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How Companies Decide What To Pay Their Workers
[ "Determining salaries in many cases is much more of an art than a science. Performance bonuses, salary ranges and wage increases can be difficult territory for both employers and employees." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Truckers Strike At 2 Calif. Ports, Larger Labor Dispute Looms
[ "Independent truck drivers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are on strike against three large trucking firms that operate at the ports. Handling almost half of all the nation's cargo, the ports of Los Angles and Long Beach are the main gateway for imports from Asia. A lot of the shipping containers end up...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor...
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Embattled LA Sheriff Still Plans To Give Fifth Term A Shot
[ "Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca β€” who oversees the largest municipal jail system in the country β€” is facing growing pressure to bow out of the race for what could be his fifth term. There's a lot that's been piling up against Sheriff Baca lately. At the top of the list is an FBI probe into what's been describe...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican...
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Funeral Industry Under Fire
[ "NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports that more government oversight is needed in order to curb the rising price of funerals. Congressional auditors released a report yesterday saying that the government does a poor job of regulating the industry, despite laws designed to protect grieving consumers from price gauging. Toda...
[ "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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Dan Pallotta: How Can We Push Ourselves To Dream Big?
[ "Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode Comfort Zone. About Dan Pallotta's TED Talk Stepping outside of one's comfort zone can happen on different levels. Entrepreneur and humanitarian activist Dan Pallotta says that doing so is not only important for individuals β€” but for society. About Dan Pallotta Dan Pallotta is ...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Social Media Companies Hope To Capture Audio App Audiences That Surged During Pandemic
[ "Live audio chat boomed during the pandemic and is minting a new crop of online influencers. Now every social network β€” from Facebook to Twitter to Reddit to LinkedIn β€” is developing audio features. But will demand remain as pandemic isolation subsides? Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley discusses the future of live a...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve...
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South Dakota's Well-Loved Tortoise Dies At 130
[ "Methuselah, a giant tortoise whose life began in the Galapagos Islands 130 years ago, has died in Rapid City, South Dakota. Since 1954, the huge animal was the star attraction at Reptile Gardens." ]
[ "Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S...
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NPR News Agenda: The Wednesday Editors' Meeting
[ "Secretary of State Rice's meeting in Rome with European and Middle East allies on the Lebanon crisis is at the top of the news agenda. Sylvia Poggioli will have that story for All Things Considered. The other likely lead for the day is Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki's speech before Congress. David Greene will be...
[ "The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies." ]
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Nigeria to Hand Over Liberia's Taylor for Trial
[ "Nigeria says it will hand over former Liberian President Charles Taylor to Liberia authorities, paving the way for a possible war-crimes trial at a United Nations tribunal in Sierra Leone. Taylor has been living in exile in Nigeria since he was forced out of Liberia in 2003. His departure led to the end of a blood...
[ "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...
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A Talk Between Two War Veterans
[ "Reporter Julie Rose of member station KPCW sends an audio portrait of two veterans: Dylan Daniels, a Marine who served in Iraq during the current war, and Harry Bernard Miller, a former infrantryman who served in Normandy during World War II." ]
[ "Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers" ]
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A Recovering Heroin Addict Tells His Story
[ "Renee Montagne talks to Jeremy Wilder, a recovering opiate addict. He is one of the millions of Americans who became addicted to heroin after first getting hooked on prescription painkillers." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges." ]
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House Republicans Aim To Eliminate Tax Credits For Orphan Drugs
[ "As part of a sweeping tax overhaul bill, House Republicans on Thursday proposed eliminating billions of dollars in corporate tax credits that have played a key role in the booming industry to develop drugs for rare diseases. For more than three decades, pharmaceutical companies have claimed a 50 percent tax credit...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar...
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OPEC To Boost Output Modestly, Ending Divisive Talks Amid Uncertain Global Economy
[ "The OPEC cartel and allies such as Russia will start ramping up oil production in January, but at a much more gradual rate than previously planned, in recognition of the ongoing economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The closely watched OPEC meeting came after oil prices showed significant growth, buoyed by...
[ "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...
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Assange's Lawyers Say His Extradition Could Mean The Death Penalty
[ "In legal papers released, today, lawyers for Julian Assange argue that if the WikiLeaks founder is extradited from Britain to Sweden, he could eventually be extradited to the U.S. and end up in Guantanamo or facing the death penalty. CNN reports: \"There is a real risk he could be made subject to the death penalt...
