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Sports Book Fails To Adjust Odds For Super Bowl Coin Flip | [
"When is a coin flip not a 50-50 proposition? When it's the New England Patriots calling it in the air. One sports book didn't know this during Sunday night's Super Bowl coin toss, and it was costly."
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Politics with Juan Williams: Budget, Iraq Intel Battles | [
"Madeleine Brand speaks to NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams about the week in politics, including the battle in the House and Senate over federal budget cuts, the war of words over pre-war intelligence and the ongoing debate over when to withdraw American troops from Iraq."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Audacity of Salmon; The Great Wall of America; Brady Balls Bonanza!"
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Rodriguez's Contract Stirs Controversy | [
"How much would you pay for a third baseman? A clause in Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez's 10-year contract allows him to opt-out and become a free agent, where negotiations could start at $30 million a year. Author Alan Schwarz talks about \"A-Rod's\" uncertain future. NEAL CONAN, host: On Monday, the Cleve... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Powerful Poetry Urges Us To 'Look' More Closely | [
"Look, the debut collection of poetry from Solmaz Sharif, opens with all the grace of an unpinned grenade: \"It matters what you call a thing.\" But this comes as less a warning than a war cry. Her slim grey collection, just shortlisted for a National Book Award, begins — and is built by — the cold vocabulary of th... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Lawsuit Aims To End Rule Requiring Visa Applicants To Disclose Social Media Accounts | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Carrie DeCell, one of the lawyers on Doc Society v. Pompeo, a legal challenge to rules that want all visa applicants to register their social media with the government."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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After Trump's Helsinki Comments, Ohio County GOP Chairman Resigns With 'No Regrets' | [
"After his press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday, President Trump received widespread blowback — including from many inside his own party — for appearing to accept Putin's denial that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. House Speaker Paul Ryan said there was \"no question that Russia inter... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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George Washington's God | [
"Author Michael Novak on the depth of faith held by the nation's 1st President"
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'Shamu' Teaches Humans a Thing or Two | [
"In 2006, the most e-mailed story in The New York Times was an op-ed about one woman's attempt to get her husband to pick up his dirty laundry using the same techniques employed by animal trainers. Now, author Amy Sutherland has turned the op-ed into a book: What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Les... | [
"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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A Guide to Navigating Health Research | [
"Health studies are released every day, and it can be difficult to make sense of the data. Barnett Kramer, associate director for disease prevention at the National Institutes of Health, provides some insight on understanding scientific data. Guest: Barnett Kramer, associate director for Disease Prevention of the ... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Detroiters 'Angry, Heartbroken' Over Mayor's Woes | [
"Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's latest legal woes are stirring deep emotions among the city's residents. Rochelle Riley of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> explains how Detroiters are reacting to the developments and the state of leadership in the city."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Signs Voter ID Bill. -- In Nigeria, Boko Haram Suspected In Attacks That Kill Dozens. -- Rodeo Clown Who Wore Obama Mask Banned From State Fair. And here are more early headlines: Israel Shoots Down Rocket Headed For Coastal City. (New York Times) ... | npr | {
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Please Take Our Survey! | [
"How did you find us? How often do you listen to Planet Money? What could we do better? We want to know. So we put together this survey. If you could please take a few minutes to fill it out, it would be a big help. Thanks very much."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Iraqi Politician Ahmed Chalabi Dead Of A Heart Attack, State TV Reports | [
"Updated at 11:15 a.m. ET Ahmed Chalabi, a former Iraqi exile who played a major role in persuading the U.S. to wage war against Saddam Hussein, has died of a heart attack in Baghdad. He was 71. His death was reported by Iraqi state media and confirmed to NPR by Hashim al Moussawi, who works in his office, and by f... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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L.A. Mayor Hopes to Take Over School District | [
"Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been talking tough in his bid to take control of the city's large, troubled school district. Such a takeover could put Villaraigosa at odds with the teachers' union, a group he once served as a labor organizer."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Putting The Declaration Of Independence Into Context | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to historian David Blight, who puts the Declaration of Independence into historical context. He reminds us what was going on in this country when the document was drafted."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Top Stories: Senate Passes Budget Agreement; World Series Tonight | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | [
"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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Palestinian Family Killed in Israeli Attack | [
"Israel is now fighting on two fronts: one to the north in Lebanon and the second in the heart of Gaza. Israeli air and ground attacks inside Gaza killed at least 20 Palestinians today, including nine members of one family."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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'Daisy Is An Animal': Jennifer Jason Leigh On Her Comeback In 'The Hateful Eight' | [
"Jennifer Jason Leigh is back in the spotlight with an Oscar nomination for her role as a murderous woman in <em>The Hateful Eight</em>. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with her about being cast by Quentin Tarantino."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Statement by Barbara A. McKinzie, International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | [
"Although I do not usually comment on active litigation or the allegations raised in that litigation, I am compelled to speak publicly at this time. The allegations in a recent lawsuit against AKA leaders are without merit. The most outlandish misrepresentation is the so-called $900,000 wax figure of me. That amou... | [
"A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's news, including Vice President Al Gore, House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY); White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry, White House Physician Connie Mariano; Bruce Fong of Multnomah Bible Seminary at this past Saturday's Pr... | npr | {
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Coming Up: Anti-War Rally in Italy | [
"Host Steve Inskeep teases a report from NPR's Sylvia Poggioli in the second half hour about a huge anti-war demonstration in Florence, Italy, today."
