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NASA To Get Hefty Boost In Proposed 2011 Budget | [
"The White House has been pondering what to do with NASA ever since an expert panel delivered a report full of options last fall. The NASA budget for fiscal year 2011 would give the $18.7 billion space agency a substantial financial boost — an additional $6 billion over five years — while dramatically changing the ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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New Documentary Follows San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Performances In U.S. South | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Scholar: U.S. Drone Use Has Contributed To Yemen's Instability | [
"The spectre of civil war and chaos hangs over Yemen's capitol. Robert Siegel talks with Brookings Institute scholar Ibrahim Sharqieh about the dynamics in this poor and troubled nation."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Syrian Opposition Leader To Meet With White House Official | [
"Key Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Jarba is expected at the White House on Tuesday to meet with National Security Advisor Susan Rice. The Syrian civil war has been raging for more than three years."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Obama Stops In Wis. On Slow Road To Denver | [
"A day after officially introducing Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate, Sen. Barack Obama campaigned in the battleground state of Wisconsin. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Jacki Lyden about the candidate, who spent part of Sunday at an Eau Claire, Wis., barbecue."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- His Immigration Views Were Shaped by Time Abroad, Sen. Tim Kaine Says. -- Trump Still Won't Say He Believes Obama Born In U.S. Despite Campaign Claim He Does. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Talk Trade With TPP Supporters, Including Kasich. (CNN) Vigil For ... | npr | {
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Rendition Suit A Test Of Obama Transparency | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Speaking For A Wounded Community | [
"Patricia Llodra, the first selectman of Newtown, Conn., spoke at a news conference about how her community is coping with the mass shooting at an elementary school on Friday."
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Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter | [
"Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and pianist Lambert Orkis perform a suite from the ballet \"Pulcinella\" by Igor Stravinsky. Recorded in concert two weeks ago at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. (NPR)"
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"Pianists Pierre-Alain Volondat and Patrick De Hooge play the \"Souvenirs de Bayreuth,\" by Andre Messager and Gabriel Faure."
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'Trenton Makes, the World Takes': History of a Slogan | [
"New Jersey has picked a slogan to attract tourists: \"Come See for Yourself.\" But Robert Siegel is more impressed with the slogan for the city of Trenton: \"Trenton Makes, the World Takes,\" which dangles from a railroad bridge over the Delaware River. Siegel talks to with 92-year-old Dartha Heath, the daughter o... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Cold War 2, The City That Never Sleeps or Throws Things Away, A Cereal Liar."
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Pfizer Ends Development of Cholesterol Drug | [
"Pfizer has announced it is ending development of a much-anticipated cholesterol-reducing drug for heart patients. The company says an independent board has found increased deaths and heart problems among patients in a late-stage trial of torcetrapib."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Unemployment Rate Unchanged In February | [
"The Labor Department released its closely watched report on the monthly jobs picture Friday morning. It showed another 36,000 jobs disappeared last month but the overall unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent — the same as January's rate."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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AFL-CIO Tries to Adapt to Smaller Size | [
"At its national gathering in Chicago, the AFL-CIO tries to adjust to the desertion of two of its largest members: the Teamsters and the Service Employees International Union. Robert Siegel talks with Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer for the AFL-CIO."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Lake Charles Is a Scene of Floods and Destruction | [
"Lake Charles, La., is taking stock of the damage wrought by Hurricane Rita. The eye of the storm passed over the town of 75,000, smashing lakefront casinos and ruining entire blocks. But while widespread flooding damaged homes and businesses, there has been one bright spot: No deaths have been reported."
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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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Site Of Mass Shooting In San Bernardino Slated To Reopen | [
"The office complex in San Bernardino, Calif., where a mass shooting took place last month reopens Monday. Workers will be returning to administrative buildings, but the conference center where 14 people were killed and more than 20 others were injured remains closed indefinitely. In the courtyard between Buildings... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Mashrou' Leila Performance Canceled At Lebanon Music Festival | [
"After objections by Christian leaders in Lebanon, organizers of a festival there canceled an upcoming appearance by Mashrou' Leila, a popular band with an openly gay lead singer."
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'How To Survive The Bulls' Co-Author Gets Gored | [
"On Wednesday, Bill Hillmann, one of the authors of <em>Fiesta: How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona</em>, was reportedly gored in the leg. His injuries were not life threatening."
