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Official Decries Kenyan Election Violence | [
"In the run-up to national elections next Friday in Kenya, the U.S. ambassador there denounces election violence. At least six people have died in clashes between supporters of rival political groups. Many Western countries have called for free and fair elections. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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Norwalk Virus Not Confined to Cruise Ships | [
"The Norwalk virus -- now famous for making cruise passengers ill -- is affecting people across the country. Boston reports 17 new cases, triple the number in years past. It's not fatal, but it often leads to 48 hours of the worst flu-like symptoms one can experience. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Dr. Anita Barry... | [
"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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FedEx Expects Surge In Holiday Shipping, Hiring | [
"The Memphis-based shipping giant has boosted its domestic shipping forecast for the holiday season and says it will hire more seasonal employees than it did last year to help handle the shipments."
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"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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Youth Radio: Liquor Stores and Vandals | [
"Vandals deface two liquor stores in Anyi Howell's neighborhood, and he's upset. The Youth Radio contributor talks about how the community is handling an increased number of liquor stores, and how the local media is reporting the vandalism."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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A Chat with Jazz Piano Legend Chick Corea | [
"NPR's Tony Cox talks to jazz piano legend Chick Corea. (Re-broadcast from April 2004)."
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"Not long after he distinguished himself as a jazz pianist, the late great Billy Taylor became a broadcaster, educator and general ambassador for the art form he loved. After he died in late 2010, the Kennedy Center — where Taylor served as artistic advisor for jazz — gathered many of the musicians who had been tou... | npr | {
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Is Gender Testing Fair? | [
"I've heard of testing athletes for drugs... Happens all the time. But I had no idea there was such a long history of testing athletes for gender. Early tests were visual... Women stood nude in front of a panel, which would decide if they were really women. Today, Olympic organizers in Beijing plan a much more high... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Judge Rules Against Sterling, Allows LA Clippers Sale To Proceed | [
"A probate judge has ruled that Donald Sterling cannot block the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers. Shelly Sterling, his estranged wife, had arranged in May to sell the NBA franchise to former Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer for a record $2 billion. Donald Sterling sued to block the deal. Shelly Sterling wanted hi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Israel Expands Attacks On Hamas In Gaza. -- Powerful Typhoon Whips Japan's Okinawa Islands. -- The One American On The Field At Today's World Cup Semifinal. And here are more early headlines: Afghan Presidential Contender Abdullah Claims Victory, Despite Loss. (France24... | npr | {
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As November Approaches, Courts Deal Series Of Blows To Voter ID Laws | [
"All summer long, the clock has been ticking on voting rights cases. Judges don't like to change voting rules too near an election, and November is creeping ever closer. And the past two weeks, in particular, have been eventful: Five courts in five states ruled against voter ID and proof-of-citizenship laws. There'... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Who Wins And Loses From Tariff Placed On Solar Imports | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brian Eckhouse, who covers the solar industry for <em>Bloomberg,</em> about who wins and who loses from the 30 percent tariff President Trump has imposed on solar imports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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Sikh Shooting Puts Focus On Hate Groups At Home | [
"The slaying of six people at a Sikh temple by a gunman with ties to white supremacists has raised questions about the scope of domestic terrorism — and what law enforcement is doing to stop it. Federal law enforcement agencies cracked down hard on homegrown extremists after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which ki... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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This Heatless Habanero Packs All Of The Flavor With None Of The Burn | [
"For Dan Barber, the celebrated chef of the New York City restaurant Blue Hill, each course of a meal is an opportunity to tell a story. One of these stories is about a pepper — an aromatic, orange habanero without any heat. Diners are served their heatless habaneros lightly flavored with salt and pepper. They take... | [
"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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First Of The Winter Storms | [
"Mark Moran reports from Des Moines, Iowa that a severe winter storm is dumping snow and bringing high winds to the upper Midwest and Great Lakes states. Several people have been killed. Power outages, roads and schools are closed."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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As Grapefruit Withers Away, Americans Lose Touch With The Superfood | [
"Wither the grapefruit? Back in its heyday, the average American ate almost 25 pounds of it a year; now, that number is closer to 5. So, why aren't we eating grapefruit anymore? We look for answers."