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"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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Christmas Tourism Lags in Bethlehem | [
"There are more decorations in Bethlehem than in past years, but the residents say little has changed. Tourists, the backbone of the local economy, are still afraid to visit."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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North Korea Agrees to Rejoin Nuclear Talks | [
"North Korea will return to six-nation talks on nuclear disarmament, according to Chinese diplomats. The diplomatic breakthrough comes three weeks after North Korea conducted its first known atomic test."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum. -- Cardinal George Pell To Face Sexual Assault Charges In Australia. -- In Japan, Old Robot Dogs Get A Buddhist Send Off. And here are more early headlines: Report: Mueller's Questions For President Trump. (New Y... | npr | {
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Fort Hood Shootings Raise Questions About Conflicted Faith | [
"I have a word or two about our shows this week and what we have planned for Monday. Tell Me More has done its fair share of coverage of Maj. Nidal Hasan. Hasan has been charged with 13 counts of murder in the recent mass shooting at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Le... | [
"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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Colleges Are Going Big To Incentivize Student Vaccinations | [
"U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are pulling out flashy rewards to encourage students and faculty to get their shots."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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When NATO Comes To Wales, The Welsh Plan To Relish The Spotlight | [
"Foreign leaders are descending on Wales for this week's NATO summit, and the influx is a big deal for the small country on the western edge of the UK. Roy Noble of BBC Radio Wales explains just what this means for the region."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Book News: James Patterson Wants To Give Books To New York City Kids | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. James Patterson, king of the mass-market paperback, is offering to donate a book to every sixth grader in public school in New York City. He plans to give out nearly 45,000 copies of his book Middle School: The Worst Years of my Lif... | [
"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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Judge Damon J. Keith, Judicial Giant And Civil Rights Icon, Dies At 96 | [
"Judge Damon J. Keith died today at the age of 96. The Detroit native, one of the nation's longest-serving federal judges, was a tireless champion of civil rights and civil liberties. Born in 1922, Keith was the grandson of enslaved people. He went on to become the sixth African American in U.S. history to serve ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Twitter: I Finally Care What You're Doing! | [
"Now that some things have sunk in, I've come to a disturbing realization: Twitter is something I have to get on. These fingers of mine have never pounded out a \"tweet\". I have never answered their mundane question, \"What are you doing?\" and I've been just fine with that. I've even been admittedly a bit elitist... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Foresight 2020: Health Care | [
"Voters think health care is the top issue facing America today, according to a recent poll by RealClearPolitics. This is one of the latest of many surveys which demonstrate that health care is a leading concern for many voters. The Washington Post compiled a database of what each Democratc candidate thinks on heal... | [
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Which Came First: The Galaxy Or The Black Hole? | [
"Robert Siegel talks with UT-Austin astrophysicist Karl Gebhardt about his team's discovery of a giant black hole in a tiny galaxy. The discovery contradicts traditional theories of galaxy formation."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Presidential Campaigns Blast AT&T-Time Warner Merger | [
"AT&T's proposed $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner is already raising eyebrows among an important constituency: politicians. Reaction to the deal, which was announced Saturday night, has been swift, and skeptical, from both sides of the aisle. At a rally in Gettysburg, Pa., earlier Saturday, after news of the d... | [
"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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Jim Zarroli Reports On The Ripple Effect A Strike At American Airline | [
"would have on the major hubs it serves and on the business and vacation travelers who use those hubs. Not only would American Airlines, its employees. and the cities in which they live lose money. But cruise ship lines, hotels, and resorts in other places would sustain losses as well."