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Work It! NPR Staff Give And Take Advice For Women On The Job | [
"As part of NPR's series The Changing Lives Of Women, our fearless female journalists are answering tough questions about their careers and offering insight into what it means to \"have it all.\" Nina Totenberg, Audie Cornish and others responded in online essays and some took their best mantras to social media as ... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Why Lab Rats Don't Observe Daylight Saving Time | [
"Twice a year, most Americans do a truly bizarre thing. In coordinated fashion, we change our clocks an hour ahead or behind and proceed as if the new time tells us what we should be doing: when to eat, when to sleep, when to wake and when to work. Earth, of course, spins and rotates on its merry course, unperturbe... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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From A Cd That Critic Ted | [
"From a CD that critic Ted Libbey will discuss later in this hour, Esa-Pekka Salonen (ESS-ah-PEK-kah SAH-loh-nen) and the Stockholm Chamber Orchestra perform the first movement of Haydn''s Symphony No. 78. (Sony Classical SK45972)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Politics with Juan Williams: Schiavo, Torture Probe | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR's Juan Williams about the political gamesmanship playing out in the background of the Terri Schiavo case. They also discuss the Justice Department's reaction to new questions about how to define torture in the so-called \"war on terror.\""
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"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Ecstatic Music: Dan Deacon, NOW Ensemble And Calder Quartet | [
"PROGRAM Mark Dancigers: Cloudburst Daniel Wohl: Glitch Dan Deacon: An Opal Toad with Obsidian Eyes The Ecstatic Music Festival, held at New York's Merkin Concert Hall, is all about exciting — and inspiring — juxtapositions, and this show's conglomerations were no exception. After our SXSW showcase last week that... | [
"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Templeton Winner Stresses Balance of Spirituality | [
"Law professor Charles Taylor's 45 years of analyzing societal problems related to violence and bigotry have led to his winning the 2007 Templeton Prize, worth more than $1.5 million. Among Taylor's conclusions is the idea that society's problems can't be solved as long as natural history and religion are divorced.... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Big Bucks At Stake In SCOTUS Sales Tax Case | [
"The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case with huge potential impact on businesses — and anyone who shops online — across the country. South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. essentially pits the 45 states that impose a sales tax against the handful that don’t. There are billions... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Learning More About Climate Change | [
"Over at the NYT's Green Blog there is an excellent post pointing to resources for learning more about the basic science behind Climate Science. Lots of good sources to bookmark in there. Through all the political debate it's important to remember how beautiful the science (physics, chemistry, etc) going on in cli... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Brazil's President Hasn't Congratulated Biden On His Election Victory | [
"Several prominent world leaders have remained silent, even after the U.S. presidential election was called for Joe Biden. They included Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right populist."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Last Big Night Of the Primaries, In 5 Headlines. -- Clinton Touts Historic Night As Sanders Vows To Fight On. And here are more early headlines: Ex-CIA Agent Faces Prison In Italy Over U.S. Kidnappings. (AP) Papua New Guinea Police Shoot At Student Protesters, Death... | npr | {
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Trickster Puts Personal Data Online | [
"The men who responded to an Internet sex ad did not quite realize what they were getting into. The lonely woman who posted the ad wasn't a lonely woman at all. It was a graphic designer, who is now posting all the replies he received. The men's e-mail addresses and photos have been put online. Privacy experts say ... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Brazil Fights War against Gangs | [
"In Brazil, residents are engrossed by a war of their own. They call it \"The War of Rio de Janeiro\" in which organized gangs appear bent on destroying tourism. Many believe it's payback for a police crackdown on drug gangs. NPR's Martin Kaste reports."
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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New MacArthur Genius Made Old Sound Recordings Safe | [
"The earliest recordings of sound are physically deteriorating, but thanks to physicist Carl Haber they no longer need to be handled to be heard. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientist is one of 24 winners of the 2013 MacArthur Fellowship. He talks to Melissa Block about his work."
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Bill To Halt U.S. Arms Supplies To Syrian Allies | [
"Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii introduced the \"Stop Arming Terrorists Act\" this week. She talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the bill and how it relates to US involvement in Syria."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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'Two Wings: The Music Of Black America In Migration' Celebrates Journey Millions Took | [
"At the turn of the 20th Century, millions of African Americans moved from the rural South to the country's Northern cities in search of a new beginning. That time of discovery, awakening and Renaissance came to be known as The Great Migration. Now, nearly a century later, singer Alicia Hall Moran and pianist Jason... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Former House Speaker Tom Foley Dies At 84 | [
"Former House Speaker Tom Foley has died. The Washington Democrat spent 30 years in the House until he lost his seat in the 1995 Republican revolution. He went on to serve as ambassador to Japan under Clinton. Foley was 84 years old and died of complications from a stroke."
