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Fundraising Site For Teachers Illuminates Classroom Disparities | [
"What happens when a teacher wants to assign an extra book for class, but the school can't afford a copy for every student? For Dana Vanderford, an English teacher at L.W. Higgins High School in New Orleans, the book was Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation. Buying enough copies for her class would have cost more than... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Peace Day Film Brings Jude Law To Afghanistan | [
"The United Nations has named Sept. 21 the International Day of Peace, a day when everyone involved in conflicts worldwide is asked to lay down their weapons for a day. But as Jeremy Gilley, a British filmmaker and staunch supporter of the event has learned, getting people to observe a cease-fire even for one day... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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In First Press Conference Since Leg Injury, Louisville's Kevin Ware Says He'll Be OK | [
"In his first press conference since his horrific leg injury, Kevin Ware focused on his team. \"I'll be OK,\" the 20-year-old University of Louisville basketball player said. Ware said that he's a quiet guy and that he's thankful for all the support he's received. But his focus always returned to the NCCA basketbal... | [
"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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Are We In A Cupcake Bubble? | [
"I think we're in the middle of a cupcake bubble of historic proportions. I think in a few years, nobody will understand why we didn't see it. \"Did they really think cupcakes were different than cake?\" the world will ask after the cupcake market implodes. \"Why did they wait in those ridiculous lines just to buy ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Southern Baptist Women Protest Church Leader's Comments | [
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Chat Room: Bloggers on Villaraigosa, Richardson | [
"New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's low-key bid for the White House is raising questions about his chances of winning the Democratic primary. Also, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's rising stardom has slowed over news of his affair with a television reporter. Three columnists and bloggers offer their take on ... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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South Korea Says About 20% Of Its Population Is At Risk For Internet Addiction | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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How Can Math Help You Imagine The Impossible? | [
"Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode Solve For X About Randall Munroe's TED Talk Writer Randall Munroe doesn't love math, but has made a career out of solving equations. By answering outlandish hypotheticals, he uses numbers as a playground for the imagination. About Randall Munroe Comic book author Randall Munroe... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Russian Doll: Let Us Loop You In | [
"Today we're diving into the complicated and tangled world of Netflix's Russian Doll, a series anchored by a dynamic performance from Natasha Lyonne. She co-created the series with Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler. Show Notes: Jason Zinoman's Russian Doll theory What's making Stephen happy: The Austin 100 launches ... | [
"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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Paulson: Balance Is Key in Plan to Fix Credit Crisis | [
"U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spoke Thursday before the National Press Club, calling for stricter oversight of mortgage brokers — saying a strong dollar is in the national interest. The U.S. dollar hit a 12-year low Thursday in relation to the yen. Paulson talks with Melissa Block about his recommendation... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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91.5 KRCC's Air Check | [
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"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Week In Politics: Republican Presidential Field; This Week's Elections | [
"Guy Raz speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne, of the <em>Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks, of the <em>New York Times</em>."
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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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Russia: N. Korea May Pose Larger Threat than Iraq | [
"Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov says North Korea is a potentially greater threat than Iraq. Meanwhile, a Japanese newspaper reports that the government has plans to mobilize its military in the face of a possible missile launch by Pyongyang. NPR's Jacki Lyden talks to NPR's Rob Gifford."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Is Less Convinced About Russian Hacking Than His Intelligence Chiefs Are. -- Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals? -- Sinai Attack: Bombs And Militants Kill Or Injure 26 Soldiers, Egypt Says. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Bomber... | npr | {
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Ray LaMontagne Finds The Bright Side On 'Supernova' | [
"The title song on Ray LaMontagne's new album, Supernova, features sunny, just-this-side-of-psychedelic production and instrumentation. It's a bright plea to a woman to join the singer on some new romantic adventures. For a guy who made his reputation as a morosely troubled, soulful crooner, it's a welcome departur... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Pete Seeger, Folk Music Icon And Activist, Dies At 94 | [
"Pete Seeger, \"a tireless campaigner for his own vision of a utopia marked by peace and togetherness,\" died Monday at the age of 94. As former NPR broadcaster Paul Brown adds in an appreciation he prepared for Morning Edition, Seeger's tools \"were his songs, his voice, his enthusiasm and his musical instruments.... | [
"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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Ranky Tanky's Self-Titled Debut Makes Traditional Gullah Songs New | [
"The Gullah people of coastal Georgia and South Carolina trace their language and culture back to their West and Central African ancestors. Among the Gullah's unique contributions to African-American culture is a deeply distilled repertoire of spirituals and work songs. On the self-titled debut by the quintet Ranky... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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A Tale Of Two Sergeys: Boston Symphony Orchestra At Carnegie Hall | [
"Andris Nelsons, the Latvian conductor now in his second season as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has a taste for Russian music. The orchestra's opening concert, earlier this month, was an all-Russian program that included pianist Evgeny Kissin. Nelsons has peppered the remainder of the season wit... | [
"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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Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder | [
"Updated 3:50 a.m. ET Thursday The white Atlanta police officer who shot a 27-year-old black man in the back last week in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant will face a charge of felony murder and 10 other charges, a Georgia county prosecutor announced Wednesday. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard 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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A Bellwether Refresher: The States Most Likely To Mirror National Election Outcome | [
"A bellwether is usually a state or county that signals how the whole country will go. But some look to baseball to predict the next president."