[ "Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ...
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Lawmakers Butt Heads In High-Speed Rail Debate
[ "For years, Republicans in Congress have criticized Amtrak, saying the government should end its funding of the passenger rail service. Now, House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica is taking a different approach: He wants to open the busy Northeast Corridor, where Amtrak gets the bulk of its revenue, to c...
[ "Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music." ]
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On 'Outside Child,' Allison Russell Confronts Trauma With Compassion
[ "Music heals. Allison Russell is a great example of that. The singer-songwriter has been part of several musical projects, including Po' Girl and Birds of Chicago. Most recently, Russell was involved with folk group Our Native Daughters, where she was able to dispel a massive writer's block. New songs came out in a...
[ "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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White House To Request $1 Billion For Cancer 'Moonshot'
[ "President Obama plans to ask Congress for $755 million in cancer-research funding as part of his 2017 budget, according to the White House. That would bring the funding total to nearly $1 billion over the next two years to accelerate what the president called a \"moonshot\" to try to eliminate cancer. Congress has...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NTSB: Amtrak Washington Train Doing 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone. -- U.S. Says North Korea 'Directly Responsible' For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack. -- CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class. And here are more early headlines: GOP Tax Bill Goes To Hous...
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First Test For College Hopefuls? Decoding Financial Aid Letters
[ "Around the country, millions of parents of prospective college freshmen are puzzling over one big question: How will we pay for college? The first step for many families is reviewing the financial aid award letters they receive from each school. But often those letters can be confusing. Some are filled with acrony...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne, Guest DJ
[ "\"I absolutely get up every day and think, 'let's make some cool music.' - Flaming Lips' Frontman Wayne Coyne On this edition of All Songs Considered, Wayne Coyne, singer and creative force for The Flaming Lips, joins hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to share songs and events that shaped his childhood, including ...
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Comparing Campaign Statements with Results
[ "We look back on the statements by political leaders ahead of the elections and compare them with the results of the elections." ]
[ "Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever" ]
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Your Government at Work: Saving Us from Spygate
[ "This just in: The New England Patriots are big, fat cheats. No, seriously, they're really big, fat cheats. 'Cause, apparently, this fetish they have for taping other teams' signals wasn't limited to the Jets, or this season. They've been up to their shenanigans since the turn of this century. Now, clearly, if the ...
[ "Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music." ]
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2020 Democrats Talk Faith; Conservative Christian Leaders Respond
[ "As Democratic presidential hopefuls work to position themselves as the candidate to unify the country and win over supporters of President Trump, an influential Iowa evangelical leader is inviting them to a forum on religion and politics traditionally reserved for Republicans ahead of Iowa's first-in-the-nation ca...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode...
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Hyundai, Kia Fined $100 Million Over Misleading Gas Mileage Figures
[ "In a settlement the Justice Department is calling \"unprecedented,\" Korean car makers Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay a $100 million civil penalty and $250 million in other punitive measures for overstating the gas mileage on 1.2 million vehicles. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the civil pen...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Economy Adds 321,00 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. -- Orion Spacecraft Soars Into Orbit In First Test For Mars Mission. -- New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme. And here are more early headlines: Obama Expected To Name Former Pen...
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Parks is Frontrunner in L.A. Council Elections
[ "Los Angeles is voting on seven of 15 city council seats Tuesday. One of the more interesting races is in the 8th district, where former L. A. Police Chief Bernard Parks is the frontrunner. Rachael Myrow reports from member station KPCC." ]
[ "News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R...
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The Amish Bernie Madoff
[ "Monroe Beachy doesn't particularly stand out in the Amish community of Sugarcreek, Ohio. \"He's a little under 6 feet tall, has short gray-white hair,\" Beverly Keller, the editor of the Budget newspaper in Sugarcreek, tells Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz. \"He is your typical Amish man with a beard an...
[ "Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton." ]
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NYT Reporter Maggie Haberman Unpacks The Trump Years
[ "White House correspondent Maggie Haberman sheds light on Trump's refusal to concede.\"[He] can't handle the concept of the label 'loser,' \" she says. \"He has never before encountered a problem that he couldn't sue away through the court system or spin away.\" We'll also talk about what's next for the president a...