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"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Alt.Latino Extra: Liniker Barros, A Woman Who Resists By Existing | [
"For Brazilian vocalist Liniker Barros, it's almost impossible to avoid politics. As a trans black woman fronting one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands, Liniker E Os Caramelows, she says her mere presence is a statement. Barros is from Araraquara, a city in the southern state of São Paulo that's known for its ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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Let 'Sylvie's Love' Wrap You In All Its Goodness | [
"There are films that invite the viewer in by emanating an energy so lush and warm that you long to continue living in that world even after the runtime has ended. I get this feeling whenever I watch one of Douglas Sirk's 1950s melodramas that, despite holding up a mirror to serious themes like racism, classism and... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Welcome To The New NPR.org! | [
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Meets With Business Leaders | [
"President Trump packed his schedule on his first Monday at the White House, signing executive orders and meeting with business leaders and lawmakers. It followed a weekend of arguing about his inaugural crowd size."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Scientists Taught Rats How To Drive Tiny Cars | [
"Researchers at the University of Richmond taught rats steering maneuvers, and then gave them Froot Loops as a reward. It worked. The rats are brilliant drivers."
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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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Will Biodegradable Plastic Bags Melt in Trees? | [
"San Francisco recently approved a ban on non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags. While retail stores adjust to the change, it's unclear how it will affect people whose job it is to snag plastic bags caught in trees and other high places. Melissa Block talks with Bill McClelland, president of Bag Snaggers, Inc. ... | [
"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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Mars Aims to Buy Wrigley for Nearly $23 Billion | [
"The chocolate candy company Mars plans to buy the gum company Wrigley for nearly $23 billion. The deal will bring many of the most famous names in candy under one corporate roof, and it'll end Wrigley's 117-year history as an independent family-owned company."
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"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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The Evolution Of The 'Esquire' Man, In 10 Revealing Covers | [
"This summer, All Things Considered has been exploring what it means to be a man in America today — from a second look at popular notions of masculinity and men's style, to attitudes toward women — and how all those ideas have shifted over time. There are few people more acquainted with those shifts than David Gran... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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Cincinnati's Airport: Best In The U.S.? | [
"In the grand days of railroad travel, passengers arrived in monumental terminals. There was grandeur, style and comfort — qualities that today's equivalent for long-distance travel, the airport, mostly lack. Especially in the United States. In a survey of international travelers by the British firm Skytrax, not a ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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The Men Behind AMC's Hit 'Mad Men' | [
"Last year, AMC's Mad Men made TV history by becoming the first basic cable show to win an Emmy for outstanding drama series. This year, the critically adored show proved that its win was anything but a fluke, when it picked up the same award for the second year in a row. Mad Men is set in the early 1960s at the f... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields? | [
"Each autumn, farmer Amandeep Singh has just a few days to prepare his fields for the next crop. He must clear stubble left over from the rice harvest, before planting wheat, which grows over winter. Amandeep, 42, is from a long line of farmers in India's breadbasket, in the northern state of Punjab. Like his fathe... | [
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It Was A Gold Day For The USA In Rio Summer Olympics | [
"Swimming sensation Michael Phelps added to his gold medal tally and, for the first time, an African-American female swimmer won gold. And, the U.S. women continued their dominance in gymnastics."
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Who Bombed the UN Mission in Baghdad? | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Phebe Marr, former senior fellow at the National Defense University and author of the book <EM>The Modern History of Iraq</EM>, about which groups are likely responsible for the terrorist attacks in Iraq."