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Kosovo's Ethnic Divide | [
"NPR's Andy Bowers on the tricky business of using translators between the ethnic divide in Kosovo."
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Brazil Beats Germany for World Cup Title | [
"Brazil beats Germany 2-0 to win soccer's 2002 World Cup final. Guest host Brian Naylor talks with NPR's Nick Spicer in Berlin and NPR's Martin Kaste in Rio de Janeiro."
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Don't Miss: A Year to Live, a Year to Die | [
"When Stewart Selman was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, he said it was like a gift... a whole year to say goodbye and to leave this earth the way he'd like to. A neurologist even told him that some families use this time to pull together and achieve a kind of transcendence. That's not what happened. Tonight,... | [
"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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Europe's Crisis May Put Politicians Out Of Work | [
"Host Scott Simon talks with CEO and <em>Foreign Policy</em> Editor-at-Large David Rothkopf about Europe's financial crisis and how the new leaders who started the austerity plans are now in danger of being booted."
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"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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Rocky Terrain Slows Construction in Afghanistan | [
"Six years after the fall of the Taliban, reconstruction in Afghanistan is slow at best. Key projects like a paved \"ring road\" to link Afghanistan's provinces are far from complete, despite billions of construction dollars pouring into the country each year from three dozen nations. Growing insecurity caused by ... | [
"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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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Croatia, Killing At Least 6 | [
"A powerful earthquake sent shockwaves through Croatia on Tuesday, causing major damage to a town south of the country's capital, Zagreb, and killing at least six, according to news reports quoting officials and residents. The earthquake, with a magnitude 6.4, struck at about 6:20 a.m. ET., according to the Europea... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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Poggioli: Letter from Europe | [
"Two \"right to die\" controversies have dominated headlines in Europe in recent weeks. The cases have highlighted sharp divisions in how the continent deals with its terminally ill. In Italy, the highest court ruled that feeding tubes could be removed from Eluana Englaro, a woman who had been in a vegetative state... | [
"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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'We're Out There' So Protect Us, Protesting Workers Tell Amazon, Target, Instacart | [
"Workers at retail and delivery companies, including Amazon, Target, and Instacart, walked off the job Friday to demand better pay and treatment. Their work has been deemed \"essential,\" but they say it has gotten too dangerous during the coronavirus pandemic — and they want the companies to do more to protect the... | [
"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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Trump Impeachment Lawyers Are Now Representing Capitol Riot Defendants | [
"Attorneys Michael van der Veen and Bruce Castor defended former President Donald Trump at his Senate impeachment trial over allegedly inciting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Even as van der Veen, Castor and the Trump defense team called the impeachment \"political theater\" and ultimately secured Trump's a... | [
"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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Cell Phones and Movies | [
"A study at Harvard University about the risks and benefits of cell phones in cars triggered some thoughts from our hosts about cell phones in the movies."
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Airport Test Pre-Screens Frequent Flyers | [
"A pilot program at Orlando International Airport allows passengers to speed through security checkpoints -- if they first submit to a detailed background check. The Bush administration is trying to decide whether to expand such \"registered traveler\" programs."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Kerry's Candidates for Running Mate | [
"Who's on the short list to be John Kerry's running mate? NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to NPR's Ken Rudin about presidential candidate John Kerry's possible vice presidential picks."
