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Can We Blame Or Praise Glass-Steagall? | [
"My story on All Things Considered tonight will cover the impact of that depression-era banking law, Glass-Steagall. Every economist I've spoken with says, simply, that it was a bad law but that it and its repeal are not really to blame for what is happening now. I found this PDF paper by former IMF chief economist... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"No Thrill On The Hill,\" \"Salesman-In-Chief,\" \"Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us.\""
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Delta Makes Deal To Buy 49 Percent Of Virgin Atlantic | [
"Looking to grab more of \"the lucrative New York-to-London market,\" Delta Air Lines said today that it plans to spend $360 million for a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic. As USA Today writes: \"The deal would give Delta greater appeal to premium-paying passengers doing business across the Atlantic. 'There's n... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Chechen Gets Life in Beslan Takeover Trial | [
"A judge in Southern Russia convicts a Chechen man of taking part in the Beslan school siege two years ago. The assault killed more than 330 people -- more than half of them children. Nurpashi Kulayev was sentenced to life in prison. The judge said that only a ban on capital punishment prevented the man from being ... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Federal Government Protects Bat, Angers Industry | [
"They may not be the most attractive creatures in the world, and they scare the life out of many people, but you have to feel bad for the bat. Millions of them are dying across the Northeast, the Midwest and parts of the South, from a disease called White Nose Syndrome, named for a white fungus that crusts their fa... | [
"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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Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde Shares And Talks About His First New Music In 20 Years | [
"Simon Raymonde, the former bassist for Cocteau Twins and founder of Bella Union Records, is back after a 20-year hiatus from music with a new song we're premiering. \"I Saw The Days Go By\" features singer Marissa Nadler and is just one of the tracks from Simon Raymonde's upcoming album he made with drummer Richie... | [
"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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Weather Report: 'Heavy Weather' | [
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"Stories: 1) Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer, Feeling the 'Big Love' 2) Climatologist: Climate Change Evidence in the Wind"
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Tribunals: Show Trials? | [
"Some critics of international tribunals argue they become politicized - the equivalent of show trials. Susan Stamberg talks about that charge with Lawrence Douglas, associate law professor at Amherst College. He's also the author of <EM>The Memory of Judgment: Making Law and History in the Trials of the Holocaust<... | [
"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Director Robert Zemeckis On His Career And New Film 'Allied' | [
"Robert Zemeckis won an Oscar for directing “Forrest Gump.” He’s also the creative force behind the hugely successful “Back to the Future” films. This week, Zemeckis’s latest movie “Allied” opens in theaters nationwide. It’s a romantic thriller set in World War ... | [
"Stories: 1) Francis Ford Coppola Reflects On His Film Career 2) David Lynch Dreams Up 'Crazy Clown Time' 3) Delicious Turkey Tips From Food Scientists"
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As U.S. Views Of China Grow More Negative, Chinese Support For Their Government Rises | [
"Polls show widespread distrust toward China is growing in the U.S. over how China initially handled its coronavirus outbreak and ongoing human rights abuses. At the same time, Chinese attitudes toward the U.S. are souring — while popular satisfaction with the Chinese state has grown since the central government qu... | [
"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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New Yorkers Disagree Over Plans For Sept. 11 Trial | [
"Attorney General Eric Holder announced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will be tried in a civilian court in New York City. Some argue it will open old wounds, while others insist it will provide closure."