[ "Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House" ]
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Markets Encouraged By Plans To Calm Eurozone Panic
[ "Turbulence and anxiety in the Eurozone have helped make this a volatile week on the markets. Global central banks are bracing themselves for worse and are moving to avert market panic ahead of the Greek election. Reports say they're preparing to take coordinated action to help banks by pumping in funds." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Your Letters Helped Challenger Shuttle Engineer Shed 30 Years Of Guilt. -- Sharp Accepts $6 Billion Bid From Foxconn - Which Then Puts Deal On Hold. -- Head Scratcher Alert: Jet Fuel Is Falling So Air Fares Are Rising. And here are more early headlines: Suspected Tornad...
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A Month Of 'Fast' Food: Recipes For Ramadan
[ "It's Ramadan, the month when Muslims fast all day long β€” from sunup to sundown. The fast is broken each day with a celebratory meal called an iftar. Muslims follow a lunar calendar, which means Ramadan falls at a different time each year. When Ramadan falls in August β€” as it does this year β€” it means long, hot day...
[ "Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details" ]
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Excerpt: 'The London Train'
[ "Chapter Two At the end of all the other transactional calls he had to make the next day, Paul meant to telephone Annelies, his first wife. Before he could get round to it, Annelies telephoned him, which was not usual; often they did not speak for months at a time. She sounded as if she was offended with him, but h...
[ "Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\"" ]
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Study: 'Urgent' Action Against Global Warming Needed To Save Coral Reefs
[ "In 2016, a mass bleaching event caused unprecedented destruction to the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reefs around the world. Now, a new study in Nature has concluded that securing a future for coral reefs \"ultimately requires urgent and rapid action to reduce global warming.\" It finds that local measures, ...
[ "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...
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Bizet's Symphony in C
[ "The conductor Ernest Ansermet held a grudge against atonal music, saying it went against the \"true path\" of tonality. In this performance, the Suisse Romande Orchestra plays a tune catchy enough to please even Ansermet. Ernest Ansermet conducts the third movement of Georges Bizet's Symphony in C." ]
[ "Before his live concert, Barto on CD. From a Bartok recording of his, we hear Bartok's Folk Dance No. 1." ]
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Why Doesn't America Read Anymore?
[ "Congratulations, genuine readers, and happy April Fools' Day! We sometimes get the sense that some people are commenting on NPR stories that they haven't actually read. If you are reading this, please like this post and do not comment on it. Then let's see what people have to say about this \"story.\" Best wishes ...
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All." ]
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Technologies To Create Fake Audio And Video Are Quickly Evolving
[ "\"Fake news\" has become a commonly used term in politics, but often to refute real reporting. Now technology that creates fake audio is advancing to the point that it could undermine true recordings." ]
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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The Root: New RNC Must Not Forget Minority Voters
[ "Cord Jefferson is the culture editor at GOOD Magazine and a regular contributor to The Root. On Friday, after two years in office, Michael Steele was beaten handily in his bid for a second term atop the Republican National Committee. Steele, the former lieutenant governor of Maryland, became the first African Amer...
[ "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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2 People Still Unaccounted For In Utah Floods
[ "Crews continue to search for two people who have been missing since Monday when two separate flash floods swept through parts of southern Utah and killed more than a dozen people. The two missing include an adult hiker and a 6-year-old boy. Searchers recovered two bodies in Zion National Park on Wednesday and cont...
[ "Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli...
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Brad Ellsworth, Indiana Blue Dog, Enters Senate Race To Succeed Bayh
[ "Rep. Brad Ellsworth, the two-term Democrat from southwest Indiana widely expected to be his party's nominee to succeed retiring Sen. Evan Bayh, made it official today: After many conversations with Hoosiers this week, and with the love and support of my family, I have decided to run for the U.S. Senate. The bes...
[ "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 ...
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The Forgotten Needs Of Refugees From Hurricane Irma
[ "In the small clinic where I work in Boston, it is rare to see a new, middle-aged patient who has yet to see a doctor in this city. Trust me β€” we are everywhere. So when I saw an unfamiliar woman's name pop-up on my list for the afternoon, I was surprised to find an otherwise empty medical file. A recent transplant...
[ "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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Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination
[ "Amy Cooper, a white New York woman who called police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park last Memorial Day, is suing the company that swiftly fired her over the controversial incident. \"We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton,\" the investment firm said the day after the incident. It said ...
[ "Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma...
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Will $100 Million Solve World's Problems?