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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U.S. Targets 'Terrorist Training Camp' in Iraq | [
"U.S. forces launch an air and ground attack on what military officials call a \"terrorist training camp\" about 100 miles from Baghdad. A U.S. Army helicopter is shot down over western Iraq. North of Baghdad, U.S. troops continue their search for Iraqis still loyal to Saddam Hussein. NPR's Ivan Watson reports."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Barry Hannah: A Southern Literary Force Dies At 67 | [
"Award-winning author Barry Hannah died of a heart attack in his home on March 1, leaving behind an impressive body of work that includes nine novels and four collections of short stories. Hannah's favorite setting was the American South. Born in Mississippi, the author imbued his novels with a fresh, Southern flar... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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California Bar Rejects Stephen Glass, Ex-Writer Who Fabricated Stories | [
"Handing down a harsh opinion, the California Supreme Court said that Stephen Glass, the former journalist who fabricated many stories, had failed to prove that he was of good moral character, so it was denying him a law license. Despite his attempts to rehabilitate his image, the court said, it remained unconvince... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Caring For Canines In Seguin, Texas | [
"Mama Bella is sudsy, and we're soaked. I'm holding the leash while Carol Hirschi scrubs the black dog's tummy. \"When people bring me a dog, I'm sure they don't picture me washing her crotch,\" she laughs. Hirschi rescues dogs. Her Moshiem Mansion Bed & Breakfast houses a changing cast of 10 to 15 dogs that have e... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Music Bach Originally Composed | [
"Music Bach originally composed for 2 violins and orchestra, which he eventually turned over to two harpsichords and orchestra. We'll hear the Finale of the Concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor performed by keyboard players Bob Van Asperen and Gustav Leonhardt with the ensemble Melante Amsterdam. (Virgin Veritas ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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NPR Launches The Indicator From Planet Money | [
"ATTENTION Planet Money Lovers: There's a Spin-Off New Podcast Unpacks Business and Economics News in Brief December 4, 2017; Washington DC – It's a spin-off! NPR is thrilled to announce the launch of The Indicator from Planet Money, a new podcast that brings insight and context to the worlds of business and econom... | [
"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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New Republic: You Already Pay For Birth Control | [
"Jonathan Cohn is a senior editor at The New Republic. More than two weeks have passed since the Obama Administration announced that it would require every health insurance plan to cover the cost of birth control, but the controversy doesn't seem to be going away. Leaders of the Catholic Church and the conservative... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Advocates For Deaf And Blind Laud Netflix's New Playback Features | [
"NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Everette Bacon, a board member with the National Federation of the Blind, about Netflix's new playback features, which he says will improve accessibility."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Obama To Add Va., N.C. To Health Care Tour | [
"President Obama travels to Virginia and North Carolina this week pushing his plans to overhaul health care. Though the president has conceded he will not have legislation by the time the Congress leaves for vacation, he says he's determined to have legislation on his desk by the end of this year."
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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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Congress Is Sending Relief But Many Cities And States Didn't Get What They Wanted | [
"While it took time for congress and President Trump to agree on the $900 billion pandemic relief bill, one thing has been certain for a while. Many states and cities did not get the money they requested. Tracy Gordon, a senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, explains that while states will get fun... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Multivitamins: The Case For Taking One A Day | [
"In an ideal world, we'd all be eating copious amounts of nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables — and getting all the essential vitamins and nutrients our bodies need for optimal health. But, as a nation, we're far from that healthful eating ideal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preve... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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BP Gets 24 More Hours To Test Cap | [
"The National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command has given BP permission to continue testing a containment cap on the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, despite signs that some oil may be seeping through the ocean floor. \"I authorized BP to continue the integrity test for another 24 ho... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Health Care Memo Further Tarnishes Wal-Mart | [
"Retail giant Wal-Mart is facing criticism over an internal memo that proposes aggressive moves to trim employee benefit costs, such as discouraging unhealthy people from taking jobs at Wal-Mart. The company, whose stock price has dropped over the last year, is under pressure from investors to cut costs. Wal-Mart W... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Boeing Is So Big That Its 737 Max Production Halt Will Slow The Economy | [
"If there's one company that can slow U.S. growth to a crawl, it's Boeing. The aircraft and aerospace giant is so important to the economy — it's the No. 1 exporter — that its decision this week to suspend production of its troubled 737 Max airplane is expected to reverberate throughout the manufacturing sector. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Trump And Duterte Could Reset The Shaky U.S.-Philippine Alliance | [
"President Trump arrives in Manila Sunday night for this year's summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. It's the last leg of his grueling Asian trip, where he is expected to sit down for his first face-to-face meeting with the man sometimes called \"The Trump of the East\" — Philippine fireb... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Photographer Offers Window Into Obama's Life | [
"Callie Shell has spent much of the past 100 days working behind the scenes to capture what life is like at the White House. Shell, who works on contract for Time magazine, has been one of a very few photographers with personal access to the Obama family since Barack Obama announced his candidacy. Shell offers a un... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Florida, a Political Drama | [
"With its 27 electoral votes, Florida is the grand prize in this year's presidential election. NPR's Ari Shapiro examines Florida's political mood by comparing it to a literary drama. The story line is complete with revenge, tragedy, nepotism and suspicion. As Election Day nears, the stage seems set for a climactic... | [
"Stories: 1) Down to 'The Wire' for Crime Drama 2) 'Diving' into a Personal Story"
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Hey Did You Hear How We Handled That? Volume III: Polling | [
"We report about polls all the time. We dig into them in various ways. On Morning Edition and in the Ed blog today, Cory Turner highlighted the importance of examining not only the results, but how the questions were asked. The two surveys he dissected reached different conclusions about the level of support for Co... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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New York Stories 11-3-06 | [
"Guests Roz Chast and Bill Hader. Roz Chast is a long-time New Yorker cartoonist. Bill Hader is a castmember of Saturday Night Live."