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"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... | npr | {
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Nicaraguan Police Block Cubans Attempting To Reach U.S. | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Trump Says Peace Talks With Taliban Have Resumed On Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan | [
"President Trump made an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Thursday, where he served Thanksgiving turkey to troops and announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama Says His Biggest Frustration Has Been His Inability To Pass Gun Laws. -- Report: Officials Seek Criminal Inquiry Over Clinton's Use Of Private Email. -- Anthem To Buy Cigna, Creating Largest Health Insurer By Enrollment. And here are more early headlines: Defense ... | npr | {
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Judge Orders Bottled Water Delivery To Flint Residents Amid Lead Crisis | [
"A federal judge has ordered state and local governments to provide home delivery of bottled water to the residents of Flint, Mich., as they continue to navigate a years-long crisis over lead-laced water. U.S. District Judge David Lawson said in his order that the city and state must provide at least four cases of ... | [
"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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US Airways To Charge For Blankets, Pillows | [
"Travelers on US Airways will have to pay $7 for pillows and blankets. Beginning next week, the airline will begin charging for what it calls a \"Power-Nap Sack.\" The kit includes a blanket, neck pillow, eye shades, foam ear plugs and a $10-off coupon for items in the SkyMall catalog."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Caterpillar Buys Specialty Company Bucyrus | [
"Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar is trying to cement its position in the global mining industry by purchasing a specialty company. Caterpillar is buying Bucyrus International for $7.6 billion. Wisconsin-based Bucyrus makes surface mining equipment used for mining coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands and other minera... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Aiding Those on Wrong Side of Health-Care Divide | [
"While low-wage workers are the least likely to have health insurance, they are the most likely to have serious health problems. The problem is highlighted at a clinic which reaches out to people who earn too much to be eligible for Medicaid. but whose jobs carry no insurance."
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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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Farm Bill Critics Claim Partial Victory Despite Stalemate | [
"It's amazing how many different kinds of people have been trying to abolish or at least change the government's payments to farmers. They include economists, environmentalists, taxpayer advocates, global anti-hunger advocates and even a lot of farmers. Some have been fighting farm subsidies for the past 20 years. ... | [
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An Early Exit For Calif. Congressman | [
"Congressman Dennis Cardoza, a Democrat from California, was retiring after this year. But why wait? A job with a big lobby-law firm was waiting, so the congressman resigned from Congress this week."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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State Dept. Calls Report Linking Payment To Iranian Prisoner Release 'False' | [
"The U.S. State Department is dismissing a newspaper report that links a $400 million cash payment to the release of American prisoners, including Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, by Iran. The Wall Street Journal published a report today that said the U.S. put $400 million in euros, Swiss francs and other ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Columbia - U'Wa Tribe | [
"Steven Dudley reports from Cubara, Colombia, that the US-based Occidental oil company has begun a controversial exploration project in the south American nation. The drilling will be next to the huge land reserve of the U'wa tribe, which bitterly opposes the project on the grounds that it will threaten its culture... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Wary Of North Korea, U.S. Destroys Mock Warhead Over The Pacific | [
"The Pentagon announced it has staged a test in which the military shot down a missile similar to the type that North Korea could someday use to threaten the United States. NPR National Security Editor Philip Ewing reports for our Newscast unit on how Tuesday's test was conducted: \"First, a missile target took of... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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How Do Mosquitoes Taste DEET? Hint: It's Not With Their Mouthparts | [
"Emily Dennis has spent hours, if not days, watching mosquitoes buzz around her bare, outstretched arm. Carefully, she's observed the insects land, stab their mouthparts through her skin and feed. But if her arm is slathered with DEET — shorthand for the chemical N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, the active ingredient in... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'No One Meant To Be In My Office': A Divorce Lawyer's Tips On Staying Together | [
"Marriage ... is what brings us together today. So naturally, we're talking to a divorce lawyer! \"We're raised to look at marriage as this milestone and we keep signing up for it,\" says James Sexton. \"There are very few behaviors that end so badly so frequently that we would just sign up for it with such reckles... | [
"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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Though 13 Russians Were Indicted For Election Meddling, The Investigation Isn't Over | [
"President Trump and his aides are spinning the grand jury's indictment of 13 Russians linked to alleged attempts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election as an all-clear. Although that would appear to be overstating what the Special Counsel has actually said."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Auto Dealing Family Feels The Pinch | [
"A venerable car dealership in San Francisco will stop selling new GM vehicles on Dec. 15. The family-owned Ellis Brooks Auto Center has been a Chevrolet dealership for 53 years, but by next week it will be strictly a used-car business. Host Liane Hansen speaks with three members of the Brooks family: the dealersh... | [