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"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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From The Friday Night Strike-Fund | [
"From the Friday night strike-fund concert by the musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra (a concert offered free of charge to broadcasters), Luis Biava conducts a performance of the \"Capriccio Espagnol\" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. (Indre Recording Studio)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Boston Plans For 'Near-Term Risk' Of Rising Tides | [
"While many cities around the country grapple with drought and excessive heat this year, city planners in Boston have something else on their minds: the prospect of rising water. In this coastal metropolis, scientists and computer models predict that climate change could eventually lead to dramatic increases in sea... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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Undecided Voters Watch Debate In Albuquerque | [
"New Mexico will be an important state in November's presidential election. It's among the states that could go for either Barck Obama or John McCain. Some Albuquerque voters remain, for the most part, decidedly undecided after watching Tuesday night's presidential debate."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Cincinnati Edition for September 16, 2006 | [
"The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Seth Bailey Memorial Flight, The Economic Effects of 9/11, Fall Gardening Tips, Women Writing for (a) Change"
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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What Should Be In Obama's Jobs Plan? Six Ideas That Could Make The List | [
"When President Obama unveils his jobs plan to Congress next week, he'll have to balance his desire for spending on programs that might stimulate the economy against the nation's current appetite for cost cutting. We examine the pros, cons and politics of six proposals that might make Obama's list: Extension of ... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Water-Filtration Plant Sparks Concern About Impact on Ecology | [
"A new, $100-million plant in Tampa, Fla., converts seawater into fresh drinking water, making the city the first in the country to get a substantial portion of its drinking water from the sea. But some fear the salty concentrate left over from the filtering process will harm the region's rich marine life. NPR's Ph... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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A Look to the Future: One Archive Tape at a Time | [
"During a bout of spring cleaning at NPR HQ earlier this year, one staffer, Librarian Beth Howard, came across the original memo and proposal from then-NPR President Donald Quayle to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Director Donald Trapp effectively creating the NPR Library. The letter outlined a $50,0... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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It May Not Cost You More To Drive Home In A Climate-Friendly Car | [
"It has been a common belief that low-emissions vehicles, like hybrids and electric cars, are more expensive than other choices. But a new study finds that when operating and maintenance costs are included in a vehicle's price, cleaner cars may actually be a better bet. The cars and trucks we drive are responsible ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Florida State Gunman Shot Dead By Campus Police. -- Award-Winning Director Mike Nichols Dies At 83. And here are more early headlines: Montana's Ban On Same Sex Marriage Overturned By Judge. (Billings Gazette) Kerry, Allies Work On Nuclear Accord With Iran Ahead Of Dead... | npr | {
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Pink Martini On Mountain Stage | [
"Pink Martini had already been together for 11 years when it appeared on this Mountain Stage show in June 2005. Formed in Portland, Ore., by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini functions as a \"little orchestra\" with many international influences. Any given set features a wide range of musical styles from all ... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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2 AP Journalists Shot By Afghan Police, 1 Dies | [
"The AP reports Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Anja Niedringhaus was killed. Reporter Kathy Gannon was wounded. The two were in Khost province in eastern Afghanistan ahead of Saturday's election."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Pacific Rim Deal May Force New Balance To Run | [
"One company that's not happy about the prospect of a new trade deal with Pacific Rim nations is the running shoe manufacturer New Balance. New Balance still makes some of its shoes in the U.S. and it doesn't want to lose tariff protection. In fact, the company says, if it does, it will have to close its U.S. facto... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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CDC Director: 'Unfortunately, I'm Not Surprised' By Measles' Rise | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the current measles outbreak in the U.S. and the government's response."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Russia's President Tours U.S. Looking For Business | [
"Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is visiting the United States this week, and meets President Obama at the White House Thursday. Medvedev's tour is primarily aimed at reassuring the U.S. that Russia is a reliable partner both politically and economically. Medvedev visited Silicon Valley Wednesday."
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O'Riley Goes Fishing for Debussy | [
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Clinton And Her Surrogates Focus On Swing States Heading Into Election Day | [
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Josh Brolin Takes On The Legacy Of 'W.' | [
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Director Richard Attenborough Brought Intimacy To Big Ideas | [
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Singer Hadda Brooks Dies at 86 | [
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Joseph C. Phillips: A Loss in the Family | [
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Executive Privilege Explainer | [
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Waitresses Against High Heels | [
"Host Lisa Simeone talks with Cricket Martinez, a cocktail waitress turned activist who works at a the Circus Circus casino in Reno, Nevada. Martinez is coordinator of \"Kiss My Foot,\" a campaign to free waitresses in Reno and Las Vegas from high heel shoes as part of their work uniform."