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Post-Election Unrest In Kenya Also Stems From Tribe Tensions | [
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Obama Says He And Iran's Rowhani Have Exchanged Letters | [
"In the weeks since Iran's President Hasan Rowhani was elected this summer, he and President Obama have swapped letters, Obama says. The U.S. president discussed the exchange for the first time publicly in an interview with George Stephanopoulos that aired on ABC's This Week Sunday. The interview was conducted Frid... | [
"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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U.N. Envoy Sees Hope for Settlement in Darfur | [
"Conflicts in Africa are rarely simple to resolve. But Swedish diplomat Jan Eliasson said his latest job as the U.N. secretary general's envoy to Darfur has been even more difficult than he imagined. Even so, Eliasson sees some encouragement for a renewed peace process to end the southern Sudanese conflict that ha... | [
"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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In Tough Times, A Simple Request Of Santa | [
"With the economy the way it is, we've heard plenty of stories about the heartbreaking requests children are making to Santa. It's so common that as The New York Times reported back in November, one of the premiere Santa schools in the nation is teaching its Santas to \"swiftly size up families' financial circumsta... | [
"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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U.S. Says Top Haqqani Leader Was Killed In Drone Strike | [
"The Associated Press along with other news organizations are reporting that a top leader of the Haqqani network has been killed in a drone strike in North Waziristan, Pakistan. The AP pins the news of Janbaz Zadran's death on a \"senior American official,\" and MSNBC reports that \"local intelligence officials\" a... | [
"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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Independent Movies Embrace On-Demand Platforms | [
"The stigma of a film going \"straight to video\" is beginning to fade. Movie studios are increasingly experimenting with showing their films on iTunes, Amazon.com, cable and satellite TV. Some movies are being released digitally the same day or even before they're shown on the big screen."
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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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Former Sen. Paul Simon Dies at 75 | [
"Former Illinois Sen. Paul Simon has died, one day after undergoing heart surgery. He was 75. The Democrat was elected to the Illinois state Legislature in 1954, and he went on to win a seat in the U.S. Senate in 1984, a seat he kept until retiring in 1997. Simon, known for his trademark bowties, unsuccessfully sou... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Murder Of American Teacher In Abu Dhabi Shocks Nation | [
"The murder of a American teacher in a mall in Abu Dhabi on Monday has the wealthy — and foreigner-friendly — Arab emirate in shock."
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'In The Fade': A Fine Central Performance, An Uncertain Ending | [
"Poignant and complex if occasionally frustrating, Fatih Akin's In the Fade is the story of a marriage. Not a conventional one, as the director announces with a prologue in which white-suited Nuri (Numan Acar) struts through a lineup of wedding-day well-wishers to meet his much-tattooed bride, Katja (Diane Kruger).... | [
"Stories: 1) Tom Ford: From High Fashion To Film In 'Single Man' 2) Colin Firth: A Leading Man In 'A Single Man' 3) Cholodenko's 'Kids' Flick: More Than Just All Right"
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Burning Quran Perhaps Not The Best Idea, Says General David Petraeus | [
"As we reported earlier, this Weekend, on Sept. 11 no less, the Dove World Outreach Center is planning on burning a whole bunch of Quran. On their website they helpfully state they are doing it as an \"act of love nor of hate,\" but rather because the \"world is in bondage to the massive grip of the lies of Is... | [
"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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Abu Ghraib Torture Lawsuits Name U.S. Workers | [
"Lawsuits will be filed in the U.S. on behalf of four Iraqis who say they were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison. The suits name employees of U.S. firms CACI and L-3 Titan. Lawyers have been meeting with their clients in Turkey to prepare the suits."
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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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Anti-War Sentiment Grows Among California's Latinos | [
"With more than 23,000 soldiers on active duty, California has the largest Hispanic military population in the United States. Though many Latinos support war with Iraq, anti-war sentiment among this community grows. Alex Cohen of member station KQED reports."