"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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In Debate 2, Expect Trump To Be In The Crosshairs | [
"Howard Dean didn't just go away in 2004. And it wasn't \"The Scream\" that did him in. Remember, that came in his speech after losing the Iowa caucuses. It took Democratic candidates attacking him on the campaign trail and in debates to bring concerns about his record — and whether he could win — to the forefront ... | [
"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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Iraq's New Parliament Convenes | [
"The new Iraqi parliament convened on Monday more than three months after the general election. The opening session lasted just 20 minutes, and little was accomplished. The prospects of forming a new government remain as murky as ever."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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SXSW 2008: Jens Lekman | [
"When a twentysomething musician makes records that sound more like Burt Bacharach or Harry Nilsson than anything else, it's going to reek of either pretension or cheese. In Jens Lekman's case, it's both — and, surprisingly, the result is delightful. Hear the concert recorded live at the Parish in Austin, Tex., on ... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Folk Alley Presents: The Suitcase Junket, 'Earth Apple' | [
"Vermont native Matt Lorenz is the man behind the one-man band known as The Suitcase Junket. It's a project that evolved from his other \"roots-rock/junk-folk\" band, the trio Rusty Belle, in which he played alongside his sister, Kate Lorenz, and Zak Trojano. With 1950s amps and a guitar he'd salvaged from a Dumpst... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Best Of: Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin / A Therapist Goes To Therapy | [
"Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who conducts New York's Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra, spoke with Terry Gross in front of a live audience for a WHYY event about his style of leadership and using his whole body when he conducts. <br/><br/>John Powers reviews a new restoration of the 1970 film 'Wanda,' a c... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Mountain Heart on Mountain Stage | [
"Mountain Heart returns to Mountain Stage in the thick of their busy summer festival schedule. The bluegrass band has won a loyal following across genres through their uncommon ability to combine traditional bluegrass sounds with a live energy that's evocative of the best rock 'n' roll. Mountain Heart was formed by... | [
"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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WHO Estimates Iraqi Death Toll at 151,000 | [
"A study conducted by the World Health Organization and the Iraq Health Ministry estimates that more than 150,000 Iraqis suffered violent deaths in the first three years after the U.S. invasion. That's about a fourth of the number of deaths found in an earlier controversial study. The World Health Organization's ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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From Jail Cell To Studio: Drug Dealer Becomes Personal Trainer | [
"This is part of a series of stories about starting over, profiling people who, by choice or circumstance, reinvented or transformed themselves. When Coss Marte went to prison 10 years ago, he was faced with not one, but two big challenges: lose weight and discover a legitimate career upon release. Luckily for him,... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Beyond Beats and Rhymes | [
"In its second hour the program discusses the representations and expressions of manhood, sexism, homophobia, race and community values within hip-hop culture."
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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings | [
"Melissa Block is joined by singer-songwriters Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, who've just released a new album. Their stripped-down sound is a blend of bluegrass, old-time music and rock-n-roll. Welch and Rawlings sing a tightly entwined harmony. The CD, <em>Time: The Relevator</em>, by Gillian Welch is on ACON... | [
"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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Katrina: An Account of 'What Went Wrong' | [
"Disaster science specialist Ivor Van Heerden is the cofounder and deputy director of the Louisiana State University Hurricane Center and director of the Center for the Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes. His new book is <em>The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina -- the Inside Story f... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Oprah May Be Paying a Price for Obama Support | [
"Ratings for her daytime show are down, her magazine circulation numbers are falling, and a poll shows her popularity just isn't what it used to be. Is Oprah paying a price for publicly supporting Barack Obama's presidential campaign? Plus, we have all the dish about Jennifer Hudson's role in the new Sex in the Ci... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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And The Winner Of The 2016 Tiny Desk Contest Is ... | [
"There were 6,100 entries in this year's Tiny Desk Contest, representing every state in the nation. We asked you to send us a video of an original song, behind a desk of your choosing. We didn't care much about the quality of the video or even the sound. We wanted something singular, a song and a sound that felt or... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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The Chandlers: A Private Family in a Public Business | [
"The Chandler family of Southern California is among the bidders seeking control of Tribune Co., the media giant. The Chandlers' relationship to money, journalism and the media is the stuff of soap operas. Former Los Angeles Times reporter Dennis McDougal, who wrote a book about the family, offers his perspectives ... | [
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Clinton & Educational Testing | [
"-- NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports that President Clinton is urging the nation's governors to accept his plan for national standardized testing. Most governors are withholding their endorsement...they want to examine the proposed tests which won't be available for another year."