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Students Kidnapped In Cameroon Are Freed, But Questions Remain | [
"Nearly 80 children who were kidnapped by armed assailants from a school in northwestern Cameroon have been released by their abductors and are being reunited with their parents. But it remains unclear who the kidnappers were and why the children were taken. The government has blamed the abductions on separatists,... | [
"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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50th Anniversary for 'Rock Around the Clock' | [
"Fifty years ago Monday, history was made when Bill Haley and the Comets recorded \"Rock Around the Clock\" — considered by some critics to be the first-ever \"rock 'n' roll\" song to become a hit. Haley died in 1981, but the remaining Comets still tour the world. One of those original band members, bassist Marsha... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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Those Against The COVID Vaccine Lost A Key Argument With The Pfizer Shot's Approval | [
"Now that the federal government has approved the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, will that be enough to sway those who have resisted getting the shot?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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'There Is No Austerity In Fashion,' Or In Paris | [
"France seems a peaceful island in the debt storm that rages in Europe. As NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports, there have been no cutbacks to speak of, and people, especially in the glittering city of Paris, continue to enjoy the good life."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Warning: Severe Weather, And Maybe More Tornadoes, Due This Week | [
"After several hundred tornado-related deaths in recent weeks across Alabama and other parts of the south and with historic flooding now happening along sections of the Mississippi River, this isn't the news anyone wants to hear: \"More Severe Weather Due After A Brief Lull.\" (USA Today) \"This week, there will b... | [
"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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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,' 'Hard Day's Night,' Arthur Allen | [
"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: 'Trans Bodies, Tr... | [
"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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Two Top Execs Out At Apple | [
"Apple announced Monday that two top executives at the company are leaving. John Browett, the head of Apple's store operations, is leaving after just six months on the job. Scott Forstall, who's been at the company since 1997 and is seen as one of OS X's original architects, will leave next year. In the interim, he... | [
"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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Colleges And Universities Reconsider Symbols Tied To Racism And Slavery | [
"Since massive student protests forced University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe to resign earlier this month, students on a number of campuses have staged protests of their own. One of their most consistent demands has been to identify and remove campus symbols tied to racism and slavery. At a handful of s... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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CDC Sees Trouble On Flu Front | [
"Some words of warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Beware the flu. This season might be a bad one, with a severe strain going around, and a less effective vaccine available. CDC Director Thomas Frieden told The New York Times, “flu is unpredictable, but what we’ve seen thus far is con... | [
"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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ICC Convicts Rebel For Recruiting Child Soldiers | [
"In its first verdict, the International Criminal Court convicted former Congolese rebel fighter Thomas Lubanga of recruiting and enlisting child soldiers. Children were forced to fight under his command, in a brutal civil war. Host Michel Martin talks with Shelly Whitman of the Child Soldiers Initiative about the ... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Young Chess Champ Talks About The Game | [
"Lynn Neary speaks with Awonder Liang and his father Yingming \"Will\" Liang. Awonder recently won the under-8 division at the Youth World Chess Championships, which were held this year in Brazil. Awonder says he used to play with his older brothers, but now he's too good for them and they hate to lose."
