state income tax for wealthier residents."
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Tenor Peter Schreier (Shreye-Er) | [
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Peanut Recall Widens In Salmonella Outbreak | [
"More and more companies are recalling products containing peanuts since the government linked peanuts to an outbreak of salmonella. More than 125 products have been pulled from shelves amid an outbreak that so far has been tied to nearly 500 illnesses in 43 states. Looking back, the connection between the outbreak... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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In San Francisco, Bartenders Learn To Spot Drug Overdoses | [
"The opioid crisis has led health care workers to develop many strategies to save lives, including training everyday people to use Narcan, the drug that reverses opioid overdoses. As KQED’s Laura Klivans (@lauraklivans) reports, in San Francisco, many bartenders and concert production companies are attending ... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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A Weird-But-True Story Takes Flight In 'The Feather Thief' | [
"This is one weird-but-true story. It's a story that leads readers from 19th century scientific expeditions into the jungles of Malaysia to the \"feather fever\" of the turn of the last century, when women's hats were be-plumed with ostriches and egrets. And it's a story that focuses on the feather-dependent Victor... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Moby-Duck': When 28,800 Bath Toys Are Lost At Sea 2) The Vagrants: A Hot '60s Band, For Exactly Four Years 3) The Joy Of The Mundane In 'Emily, Alone'"
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Canine Siblings Separated At Shelter Reunite; Their Humans Take Credit | [
"In a D.C. neighborhood, two dog owners noticed their pets looked a bit alike. Turns out, they were brothers."
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The Early Estimate: More Job Losses In March | [
"Private employers kept cutting jobs in March, according to a report out this morning from ADP. But the net loss of jobs -- 23,000 -- was the lowest it's been since employment started falling in March 2008. The number of service jobs grew, but not enough to make up for job losses in construction and manufacturing. ... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Muslim Woman Sues OC Sheriff's Department Over Headscarf Removal | [
"Adolfo Guzman-Lopez: An observant Muslim woman alleges in a federal lawsuit filed today that Orange County Sheriff's deputies unlawfully forced her to remove her headscarf while she was in custody. KPCC's Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reports."
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"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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Republicans Change Rules To Clear Gorsuch Confirmation | [
"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set a new precedent that will ease the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch. Lawmakers are also reacting to President Trump's airstrikes in Syria."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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First Listen: Maxmillion Dunbar, 'House Of Woo' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. The first moments of \"Slave to the Vibe\" are like stepping into an '80s buddy-cop movie soundtrack: An unlikely duo is up to its hijinks again, as a pan flute and some synth whistles roll up their blazer sleeves on the boardwalk. About three minutes in, the beat swa... | [
"Songs for this Episode\"Summon the Fire\" by The Comet Is Coming\"Weird Little Idea\" by Radiator Hospital \"Give A Chance\" by Jesse Mac Cormack\"Daylight Matters\" by Cate Le Bon\"House Of Angels\" by Lee \"Scratch\" Perry\"Outside\" by Mormor"
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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
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Long Hours, Low Pay Push Some Democratic Campaign Workers To Unionize | [
"Many political campaign workers spend long hours at low pay, living off of pizza and coffee, all in the hope of seeing their candidate win. Now, labor organizers are setting their sights on bringing those workers into the labor movement at a time when the percentage of U.S. workers who belong to a union is falling... | [
"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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The Black Crowes: 'Warpaint' Unplugged | [
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"Stories: 1) Timothy Olyphant: 'Justified' In Laying Down The Law 2) 'Middle Brother': Hand-Clapping Foot-Stompers"
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Haiti Violence Disrupts Health Care Services | [
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Freeskier Overcomes Lyme Disease To Make Olympic Team | [
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In New Mexico, Looking for Miracles in the Dirt | [
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The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women | [
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A Sobering Message to Drunk Drivers | [
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"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... | npr | {
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'Slow Down,' 'Don't Quit': Advice From 7 Women Who Overcame Their Pandemic Struggles | [
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Putin Hints at Strong Move Against Terrorism | [
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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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Book News: 'Fast And Furious' Whistle-Blower Will Be Allowed To Publish Account | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Dean: Third-Place Finish a 'Relief' | [
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Music Cue: Isaac Stern | [
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From His Most Recent Recording, | [
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Top Stories: Hong Kong Protesters Cleared; U.S. Closes Afghan Center | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Buffett Donates More To His Children's Foundations | [
"Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has pledged an additional $3 billion of Berkshire Hathaway shares to the charitable foundations run by his three children. Buffet has been giving about $64 million a year to each of his children's foundations. Now he's decided to up that amount to about $100 million a year."
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"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... | npr | {
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Pigskin Shares Holiday With Turkey | [
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U.S. Open Set to Bid Farewell to Agassi, Navratilova | [
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Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Dies | [
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"Liane talks live with NPR Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Ted Clark about secret peace negotiations being held at Camp David between PLO leader Yassir Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak."