[ "Larry Brilliant has been given $100 million to help solve the world's problems. He left his job as head of Google's philanthropy division to head up the Skoll Urgent Threat Fund with a mandate to focus on climate change, water scarcity, pandemics and more. Brilliant talks with Renee Montagne about whether the worl...
[ "Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market" ]
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Returning Iraq Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress
[ "Thousands of marines stationed at Camp Pendleton having been deployed to Iraq over the past five years. When they return, they attend what's called a \"Warrior Debriefing,\" to help them make the transition from a war zone back to the safety of San Diego. Commanders of the First Marine Expeditionary Force recently...
[ "Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: A Call For Reparat...
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Raymond Arsenault Traces Freedom Riders' Road
[ "In 1961, an integrated group of self-proclaimed \"Freedom Riders\" challenged segregation by riding together on segregated buses through the Deep South. They demanded unrestricted access to the buses β€” as well as to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms β€” but pledged nonviolence. Despite being backed by recent f...
[ "Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'" ]
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Trenton's Mayor Mack Found Guilty Of Bribery, Fraud Charges
[ "A federal jury has found Mayor Tony F. Mack of Trenton, N.J., guilty of six charges ranging from extortion and bribery to fraud. Mack's brother was also convicted of conspiracy and bribery charges in the case, which involved plans for a parking garage. The Justice Department announced the jury's ruling Friday even...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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Metropolis: 12/19/15
[ "This Week's Playlist Kartell, \"Sierra\" (Roche Musique) Robyn, \"Love Is Free [Moonboots Remix]\" (Konichiwa/Interscope) Redondo & Camelphat, \"Paths\" (Spinnin Deep) Chet Faker & Marcus Marr, \"Birthday Card\" (Detail Co.) Rufus Du Sol, \"Innerbloom\" (Sweat It Out) No Mana, \"Tell Me\" (Mau5trap) Sofi Tukker, ...
[ "Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926" ]
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What Could Congress Look Like After The Midterms
[ "If Democrats win control of the House they pledge to be a check on President Trump. Republicans say they plan to keep pushing Trump's agenda, and with House Speaker Paul Ryan retiring there will new leadership." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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A Medieval Fantasy From 'The Simpsons' Creator Throws A Wench In The Works
[ "It's been almost 20 years since Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, has released a new show. He last did it in 1999 with his sci-fi comedy Futurama. But he says, it hasn't been all work since then. \"I love playing,\" Groening says. \"I love inventing worlds.\" As it turns out, Groening has been dreaming up a ...
[ "Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing" ]
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Clinton To Spell Out Her Counterterrorism Strategy In Minnesota
[ "Hillary Clinton outlines her strategy for combating terrorism during a speech on Tuesday. Terrorism became a critical concern among voters after deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif." ]
[ "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...
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Best Of: Aretha Franklin / Growing Up On A Secret Missile Range
[ "Aretha Franklin died Thursday at 76. When she spoke with Terry Gross in 1999, she told stories behind some of her greatest recordings, like \"Respect.\" The \"Queen of Soul\" also talked about her formative years, singing gospel music in the Baptist church where her father Rev. C. L. Franklin preached.<br/><br/>Fi...
[ "Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All" ]
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Clinton Kosovo Policy
[ "NPR's Mara Liasson reports on President Clinton's explanation of his Kosovo policy to newspaper editors yesterday in San Francisco. The president said the accidental bombing of civilians was a regrettable fact of war but that it won't change NATO's strategy. He also told the American Society of Newspaper Editors t...
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Hawaii Tries To Get Off Oil In Favor Of Natural Gas
[ "Fifteen percent of energy in Hawaii comes from renewable sources such as wind, solar and biomass. The rest comes mostly from pricey oil imports. The state now wants to switch from oil to natural gas as an interim fuel. But some worry the move could derail the state's green energy momentum." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf" ]
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David Ottogalli's 'Peeps Show'
[ "Those who got their Easter baskets last week may find only one thing left in the plastic grass: Peeps. They're the tiny marshmallow confections shaped like chicks and bunnies, dyed bright pink, yellow and blue. For artist David Ottogalli, they're the building blocks of art. Don visits a gallery where Ottogalli h...