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Israel Beefs Up Plans To Help European Jews Move To Israel | [
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'The Force' Documentary Reframes Community Policing Narrative | [
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Most E-mailed Stories of 2007 | [
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'Six Feet Under' Actress Lauren Ambrose | [
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Remarks Spark Questions About 'Black Church' | [
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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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Meals On Wheels America CEO Says Program Is Struggling With Costs Of Delivering Meals, Getting Suppl | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Republican Congressman Optimistic About GOP Unity Under Trump | [
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Foreign Firms Adding Jobs to U.S. | [
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President Bush's Prime-Time Katrina Address | [
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Britain Warns Citizens Against Travel to Turkey | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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More African-American Women Arming Themselves For Self-Protection | [
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Obama Could Face Uphill Battle For Syria Strike Approval | [
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New York Extends Stay-At-Home Order, Allows Some Areas To Begin Reopening | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Federal Vioxx Trial Gets Underway | [
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From Quarks To Mind: Is Our Existence Inevitable? | [
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"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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Analysis: The Problem With The Cowboys | [
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U.S., Russians Try Track Two Diplomacy As Relations Hit A New Low | [
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Kansas City, Missouri, May Become Largest U.S. City To Eliminate Bus Fares | [
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Editor and Writer Walter Kirn | [
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Part-Time Workers Skew Jobs Figures In Arizona | [
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Congressional Veto, Tensions In The Persian Gulf, New Covid-19 Variant Spreads | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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What's In Store For Future Negotiations Between The U.S. And North Korea | [
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In Utah, 'Zion Curtain' Comes Down | [
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The Marketplace Report: Fed Interest Rate Talks | [
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Tracy Grammer On World Cafe | [
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Billie Jean King Is An Athlete First | [
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Discovery Docks with Space Station | [
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Irvin Mayfield's 'Strange Fruit' Opus | [
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Political Commentator Andrew Sullivan On Trump And Becoming An American Citizen | [
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Who's Corey This Time? | [
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China's Railway to Tibet | [
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
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Faces Of NPR: Sara Goo | [
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Kathleen Edwards: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Letters: 'Django Unchained', Rereading Classics | [
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In 'Mary Poppins Returns,' The Practically Perfect Nanny Is Back | [
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Iraq War Vet Returns To A Broken Country | [
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As Night Falls In Syria, U.S. And Russia Brokered Cease-Fire Appears To Be Holding | [
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Italy On The Receiving End Of Tunisian Refugees | [
"The recent political upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt appear to have sparked a sudden flow of migrants to Italy. Officials in Rome say about 5,000 people have arrived by boat at an Italian island near Tunisia. Another group of would-be migrants from Egypt were intercepted by Italian authorities off the coast of Sici... | [
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Political Violence Erupts In Ivory Coast | [
"Update at 4:17 p.m. ET: The AP is now reporting that at least 20 people have died, and possibly as many as 30. An unconfirmed report says that 18 people have died in political violence in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. The AP reports: The toll of 18 dead cited by senior opposition official Amadou Coulibaly c... | [
"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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Intelligent Design Case Goes to Trial | [
"The case of Kitzmiller et al v. Dover Area School Board pits \"intelligent design\" proponents against those who want to keep the idea out of science classs. The proceedings begin this month. Guest: Nicholas Matske, public information project director at the National Center for Science Education in Oakland, Cal... | [
"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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U.N. Human Rights Council To Investigate Abuses In Philippines' Antidrug War | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Demolition Of Timbuktu's Cultural Sites Spurs War-Crimes Trial At The Hague | [
"In what's believed to be a first, the International Criminal Court in The Hague is contemplating a case that treats the destruction of cultural heritage as a war crime. The charges date to 2012, when Islamist militants attacked UNESCO world heritage sites in Timbuktu. Today's hearing is to confirm that the ICC's p... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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As Grizzlies Come Back, Frustration Builds Over Continued Protections | [
"Trina Jo Bradley squints down at a plate-sized paw print, pressed into a sheet of shallow snow. She reaches down with fingers outstretched, hovering her palm over a sun-softened edge. Her hand barely covers a third of the track. \"That's a big old foot right there,\" she says, with a chuckle. \"That's the one wh... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Hitler Eatery to Change Name | [
"\"Hitler's Cross,\" the cute little eatery in Mumbai, India, that the owners decided to name after the late Nazi chef, has agreed to change its name, following -- according to Reuters -- \"strong protests.\" I think readers of Mixed Signals will remember my post from yesterday about this. One of the owners of t... | [
"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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Why A Proper Lady Found Herself Behind Bars | [
"This story is part of NPR's 50th anniversary coverage of 1964. The year remains prominent in civil rights history for a number of reasons: the Freedom Summer, the murders of three civil rights workers, the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the challenge to Mississippi's segregated delegation at that year's Democ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Idaho's Abortion Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Says | [
"The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says Idaho's law prohibiting abortions after 20 or more weeks of pregnancy is \"unconstitutional because it categorically bans some abortions before viability.\" The court ruled in favor of Jennie McCormack and Dr. Richard Hearn (on behalf of himself and his patients), who had chal... | [
"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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Wrestler Rulon Gardner to Defend Gold in Athens | [
"Wyoming's Rulon Gardner stunned the world in 2000, upsetting perennial Greco-Roman wrestling champion Aleksandr Karelin of Russia for the Olympic gold medal. Then he nearly lost life and limb in a snowmobiling mishap. But he's back to defend his title. NPR's Howard Berkes reports."
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