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House Signs Off on Vouchers for D.C. Students | [
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Feeling Kinship With The South, Northerners Let Their Confederate Flags Fly | [
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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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Obama's New Budget Plan Proposes Closing Social Security Loophole | [
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Martha Wainwright On World Cafe | [
"On this episode, Martha Wainwright joins us to talk about her late mother, Kate McGarrigle, and to sing us some of McGarrigle's songs. McGarrigle, who died after a battle with cancer in January 2011, made a series of wonderful albums with her sister Anna during a career that spanned decades, beginning with their s... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Subway Joins The Fast-Food, Antibiotic-Free Meat Club | [
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Jaguar Used In Olympic Torch Ceremony Escapes, Is Shot Dead | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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CIA Role In Africa Expanded As U.S. Cold War Worries Grew, 'White Malice' Details | [
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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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Penn Goes 'Into the Wild,' Spirits High | [
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Women In Combat: What Do Troops In Afghanistan Think? | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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From A Recital Recorded | [
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Health Dialogues: Health Care Reform | [
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'Bush's Brain' Explores Rove's Role in President's Rise | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Texas Braces For Medicaid Cuts Under GOP Health Plan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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A Look At The Fallout Of TikTok Ban In India | [
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Op-Ed: SEC Negligent In Madoff Ponzi Scheme | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Sen. Rand Paul Says He Won't Vote For Latest Affordable Care Act Replacement Bill | [
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Lebanese Businesses Cope with Deaths, Rebuilding | [
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Census Bureau: Poverty Rate Down, Median Incomes Up | [
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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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Among The Lucky Few: Syrian Family Rebuilds In America's Heartland | [
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Supreme Court Considers Lethal Injection, Voter I.D. | [
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Rwandan Executions Set | [
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German Politician Criticizes Migrant Policy And Terrorism Response | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Dolly Parton & Judd Apatow | [
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"Comedians and actors Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell guess what people in the past thought the future would be like. heard on: Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight"
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Too Much Pollen? Blame the Males | [
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"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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Bernanke To Congress: Jobless Recovery Looms | [
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'The Newsroom' Caught Up In A Partisan Divide | [
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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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Does New York City Need Gun Control? | [
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"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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Opinion Page: Bias, Segregation Thrive in America | [
"In his op-ed that appeared in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, guest Rob McCord argues that, in spite of the progress of the civil-rights movement in the last forty years, racial bias and segregation are alive and well in our lives, in our jobs, and in our neighborhoods. Guests: Rob McCord and Leigh Jackson, husband... | [
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Teaching Children to Read | [
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If Romney Misspoke About 'Poor' Why Did He Later Repeat Statement? | [
"(Revised at 2:19 pm ET) In an interview Thursday, Mitt Romney said he \"misspoke\" when he infamously said earlier in the week that he was not concerned about the very poor because they had a safety net, and the very rich but, instead, was focused on the middle class. Speaking of the CNN interview that has caused ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Obama Vows To Create Jobs | [
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Iran And The Bomb: U.S. Keeps Options Open | [
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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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Obama Orders U.S. Flags Lowered, Moment Of Silence For Tucson | [
"President Obama ordered all U.S. flags on government buildings and properties lowered to half mast out of respect for the victims of Saturday's shootings in Tucson. The White House also called for the observance of a moment of silence at 11 am EST Monday, \"to honor the innocent victims of the senseless tragedy in... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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'E-Grounding' Parents' New Disciplinary Weapon | [
"Grounding once meant being confined to the house or handing over the car keys. But isolating a teen to reflect on his misbehavior is harder in the age of Facebook and cell phones. The Pew Internet Project's Amanda Lenhart describes how more parents are taking away social media tools to keep kids in line."
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Letters And Comments: Effective | [
"LETTERS AND COMMENTS: Effective today, we're moving this segment to Fridays. This installment includes responses to Miles Hoffman's Tuesday \"Coming to Terms\" discussion of pronunciations and to last Friday's commentary on the influence of choral conductor F. Melius Christiansen."
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Tsunami Warning System Proposed | [
"Global leaders meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, this week will address urgent tsunami-related issues. They'll also focus on the need for a tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports."
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'To Stop Now Would Be Foolish': Doubling Down On Services For High-Cost Patients | [
"A highly publicized approach to lowering health costs failed to pass rigorous study this month, but hospitals, insurers and government health programs don't intend to give up on the idea. It just needs to be modified, they say. The \"hotspotting\" model was pioneered in Camden, N.J., in 2002 and inspired dozens of... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Culturetopia: Going To the Mat Edition | [
"This week's roundup of NPR's best arts and culture stories includes an interview with Interview With A Vampire's author. Ann Rice, who's also known for her religious writings based on her deeply Catholic upbringing, describes her decision to \"quit being a Christian.\" You'll also hear the story of Chris Wallace, ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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ESPN Celebrates Variation Of Athletic Bodies In Final Print Edition Of Its Magazine | [
"Athletes' bodies are on display constantly. Whether they're running, climbing, jumping, throwing, skating, hitting or engaging in any other motion, we're watching them. But how often do we stop to think about how varied those bodies are? That is exactly what ESPN The Magazine set out to do with its Body Issue. The... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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