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Congressional Tribute To Slain Capitol Police
[ "NPR''s Brian Naylor reports that two police officers--killed by gunman Russell Weston Junior at the U.S. Capitol Friday--will be honored in a congressional tribute tomorrow. The tribute involves a public viewing of their caskets in the Capitol Rotunda. President Clinton and Vice President Gore will attend." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Shows Off Military In Red Square Victory Day Parade. -- NFL Draft's First Round: Manziel Slides, No Running Backs Taken. And here are more early headlines: HHS Nominee Burwell Warmly Received By Senate Panel. (Washington Post) Federal Appeals Court Suspends Voter...
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The Doctor's Computer Will Email You Now
[ "A health care startup made a wild pitch to Cara Waller, CEO of the Newport Orthopedic Institute. The company said it could get patients more engaged with their care by automating physician empathy. It \"almost made me nauseous,\" she said. How can you automate something as deeply personal as empathy? But Waller ne...
[ "May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?" ]
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The New Trend In Baby Names: Androgyny
[ "Elementary schools are filling with Madisons, Morgans, Logans, Hunters and Mackenzies β€” names that could belong to boys or girls. Those were some of the top 100 American baby names in 2001. Androgyny is just one baby naming trend that's on the rise, says Laura Wattenberg of BabyNameWizard.com. Old Testament name...
[ "Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale...
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White House Blames Tepid Response on Details
[ "In the two days since President Bush unveiled his new strategy for Iraq β€” one that includes the call for an additional 21,500 troops β€” reaction has been stunningly negative. On Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have met with harsh criticism of the plan, not only ...
[ "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...
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Falling Obesity Rates Among Preschoolers Mark Healthful Trend
[ "A fresh analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the tide may be turning on the childhood obesity front. After decades of steady increases, 19 states and U.S. territories saw small decreases in their rates of obesity among low-income preschoolers. And another 20 states held steady at c...
[ "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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4 Key Things To Know About The Islamist Surge In Iraq
[ "The extremist Islamist group ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, shocked the world this week by conquering the northern city of Mosul, one of Iraq's largest cities and home to some 2 million people. ISIS is also a key player in the Syrian civil war, fighting both the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad ...
[ "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...
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Pandemic Would Put Homeland Security in Charge
[ "The White House releases details of its plan to keep the economy and government from shutting down during a flu pandemic. The plan puts the Department of Homeland Security in charge of government operations during a pandemic, giving a secondary role to the nation's public-health agency, the Department of Health an...
[ "Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music." ]
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Darcy Wakefield, Chronicler of Life with ALS
[ "Darcy Wakefield, whose commentaries chronicled her struggle with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gherig's Disease, has died at the age of 35. In a December 2003 commentary for All Things Considered recorded just a few months after her diagnosis, Wakefield talked about how much she loved running, and how much she misse...
[ "A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager" ]
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Bond Downgrade Likely Consequence Of Debt Ceiling Increase
[ "Whether Congress reaches a deal to raise the debt ceiling or not, financial markets will still open for business on Monday. Felix Salmon, a blogger for Reuters.com explains the potential reaction to a debt ceiling agreement β€” or disagreement β€” on Wall Street. \"Once you lose your AAA [rating] it's gone,\" Salmon s...
[ "What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach β€” the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 β€” we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod...
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The Game Is On: PlayStation 3 Vs. Wii
[ "When Hollywood wants to let the world know a big movie is coming out, they roll out the red carpet. Stars file in, two-by-two, from stretch limousines. Fans swoon and scream, and the hype goes worldwide. The video game industry doesn't really do red carpets. But when new consoles are released, the result is the sa...
[ "Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'" ]
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U.S. Troops Among Those Killed In Motorcycle Attack In Afghanistan
[ "Officials are saying that as many as six Americans were killed in the latest attack on NATO troops near Bagram, Afghanistan. The number of American fatalities in Afghanistan has dropped in the past few years and this would be a significant number of deaths, if they are indeed U.S. troops. Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffne...
[ "Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli...
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California's Lesser-Known Recall Candidates
[ "There are 134 candidates in California's gubernatorial race. Unlike Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gary Coleman and Cruz Bustamante, the majority don't have any sort of name recognition. Alex Cohen of member station KQED reports on some of these lesser-known citizen candidates." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited" ]
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Neiman Marcus Hacking Linked to Russian Syndicate
[ "The Neiman Marcus data breach that took place over eight months last year is said to be the work of sophisticated hackers from Russia. The Russian syndicate is said to be responsible for stealing information from 160 million credit card owners from more than 100 companies over the last eight years. The group is kn...