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News Brief: Coronavirus Effects And Trump Travel Ban | [
"Social distancing is good for public health, but bad for the economy. As workplaces close down, so are schools. And, President Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe is in effect."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Viewing The Great American Eclipse | [
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Car Talk #1048: Throw Your Keys Down the Drain | [
"Here's a new complaint: \"My car is getting too miles per gallon\". This week, Ephraim ponders his Audi's new thriftiness, and wonders if it's just trying to congratulate him on his engagement. Also, holiday family gatherings mean family arguments. Specifically, is it possible to park in a way that makes it imposs... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Veteran Compares Iraq, Afghan Wars | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Media Circus: Fox Struggles With Obama's Win | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Blurring Party Lines | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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From The New Cd, We'll | [
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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In Your Ear: Rapper Q-Tip | [
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Disney Translates 'Frozen' Into A More Formal Arabic | [
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O'Reilly Says 'Far Left' Is Exploiting Tiller's Death | [
"One of the hottest debates in the blogosphere since the murder Sunday of Dr. George Tiller has been about the things that Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly has said regarding the doctor and the late-term abortions Tiller performed over the years. Liberal blogs, such as Booman Tribune, say that O'Reilly's rhetoric a... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Funding a Presidential Primary | [
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Alice Munro, 'Master' Of The Short Story, Wins Literature Nobel | [
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NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard Takes Your Calls | [
"From NPR's coverage of the Tiger Woods scandal, to what to call the president, NPR's ombudsman fields a daily barrage of listener complaints and comments. NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard shares what's on listeners' minds about NPR coverage."
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Fighting Racism Is A Family Tradition | [
"Benjamin Todd Jealous is the president and CEO of the NAACP, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week. At 36, he's the youngest leader in the organization's history. But he has a legacy to live up to in his own family when it comes to battling this country's color line. His grandmother, Mamie Todd, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Look In The Eye Reveals Killer Habits Of Dinosaurs | [
"Velociraptors, those clever carnivores that hunted in packs in the Jurassic Park films, may actually have been night hunters. That's the conclusion of scientists who have studied the bones of dinosaurs, reptiles and early flying creatures that lived tens of millions of years ago. In particular, they examined the ... | [
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Lack Of Evidence Shows Sunscreens Are Safe For Humans With Normal Use | [
"All summer long, parents will struggle with how to protect their children from the sun, and whether or not the protection itself is safe. Reporter Tara Haelle talks to NPR's Scott Simon."
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Sculptor and painter George Segal died June 9th at the age of 75 | [
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"Jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan died Friday in New York City at age 71."
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Top Stories: Thailand Political Crisis; Border Patrol Complaints | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Thai Court Removes Prime Minister Yingluck From Office. -- Report Details Hundreds Of Complaints Against U.S. Border Agents. And here are more early headlines: Tea Party Candidates Lose GOP Primaries. (Politico) New Kidnappings Of Girls Reported In Nigeria. (New York Ti... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Obama Heading Toward Capitol | [
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Kavanaugh Again Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Rosenstein Remains Deputy AG For Now | [
"**This episode contains explicit details about alleged sexual misconduct and may not be suitable for all listeners** Deborah Ramirez has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of exposing himself to her during a drunken party at Yale. Kavanaugh denies the accusations, and Republicans are calling it a smear ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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In Israel, The Mystery Of Postage Stamps That Don't Add Up | [
"We had a complicated problem on our kitchen table in Jerusalem. A stack of homemade birthday thank-you notes, tucked in brightly colored envelopes, ready to be whisked off to friends in the U.S. And a commemorative packet of Israeli stamps in all sorts of different denominations, none of which added up to the 6.20... | [
"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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St. Louis Cardinals Fan Uses Her Purse To Catch Foul Ball | [
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Al-Jaafari Tapped as Party Candidate for Iraq Prime Minister | [
"Iraq's leading Shiite Muslim coalition nominates interim Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari as its candidate for prime minister in the new government. The coalition, known as the United Iraqi Alliance, won a parliamentary majority in last month's general election."