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"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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L.L. Bean Scraps Legendary Lifetime Return Policy | [
"L.L. Bean's outdoor gear — including its signature Bean Boots prized by campers and hipsters alike — is no longer guaranteed for life. In a letter to customers Friday morning, the company said it has updated its return policy to give customers one year to return purchases, with a receipt. The previous lifetime gua... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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'Post': Lobbyist Paid for DeLay's Travel | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Client 9' Filmmaker Focuses On Spitzer's Foes 2) Taylor Swift: Country-Pop With Joyous Ambition"
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Prokofiev and the Piano | [
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Social Distancing Is Personal For WH Virus Honcho Dr. Deborah Birx | [
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"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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Autoworkers Union Elects New Leader | [
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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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Double Take 'Toons: July 2012: Heaven And Hell | [
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Study: Bike Deaths Up 16 Percent In Just Two Years | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Flight From Paris To Cairo Disappears From Radar Over Mediterranean. -- Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Says Chinese Jets Dangerously Intercepted U.S. Military Jet. (CNN) House Panel... | npr | {
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Principal Underestimates Cost To Build New School | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Into the Rapids: Covering the Olympics | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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In St. Louis, War Refugees Mull Whether to Vote | [
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Teamsters, Service Workers Depart AFL-CIO | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Matt Walsh On 'Veep,' Press Secretaries And Chicago Sports | [
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Author Explores A Dark History Through A Magical Story In 'Rise Of The Jumbies' | [
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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U.S. Seeks Compromise in UN | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Tea Party And 'Occupy': Can't They All Get Along? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Open Wide And Say Yee-Haw! Dentist Goes West In Song | [
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Best of the Blog, 2007 | [
"From a Sigur Ros interview gone wrong to the daily video Rundown gone stupendous, a look at the year's best stuff on the Bryant Park Project blog. On the blog: Links to our favorites. ALISON STEWART, host: Thank you for checking out THE BRYANT PARK PROJECT from NPR News. We are always available on satellite FM, ... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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In 'Stony The Road,' Henry Louis Gates Jr. Looks At The Period After Reconstruction | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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The Latest On A Deadly Cyclone That Ripped Through Southern Africa | [
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Rescued D.C. Eagle Is Likely Celeb Birdie Grounded By Storm | [
"The grounded bald eagle found in Washington D.C.'s southeast neighborhood over the weekend has been dried off, given a guardedly good prognosis and sent to Delaware for rehab. \"It's probably one of the adults out of the nest near the Police Academy,\" said Wildlife Biologist Dan Rauch with the Department of Energ... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Brazil Narrowly Dodges A World Cup Knockout | [
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Hands On With The New iPad Mini: Lighter, Costlier Than Rivals | [
"Apple has unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its popular iPad tablet. NPR's Laura Sydell attended the event Tuesday in San Jose, Calif., and got a hands-on look at the new iPad mini. Below are her first impressions. When I picked up the iPad mini I almost tossed it over my shoulder because I'd been using a lot... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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'Never Trump' Campaign Launches Last-Ditch Effort To Stop Nomination | [
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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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Astrophysicist Awarded $3 Million Prize | [
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World Cafe Sense Of Place — Stockholm: The Tallest Man On Earth | [
"Today we have a lengthy conversation with The Tallest Man on Earth, the stage name for Swedish artist Kristian Matsson, as our Sense of Place visit to Stockholm continues. Matsson started making folk-inspired music on his own in 2006, recording by himself and giving charismatic one-man performances. He added instr... | [
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Live Episode! Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Jeni Britton Bauer | [
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"Stories: 1) Making 'Magic' (And Trouble) with Sarah Silverman 2) Tom Parker Bowles, Dining Out on Adventure"
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The Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy, Five Years Later | [
"Five years ago this week, the historic Wall Street institution Lehman Brothers collapsed. With home prices falling and mortgage-backed securities in jeopardy, it was the worst panic on Wall Street since the Great Depression. The Dow has now returned to pre-crisis levels, but have we learned anything since the Lehm... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Can You ID Germany's 'Forest Boy'? | [
"7 a.m. June 15. IMPORTANT UPDATE: 'Forest Boy' Is A Hoax, Police Say. Our original post: Take a look at the face. If you've got any clue as to who this young man is, police in Berlin want to know. All Things Considered today catches up on the story of Germany's \"forest boy,\" the young man of about 17 who showed... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Zbigniew Brzezinski On Trump's Foreign Policy | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Week Of January 15, 2015 | [
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1776 Still Resonates In America's Birthplace, Philadelphia | [
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What The Trump Empire Tells Us About Its Leader | [
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'Jupiter's Legacy' Decodes The Superhero Genre Without Subverting It | [
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"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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Remembering The Texans Who Made Attack Ads Nastier | [
"Texas Republican Harold Simmons, who died last weekend, was known for throwing millions of dollars into fiercely aggressive attack ads against Democrats. His death, along with that of Texas conservative Bob Perry earlier this year, signals the fading of the first wave of mega-donors in modern American politics."