[ "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...
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Composer/producer and New Orleans native ALLEN TOUSSAINT
[ "Composer/producer and New Orleans native ALLEN TOUSSAINT. He's been making hit records for nearly 40 years. He has a new record label, NYNO. On his new label, he's released \"Connected\" his first full-length national release in two decades. (NYNO is located in New York City, 212-245" ]
[ "Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues. Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues." ]
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Nursing Home Evacuation: Better After Katrina?
[ "Some of the most shocking deaths during Hurricane Katrina occurred in nursing homes, where elderly and disabled residents were trapped or abandoned. Now, Louisiana has new state rules designed to make sure residents in senior housing are evacuated before it's too late." ]
[ "Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In...
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Tom Jones On World Cafe
[ "This segment, from June 27, is part of our Best Of 2013 series, in which we revisit some of our most memorable interviews and performances of the year. On his new album, Spirit in the Room, singer Tom Jones turns his formidable voice toward blues and gospel, including covers from songwriters like Leonard Cohen, To...
[ "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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Matisse And Diebenkorn 'Meet' At Last, At The Baltimore Museum Of Art
[ "A \"conversation\" between two major artists β€” Henri Matisse of France, and Richard Diebenkorn of the U.S. β€” is taking place on the walls of the Baltimore Museum of Art. The two artists never met, but Matisse influenced Diebenkorn's work, across decades and continents. Matisse's great-granddaughter and Diebenkorn'...
[ "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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The Digital Leap: Schmindle The Kindle
[ "I had a little bit of an ulterior motive for asking you all a few weeks ago whether you read e-books: I was considering getting an e-book reader myself. Yesterday, my Amazon Kindle arrived. (I should point out: I bought it. It is not a freebie or a promotional whatsit, so don't worry on that front.) My Kindle is n...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed
[ "Late word this afternoon that the initiative has been filed for funding the health care reform plan now awaiting state Senate approval, with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez as its official authors.\nThe initiative asks voters to approve a financing plan to pay for the $14 billion a...
[ "Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music." ]
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Battle In Afghanistan
[ "NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on a fierce battle between U.S. forces and al Qaeda and Taliban fighters in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. The U.S. military says it may go on for days." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Circulation Fraud at Tribune Papers Triggers Arrests
[ "An ongoing newspaper industry scandal in which some well-known dailies falsified circulation figures broadened on Wednesday with the unveiling of criminal charges against three former employees of the Tribune Company. The federal government arrested three former mid-level circulation executives for Newsday, a dail...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tense Hours, Then Sighs Of Relief After Huge Quake Off Chile. -- Oso Mudslide: As List Of Missing Shrinks, Death Toll Rises. And here are more early headlines: Embattled Washington, D.C. Mayor Loses Primary Election. (Washington Post) California Utility Criminally Indic...
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Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?
[ "Part 3 of TED Radio Hour episode: An SOS From The Ocean In 1998, Alasdair Harris went to Madagascar to research coral reefs. He's worked there ever since. He explains the true meaning of conservation he learned from the island's Indigenous communities. About Alasdair Harris Alasdair Harris is a marine biologist an...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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#1625 - The Beautiful Game
[ "With the Copa America here in the US, this is the summer of soccer - or fΓΊtbol. So Latino USA is taking a look at the sport loved throughout Latin America and around the world. What happens when you come from both the US and Mexico – what national team do you root for? Or what about if your national team is consta...
[ "Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton." ]
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West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin Goes Rogue
[ "It's not often that a newly elected senator goes rogue and delivers a stinging rebuke of the president of the United States β€” especially when they're both from the same party. Yet that's exactly what West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin did last week. On Tuesday, the 63-year-old former governor of West Virginia, who...
[ "News Headlines: Feb. 15, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: John Lewis, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama -- \"Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a ...
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The Reaction In Afghanistan To Trump's Troop Withdrawal
[ "NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Afghan policy analyst Najib Sharifi about the regional reaction to President Trump's decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops from that country." ]
[ "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...
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Julia Douglass On Mountain Stage
[ "Songwriter Julia Douglass left Minnesota to earn a Master's degree in music at Yale. Upon receiving her degree, however, she gave up her French horn and moved to a Salvation Army women's residence in New York City, where she began to write songs about the characters and situations that surrounded and inspired her....