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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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On TV This Week: 'Babylon' Has Good Fun, 'Detective' Is The Real Deal | [
"Two new miniseries this week are worth special mention — and couldn't be more different. True Detective, which begins Sunday on HBO, is a combination series and miniseries, kind of like American Horror Story on FX. Each season is designed to tell a different, self-contained story, followed the next year by a new t... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks? | [
"An NPR survey of state health departments shows that the national coronavirus contact tracing workforce has tripled in the past six weeks, from 11,142 workers to 37,110. Yet given their current case counts, only seven states and the District of Columbia are staffed to the level that public health researchers say i... | [
"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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World Cafe Next: Dori Freeman | [
"What's most striking about Nashville singer-songwriter Dori Freeman is the straightforwardness of her writing: She can effortlessly juxtapose two separate ideas in one song, while focusing them to one point. That skill and her unadorned voice attracted Teddy Thompson to work with her after she sent him a YouTube l... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Eric Bazilian And Rob Hyman On Mountain Stage | [
"Founding members of the hit-making Philadelphia band The Hooters, multi-instrumentalists Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman perform two of their recognizable Hooters hits (\"All You Zombies\" and \"And We Danced\"), along with a \"Hooterized\" cover of Don Henley's \"The Boys of Summer.\" At the time of this 2007 record... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Some Alabama Voters Surprised By Jeff Sessions' Potential Senate Comeback | [
"Former Alabama Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is set to run for his old Senate seat. His clashes with President Trump cloud his political future."
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Mississippi Expects Surge In SNAP Applications Due To Unemployment, COVID-19 | [
"As federal supplementary benefits expire, more people across the country will be turning to programs like SNAP, previously called food stamps, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Family dollars. In Mississippi, one of the nation’s most impoverished states, 15% of the population already relied on SNAP benefits... | [
"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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A High-Risk Egg Race To Save The Sea Turtles | [
"As the oil spill coats Gulf Coast beaches, rescuers are hatching a daring plan to save as many as 70,000 sea turtle eggs from the disaster. Each year, thousands of newly hatched sea turtles scramble from their nests in the Florida Panhandle's sandy beaches and Alabama coasts into the water. With those waters foule... | [
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Cinema, Collective Memory and the Civil Rights Era | [
"NPR's Roy Hurst talks with Todd Boyd, professor at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television, about the influence and importance of films such as <EM>Mississippi Burning</EM> have on civil rights history and our collective memory."
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5 Things To Watch In The Final Week Of The 2020 Presidential Campaign | [
"The home stretch of a presidential campaign can be warping. \"In this final phase, the feedback loop inside a campaign can become really distorted,\" said Brian Jones, a Republican strategist and veteran of the Mitt Romney, John McCain and George W. Bush campaigns. \"Campaigns destined for defeat find ways to beli... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Reporting On Ebola: An Abandoned 10-Year-Old, A Nervous Neighborhood | [
"Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is under nighttime curfew as that country struggles to contain the Ebola epidemic. On Wednesday, an entire neighborhood in Monrovia was quarantined, sealed off from the rest of the city by the government. The neighborhood is called West Point and it's where a holding center for pa... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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New Jersey Nets' Owner Announces Run For Russian Presidency | [
"Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's bid to return to his nation's presidency, an office he held from 2000 to 2008, picked up a surprise challenger Monday when Mikhail Prokhorov publicly declared his intention to run for the office, too. Prokhorov is known in Russia for a fortune built on mining and banking int... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Saudi Women's Activists Arrested Prior To Lifting Of Driving Ban | [
"At least six prominent defenders of women's rights in Saudi Arabia were detained this week, six weeks before the kingdom's ban on women from driving is due to be lifted June 24. Activist Loujain al-Hathloul was arrested at her home on Tuesday evening, according to Amnesty International. She campaigned against the ... | [
"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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Greek Historian: History Shows 'There Is Always An End To All Problems' | [
"NPR's Melissa Block follows up with Michael Iliakis, a Greek man who finished up a doctorate in ancient history four years ago and was desperately trying to find a job as a college professor."
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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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Why A New Wave Of Economists Are Championing Slow Economic Growth | [
"A thriving nation needs a growing economy … or does it? A lot of economists say maximum growth is bad for society and the planet, and they’re preaching slow-growth — or even no-growth — economics. Guests Dietrich Vollrath, growth economist at the University of Houston. Author of “Fully Grow... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Natural North Dakota | [
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Metallica's Lars Ulrich And James Hetfield Are In It For The Long Haul | [
"Lars Ulrich is the son of a Danish tennis pro — and he might have actually had a promising career in that sport himself. But at age 9, he saw something that would change his direction forever. He was at a tennis tournament in Copenhagen with his dad, and the hard rock band Deep Purple had invited all of the player... | [
"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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Loudon Wainwright III in Concert | [
"A singer-songwriter who injects his music with wry humor and piercing insight, Loudon Wainwright III has recorded more than 20 albums while frequently composing work for other artists. Hear Wainwright perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia on Friday at noon ET. Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Singled Out: Lambchop's 'If Not I'll Just Die' | [
"Kurt Wagner, the singer-songwriter who heads up the 20-year-old Nashville collective Lambchop, says his group \"never really gave a damn.\" Even so, its new album, Mr. M, is the result of years of Wagner carving out a life for himself as a musician and — sometimes — a painter. The album, the group's 11th, is dedi... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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'The Motley Fool Take' | [
"David and Tom Gardner talk about three stocks for spring that could be good investments, and worth a closer look from investors -- Jet Blue, Fresh Del Monte and Pixar."