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Mubarak's Fall Spurs Calls To Rethink U.S. Policy | [
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Crackdown At Occupy Oakland | [
"Police are getting tougher on 'Occupy' demonstrations across the country, working to break up encampments. Police made dozens of arrests on Monday morning in Oakland, Calif. Host Michel Martin learns more from reporters who are covering the Occupy Oakland movement: Martin Kaste of NPR and Bob Butler of KCBS Radio.... | [
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Inside The World's Largest Food Company You've Probably Never Heard Of | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Republican Convention to Emphasize Moderate Tone | [
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Proposed Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline In Kentucky Raises Concerns | [
"A year after one company put plans to build a new natural gas liquids pipeline across Kentucky on hold, another energy infrastructure company is pursuing a project with an existing pipeline. Kinder Morgan is exploring the possibility of converting part of a 14,000 mile natural gas pipeline to carry the volatile by... | [
"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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David Holmes And Fiona Hill Testify On Capitol Hill | [
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Heat Check: Favorite Discoveries Of 2019 | [
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Tiger Woods Is 1 Victory From Tying Jack Nicklaus' Masters Record | [
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Gypsy Moth Population Declines After Years Of Defoliation | [
"In recent years, an invasive insect called the gypsy moth has killed countless trees in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest. From 2016 through 2018, it’s estimated gypsy moths defoliated more than 2 million acres of trees in southern New England alone. And that means foresters now have to clean up the wre... | [
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Liberals, Conservatives Balk At Tax Cut Deal | [
"As President Obama suggested, lots of people will find things to hate in the deal he reached with Republicans on extending the Bush-era tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are furious about tax cuts for millionaires and what they call the estate tax giveaway. Fiscal hawks are worried about blowing a $700 billion hole in t... | [
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Garry Wills: "What Paul Meant" | [
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From Colorado To California, The Gun Control Debate Has Become Personal | [
"With two deadly mass shootings in California and Colorado in the past week, this country is again in a fierce debate over gun control. After the massacre in San Bernardino, President Obama encouraged states to take the lead on preventing gun violence. Both California and Colorado have responded to mass shootings r... | [
"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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Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC After Palin Comment | [
"There’s more drama from the cable network MSNBC. British journalist and political commentator Martin Bashir has resigned after coming under fire for controversial comments he made about politician Sarah Palin. The daytime host suggested that Palin experience slave-like conditions after she suggested that Ame... | [
"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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Katrina Overwhelms Mental Health System | [
"The mental health system in Louisiana was never in great shape. But after Hurricane Katrina, demands for mental health services throughout the state have increased sharply and people in crisis are not getting care."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Roundtable: Ford Layoffs, Positive Scrushy Payoffs | [
"Topics include the Ford Motor Company's plan to cut thousands of jobs and allegations that former HealthSouth chief executive Richard Scrushy paid for sympathetic newspaper stories during his fraud trial. Guests: George Curry, editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service; Laura Was... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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The U.S. Role In Egypt's Battle For Democracy | [
"Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi authorized the military to secure the country ahead of a controversial referendum on a draft constitution — a move that some compared to martial law. The opposition is split over what to do — vote down the constitution or boycott the vote altogether."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Vilma Espin, Wife of Raul Castro, Dies at 77 | [
"Vilma Espin, the wife of Cuba's acting leader Raul Castro and for years one of the most important women in Cuba, died Monday in Havana. She was 77. Espin fought alongside Fidel Castro during the Cuban revolution and married his brother Raul shortly after the revolution."
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Mr. Hollywood Rules over the Walk of Fame | [
"At the age of 82, Johnny Grant's enthusiasm for Hollywood and the Walk of Fame is undiminished. He loves the unveiling ceremony and its bronze stars on Hollywood Boulevard. And Grant loves that the Walk of Fame sells Hollywood -- and its entertainers. Grant has been Hollywood's biggest booster for more than five d... | [
"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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At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church | [
"Lent is meant to be a time of reflection for Christians around the world. But once again this year, it comes at a time of deep disquiet within the faith. Sexual abuse and misconduct scandals have continued to rock the Catholic Church, leading many to question their religious institutions, or even their faith itsel... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Walter Becker Was A Master Of Musical Understatement | [
"Don't look for Walter Becker on those endless (ridiculous) listicles ranking the \"Guitar Gods of the 1970s.\" He's rarely mentioned in the same breath as major dudes like Eric Clapton, or Jimmy Page, or Duane Allman, or Carlos Santana, or Billy Gibbons, or Frank Zappa. Becker, who died Sunday at the age of 67, st... | [
"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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Relocated Puerto Rican Voters Will Play A Big Role In Fla. Senate Race | [
"Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and outgoing GOP Gov. Rick Scott are lining up endorsements from Puerto Rican leaders, making trips to the island and attacking responses to Hurricane Maria."
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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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'Catfishing On CatNet:' On The Internet, No One Knows You're A Cat. Or An AI. | [
"Steph is used to starting over. She and her mother have been on the run from her father for as long as she can remember, moving from town to town and school to school, always leaving when it seems like there's a chance he could find them. The only thing that remains consistent in her life is the close connection s... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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