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Pope: Resignation Is 'For The Good Of The Church'
[ "In his first public appearance since announcing his resignation on Monday, Pope Benedict XVI said, \"I took this decision in full freedom for the good of the Church after praying for a long time and examining my conscience before God.\" He expressed confidence that the church would not be harmed by his decision, v...
[ "Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\"" ]
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Married Same-Sex Couples To Receive More Federal Benefits
[ "This post was updated at 5:20 p.m. ET. The Family Medical Leave Act's benefits will be extend to married same-sex couples in all of the U.S., under a White House announced today. The change comes as the Obama administration alters federal policies to fit the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act la...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U...
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After Driving On Sidewalk To Pass School Bus, Woman Must Wear 'Idiot' Sign
[ "\"Justice has been served!\" declares the man who helped police in Cleveland nab a woman who had been driving up on a sidewalk many mornings to get around a stopped school bus with children on board. It's something 32-year-old Shena Hardin had done many times before, apparently, and for which a judge has now order...
[ "Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale...
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States See Lobbyists' Hands in Meth Law
[ "Congress considers a federal law mirroring what more than 30 states have done: combat methamphetamine labs by putting Sudafed and similar drugs behind the counter. But some states are concerned that would, in effect, pre-empt their efforts because their laws are tougher than what is likely to come out of Congress....
[ "UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music." ]
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Miss Colombia Wins Pageant; Miss Jamaica Wins Twitter?
[ "After Miss Colombia's Paulina Vega won the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, she was greeted with a scepter, tiara and a kiss from the first runner-up, Miss U.S.A. But even as Vega took her first steps as Miss Universe, something that was happening elsewhere on stage caught a lot of attention. Photos circulated onl...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Rescue Efforts To Resume In Flooded Colorado; More Rain Due. -- How To Watch As The Costa Concordia Is (Hopefully) Righted. And here are more early headlines: U.N. To Release Chemical Weapons Report On Syria. (NBC) Liberals Want Yellen For Next Fed Chief. (Politico) Two...
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A Tougher Immigration Policy
[ "Indeed that's a very complex situation, just looking at the sheer number of people involved – AKA illegal immigrants. I am an immigrant myself, having waited many years for the opportunity to come give my contribution to this great nation that accepted me as one of its sons. I still have loved ones waiting in the ...
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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New York GOP Has Eyes On Gillibrand House Seat
[ "Part of the 2006 nightmare for the Republican Party, in which they lost 30 seats in the House, came in New York's 20th District. A wealthy first-time candidate, Democratic attorney Kirsten Gillibrand, proved to be a superb campaigner in a race that started out as a long shot, at best. But her Republican opponent, ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Gordi's Newest Single, 'Heaven I Know,' References The Deep Layering Of Bon Iver
[ "In the past year or two, Gordi, the Australian singer-songwriter Sophie Payten, has made her name with an ingratiating debut EP called Clever Disguise, as well as the occasional one-off cover, most notably a version of Bon Iver's \"00000 Million\" which drew out that song's lonesome cavernousness. That buildup is ...
[ "Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..." ]
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We'll Continue Our Commemoration
[ "We'll continue our commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination with words from Coretta Scott King about how fundamental music was to her husband's vision and then we'll hear music dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King. From Performance Today's \"King Celebration\" with the Atlanta Sym...
[ "Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak...
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In Europe, Muslim Women Face Multiple Issues
[ "As immigrants from the Muslim world continue to settle in Europe, governments are beginning to question the notion of multiculturalism, the immigration model that has prevailed for decades on most of the continent. This model has often led to the creation of separate, parallel societies ignorant of one another, a...
[ "Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All" ]
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Jobs Bill Gives Democrats, GOP Another Chance At Gridlock Blame Game
[ "Chant after me: This is what gridlockracy looks like. It looks like a President Obama who can't get his latest stimulus package β€” the American Jobs Act β€” through Congress, the Senate having essentially blocked it Tuesday evening. So on Wednesday the president repeated his threat to deconstruct the legislation into...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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'You Just Start To Feel Hopeless': COVID-19 Ripples Through A Family Farm In Kentucky
[ "Denise Price says that she and several of her family members contracted COVID-19 in August and have since recovered. But her 90-year-old father unfortunately did not." ]
[ "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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Reflections On 'The Long Run And Beautiful Game' Of Roger Federer
[ "Tennis fans received shattering news over the weekend when Roger Federer pulled out of the U.S Open for a fourth knee surgery.Β  The 40-year-old Swiss tennis player has twenty Grand Slam Titles β€” tied with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Federer hoped to make history at the tournament. β€œThe Master: The Long Run an...