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Romney Reaches Out To N.H. Voters | [
"Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney spent the past week focused on New Hampshire, which holds its primary on Jan. 10, one week after the Iowa caucuses. After former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's recent surge in the polls, Romney appeared to be shoring up his position in a state where he's had a commanding lead a... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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'For Your Consideration': Hollywood's Ugly Side | [
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Key U.N. Figure Weighs Kosovo Freedom Bid | [
"Kosovo declared independence this week, and Serbian nationalists reacted violently. Soren Jessen-Petersen, U.N. administrator for Kosovo, offers his thoughts on the tense political climate."
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System Of A Down, Armenia's Favorite Sons, On Facing History | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Interview: Thurston Moore Of Sonic Youth | [
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Afghanistan's New President: 'Hold Me Accountable' | [
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Water In The West: Bankrupt? | [
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To Manage Dementia Well, Start With The Caregivers | [
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Myanmar Monks Defy Junta, Step Up Marches | [
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Citing 'Zero Tolerance' For Voter Fraud, RNC Fires Firm Over Florida Questions | [
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Excerpt: 'Plato's Republic' | [
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"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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Week In Politics: Trump Sticks To His Guns, Carson Heads Out On A Trip | [
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Random Questions With: Ian MacKaye | [
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War Over War Records: A Losing Battle | [
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South Korea's Sports Prestige Gets Eclipsed By Sexual Abuse Against Female Athletes | [
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States Underserve Disabled Foster Kids, Study Says | [
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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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New Albums By Steve Gunn And Michael Chapman Showcase The Guitar's Complexity | [
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FTC Fines Google $170 Million For YouTube Children's Privacy Violation | [
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IKEA Launches New Marketing Campaign | [
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'The Lake House,' 'Nacho Libre' | [
"Our film critic reviews The Lake House, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, and Nacho Libre, starring Jack Black. Though summer begins officially next week, David Edelstein says these two movies offer just the kind of escapist entertainment we expect at this time of year."
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Even Cowgirls Get The Blues! | [
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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President Pledges Transparency On Drone Strikes | [
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Maia Sharp: A Songwriter Set To Arrive | [
"Los Angeles-based Maia Sharp may be on her fourth album, Echo, but she's mostly made her living writing songs for other performers, including Cher, Dixie Chicks and Bonnie Raitt. \"Bonnie Raitt, I gotta say, was at the top of my list,\" Sharp says. \"It was kind of the holy grail of songwriting. Apparently, I had... | [
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'Mare Of Easttown': Your Finale Questions, Answered | [
"This is a discussion of the final episode of this season of Mare of Easttown. You absolutely should not read it if you don't want to know what happened, as that's what it's about. There was so much speculation about the mysteries of HBO's Mare of Easttown that it seemed like no matter what the ending was, it would... | [
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Gilmore International Keyboard Fest | [
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Tax Rebates: Are Consumers Spending or Saving? | [
"Critics were skeptical of President Bush's plan to distribute rebate checks to taxpayers in hopes of stimulating the economy. It's been almost two months since the first checks were processed. Are Americans spending the money? Co-host Steve Inskeep talks with David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journ... | [
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IMF/World Bank Protest | [
"NPR's Guy Raz reports on the preparations D.C. police are making to head off protests during this weekend's meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. So far, the number of protestors have been far less than the Seattle protests a few months ago. But D.C. police have already arrested seven people ... | [
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New Florida Law Schools | [
"Florida Governor Jeb Bush recently signed legislation to re-open the law school at historically black Florida A&M University. Host Tavis Smiley talks to the school's dean, Percy Luney, and regular legal commentator, Connie Rice, about maintaining diversity in higher education without affirmative action."
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Former U.N. Human Rights Chief Outlines The State Of The Geopolitical Climate | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Zeid Raad Al Hussein, who recently stepped down from his United Nations post, about his thoughts on the state of human rights."