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Why Do Cities Keep Vying To Host The Olympics? | [
"On Thursday, it'll be three months till the Olympics begin. Usually, there'd be a panic by now that construction was way behind schedule, but, incredibly, only a couple of major projects remain incomplete in Rio. No, rather the question remains how much can go haywire during the games to distract us from our encha... | [
"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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Debt Ceiling Looms Over Congress | [
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Suicide Bomber in Afghanistan Kills U.S. Marine | [
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Challenges Await Those Rebuilding Iraq's Schools | [
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Cat Cora: Her Kitchen Rules | [
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God Wins In Nebraska Court | [
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'The Wiz Live!' Defied The Skeptics, Returns For A Second Round | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Air Conditioner Is Stolen Shortly After Ohio Church Installs It | [
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Lack Of Passport Checks Expose Air Security Flaw | [
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Nicole Miller's Runway to Success | [
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Walk-In Trauma Centers Give Vets a Welcome Home | [
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Original Sasha, Malia Dolls Spur eBay Bidding War | [
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When Guard, Reserves Troops Are Denied Old Jobs | [
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An Americana Hymnal For The Doomsday Cult Of 'Far Cry 5' | [
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Commentary: Latino Diversity and Politics | [
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Florida Proposes New Rules Regarding Alligators | [
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Legal Thinking Behind Gay Marriage Anullments | [
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Linguist and author NAOMI S | [
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Women & Family Caretaking | [
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W. Germany Social Revolution | [
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Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott | [
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Major Snowfall Wreaks Havoc On Nation's Airports | [
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Debt Talks A 'Roosevelt Moment' For Obama | [
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Boehner: House Will Reject Deal On Tax Cut, Benefits; Senate Should Stay On Job | [
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The Civil Wars On World Cafe | [
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Test Sites Chosen For Commercial Drone Testing | [
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Bush's Trip to Britain Complicated by Istanbul Attacks | [
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Childhood Home Of George Washington Excavated | [
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Jocks Who Fail, And The Fans Who Can't Love Them | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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New 'Magic Mouse,' Other Goodies From Apple | [
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'Parks And Recreation' Sets Off Into The Future | [
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Can We Eliminate The Human Element? | [
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Supreme Court Changes Face Of Marriage In Historic Ruling | [
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The American Chamber Players, Live at NPR | [
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Kmart Store Closings | [
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U.S. Bands Jam Sounds of Eastern Europe | [
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The Philadelphia Folk Festival On World Cafe | [
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Declining Drone Strikes Give Cover To Pakistan's Peace Talks | [
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Zuckerberg Tells Facebook Staff To Stop Crossing Out 'Black Lives Matter' | [
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"2:Cultural critic GREIL (pronounced \"Gre-ill\") MARCUS. He is the author of \"The Dustbin of History\" (Harvard University Press) about the history embedded in cultural moments. He'll talk with Terry about one of the essays in the book about the song, \"Too Soon to Tell,\" written by Deborah Chessler and recorded... | [
"Portrait of a countertenor: From a CD that we'll review later this hour, Andreas Scholl (ahn-DRAY-ahs SHOHL) sings \"But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?\" from Handel's \"Messiah.\" Philippe Herreweghe (fee-LEEP HEH-reh-VAY- geh) conducts the Collegium Vocale (koh-LAY-gee-oom voh-KAH-lay) Orchestra. (Harmonia... | npr | {
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A Look at Saddam's Troops | [
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Southwest States Offer Amnesty to Artifact Thieves | [
"In a bid to reclaim stolen Native American artifacts -- especially sacred items -- officials in Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico are trying a new tack. They're offering looters amnesty. So far the effort has produced limited success. Mark Brodie of member station KJZZ reports."
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Melania Trump Lawsuit Argues 'Once In A Lifetime' Chance To Make Millions Is Lost | [
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The Black Keys 'Turn Blue': The All Songs Interview | [
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This Ebola Outbreak 'Has Broken All The Rules' | [
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Now, Video Resurrects the Radio Star | [
"The video-sharing Web site YouTube.com has changed the way some people see the Internet. But it's also changing how people hear vintage artists, from the late Wilson Pickett to the up-and-coming Arctic Monkeys. The site, introduced in December, allows users to share video material on almost any topic. The growing ... | [
"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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'Today' Drops Megyn Kelly | [
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U.K. Military Gun Salutes Honor Prince Philip A Day After His Death | [
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