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Journalist Andrew Meldrum | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Ted Talk, Slow Bern, Queen B Stings"
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Botulism Strikes Two Who Tasted Spoiled Potato Soup | [
"If you absolutely must have some botulism toxin in your body, please make sure it's put there by a health professional to smooth wrinkles or for some other medical purpose. Eating the stuff could land you in the hospital — or worse. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week, two unfortun... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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Louisville Volunteer Group Helps Vulnerable Citizens Amid Coronavirus Outbreak | [
"As the coronavirus outbreak forces people into self-quarantine, long hours without leaving the house can turn friendly neighbors into far-off strangers. But Erin Hinson of Louisville, Kentucky, believes now more than ever is the time to lean on others in the neighborhood for food, supplies and TLC. Hinson is the f... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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U.S. And North Korea Resume Working-Levels Talks | [
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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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Help Us Choose The Next 'I Will If You Will' Book Club Selection | [
"So far, the I Will If You Will Book Club — a very occasional project of Monkey See — has read Twilight, Moby-Dick, and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman: Dream Country. It has been much too long since we read a book, so we will do so now. What should we read? We got a lot of suggestions last time that we tackle something ... | [
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South Korea's Birdie Kim Wins U.S. Women's Open | [
"Birdie Kim, a 23-year-old South Korean, won the U.S. Women's Open golf championship Sunday with a one-under-par birdie on the final hole. The relatively unknown golfer stole the spotlight from the pre-tournament favorite, Annika Sorenstam of Sweden."
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U.S. Presses Case Against Muslim Charity | [
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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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'Mystery Mass' Mystery Partly Solved By Australian College Student | [
"Science isn't our strongest subject, so we hope that some of you and perhaps our friends at the 13.7 blog can add some further insights into the news that Australian college student Amelia Fraser-McKelvie has helped solve a \"cosmic mystery of massive dimensions,\" as The Sydney Morning Herald puts it. Here's how ... | [
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Friedman Of 'New York Times' Sorts Through Foreign Policy News | [
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After Sandy Hook, How One Parent Found Hope Through Forgiveness | [
"After her daughter Emilie was killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, Alissa Parker struggled to play with her other two daughters. It reminded her too much of playing with Emilie. In her new book, “An Unseen Angel,” Parker describes how she found joy and hope in her life aga... | [
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Africa and Europe: 'Sweetness in the Belly' | [
"Alan Cheuse reviews <em>Sweetness in the Belly</em> by Camilla Gibb. It's about a British-born Muslim woman's life in both London, England, and Harar, Ethiopia."
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Comedian Finds Something Funny About South Africa | [
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Peace Talks Begin: President Will Hold Back-To-Back-To-Back-To-Back Meetings | [
"Yesterday, we remarked on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's busy schedule in advance of Middle East peace talks at the White House. Today, it's President Obama's turn. He'll hold four bilateral meetings, back-to-back-to-back-to-back, followed by a \"working dinner\" with visiting leaders. According to POLITICO'... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, Tanks Deployed As Clashes Continue. Syria: Clinton To Meet Russian Diplomat; Sarin Fears Continue. Royal Watch: Kate Is Released From Hospital. And here are more early headlines: Bomb Wounds Afghan Intelligence Chief. (AP) Obama ... | npr | {
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Authorities Charge 37 In Drug Sting At Boeing's Pa. Plant | [
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These People Can Make Student Loans Disappear | [
"It was an ordinary Friday. Courtney Brown, 24, of Kalamazoo, Mich., was busy looking for a job. \"I've applied all kinds of places,\" she says. \"Wal-Mart, Target, Verizon Wireless.\" Then she got a strange letter in the mail. \" 'We are writing you with good news,' \" she reads to me over the phone. \" 'We got ri... | [
"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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