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Georgia To Change Official Language To English | [
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Homages and Tributes for the Thelonious Monk Centennial, But No Competition (For Now) | [
"Thelonious Monk, the incomparably influential jazz composer and pianist, would have turned 100 today, and across the country a healthy range of commemorative tributes is already underway. But the flagship event that bears his name has quietly been put on hold: the next Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competitio... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Lurking Bacteria Raise Risks From Swine Flu | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Racing Through 250 Yards of Mud, For Fun | [
"Contenders in the annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run braved 250 yards of muck on a shellfish farm in northwest Washington state last weekend. Tape and non-stick cooking spray are two strategies to make it to the finish line first -- but the biggest asset, it seems, is a sense of humor. Cathy Ducha... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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News Brief: Ballot Counting Continues In Tight Presidential Race | [
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Harry Potter, Crossing Racial Lines | [
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Senators Rip FAA Over Failure To Turn Over 737 Max Documents | [
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Walking and Women's Health | [
"NPR's Wendy Schmelzer reports that a study in the <EM>New England Journal of Medicine</EM> suggests that brisk walking can reduce a woman's risk of heart attack as much as vigorous exercise such as jogging, biking and swimming."
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A Look Back At The Now-Suspended Presidential Campaign Of 'Mayor Pete' | [
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The Deeper Meanings Of A Leg, Lost And Found — And Fought Over | [
"Years ago, in the small town of Maiden, N.C., a man named Shannon Whisnant bought a storage locker, and in it he found a grill. When he took both of them home and opened the grill, he discovered something he hadn't been expecting: a mummified human leg. Most people — one presumes — would've have wanted to get rid ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Marlins Win Game One in World Series | [
"The Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees, 3-2, in Game One of the World Series. For some, the game seemed subdued compared to the excitement of the championship series that ousted long-time wannabes the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. NPR's Margot Adler reports."
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Congress Plans Probe into Iraqi Arms Intelligence | [
"Melissa Block talks with Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, about plans for hearings on the intelligence presented by the Bush administration on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction in the run-up to the war."
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Santa Benefits Adults, Too | [
"Psychologists say adults have as much to glean from the myth and magic of Santa as kids. Santa allows adults to escape the reality of their troubles and stresses. It's not too different from the many other ways adults suspend disbelief such as losing themselves in a good book or movie."
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How To Be Killer At Cocktail Parties | [
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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August 2005: Terry Gross, First Ladies | [
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Angola Campaign Attempts to Thwart Virus Outbreak | [
"In Angola, a major effort is under way to try to stop the spread of the Marburg virus. At least 203 people have died from the disease, and international aid organizations have sent teams of doctors to help. Melissa Block talks with <EM>New York Times</EM> reporter Denise Grady."
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Report: Spy Agencies' 'Black Budget' Reveals Intelligence Gaps | [
"The Washington Post on Thursday reports on U.S. spy agencies' $52.6 billion secret budget for fiscal year 2013, a document that reveals significant \"blind spots\" obscuring the intentions and motives of U.S. friends and foes alike. In the first of a package of stories expected out Thursday, the newspaper says tha... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Mark Anthony Neal: Unconventional TV Characters | [
"Commentator Mark Anthony Neal says the recent controversy surrounding Sponge Bob Square Pants and <EM>Postcards from Buster </EM> is nothing new -- one only has to remember the introduction of <EM>Sesame Street</EM> and some of its characters 30 years ago."
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No Country Wins Big at Oscars | [
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Reporting Rescues, Race and Class in Katrina's Aftermath | [
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Nigerians Vote After Delay | [
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As Deadline Nears, Snowden Seeks To Extend His Stay In Russia | [
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Snapshots Of Summer In Russia | [
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President Trump Defends His Decision To Pull U.S. Forces From Syria | [
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<I>Home and Away</I> by Scott Simon | [
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"Sheilah Kast reads from <EM>Weekend Edition Sunday</EM> listener mail."
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New Yorkers Gather At Ground Zero | [
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'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain' | [
"Jonathan Bethony admits the breads he'll be churning out at Seylou Bakery & Mill, which just opened this month in Washington, D.C., might not appeal to everyone. The dark crusts of his pain au levain have a charred appearance and complex flavors to match their hue. Inside the loaves, a toothsome chewiness gives wa... | [
"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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Outbreak In Saudi Arabia Echoes SARS Epidemic 10 Years Ago | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Challenges for the U.S. Military in Ramadi | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Batmobile Creator George Barris Dies At 89 | [
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