[ "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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As Evangelicals Lose Faith In Cruz, His Campaign Could Be Beyond Resurrection
[ "The crux of Ted Cruz's campaign has long been mobilizing the Christian right to his side, working to galvanize enough evangelical voters to topple Donald Trump. The Texas senator even launched his campaign at Liberty University, which claims to be the world's largest Christian college, declaring that \"God isn't d...
[ "Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ...
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Encore: Chris Stapleton Dives Into His Archives For 'From A Room: Volume 2'
[ "Chris Stapleton has gone from a respected songwriter and Nashville insider to a Grammy-winning star in just a few years. NPR's Ari Shapiro sat down with Stapleton to discuss his new album, <em>From A Room: Volume 2.</em> <em>This story originally aired on Dec. 1, 2017 on All Things Considered.</em>" ]
[ "Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'" ]
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Miramax Founders May Split from Disney
[ "While Miramax films remain top Oscar contenders, reports suggest that the maverick studio's leaders may split from their corporate parents at Disney. NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR's Kim Masters about the future of the Miramax on the eve of the Academy Awards." ]
[ "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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Beethoven's Carefully Choreographed Violence
[ "Nowhere are Beethoven's gifts as a composer more evident than in his sonatas for the piano. They contain what was, from the start, his most personal musical expression. The piano was his instrument, and he was constantly pushing its capacities β€” particularly its range and dynamic gradations β€” as far as they would ...
[ "Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers" ]
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Social Media Buzz: G-7 Twitter Spat; 76ers President Resigns; Capitals Clinch Stanley Cup
[ "It&#8217;s another busy week on social media as U.S. allies take to Twitter to cement their positions on trade ahead of Friday&#8217;s G-7 meeting in Canada. Also, Bryan Colangelo has resigned as president of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers after an investigation into his connection to several fake...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Expected To Issue Historic Rulings On Gay Marriage. -- Archbishop Prays For 'Peaceful, Perfect End' for Nelson Mandela. -- Clock Runs Out On Controversial Texas Abortion Bill. And here are more early headlines: Obama Headed For Africa To Discuss Food Secur...
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Pennsylvania Boarding School Gets Huge Gift
[ "The George School, a Quaker boarding school in Pennsylvania, has received a $128 million donation from Barbara Dodd Anderson. Anderson is the daughter of David Dodd, a business professor at Columbia University equally well known as billionaire Warren Buffett's teacher, mentor and business partner. Nancy Starmer, h...
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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Life In Aleppo Improves During Syrian Cease-Fire
[ "Steve Inskeep talks to Syrian doctor Rami Kalazi, who's in the city of Aleppo, about if the cessation of hostilities, that went into effect in February, has calmed things where he lives." ]
[ "Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi...
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Recovered Antiquities in Iraq
[ "Guest host John Ydstie updates the story of the looting of the Iraq National Museum." ]
[ "Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music." ]
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Intelligence Chief McConnell Calls for Changes
[ "National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell, who took over the 16 U.S. spy agencies less than three months ago, is signaling he wants a more aggressive posture for his office. McConnell says the country's surveillance law needs to be updated, what he calls a 100-day plan to accelerate intelligence reform. McCon...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican...
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Pulitzer Winner Lahiri Returns with 'The Namesake'
[ "In 2000, author Jhumpa Lahiri won a Pulitzer Prize for her very first book, a collection of stories titled <EM>Interpreter of Maladies</EM>. Lahiri returns to the literary scene with her first novel, <EM>The Namesake</EM>. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Lahiri about the book, which tells the story of an Indian imm...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'" ]
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Martha Hodes on an interracial marriage in 1869
[ "MARTHA HODES discusses her new book \"The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Love, Race, and War in the Nineteenth Century.\" Hodes is professor of history at New York University." ]
[ "Melvin Patrick Ely's book <EM>Israel on the Appomattox</EM> tells the story of freed slaves at a Virginia community called Israel Hill. He traces Israel Hill from its founding in the 1790s to the Civil Rights era of the 1950s. Hear Ely and guest host Sheilah Kast." ]
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