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Broken Water, 'Love And Poverty' | [
"There's something oddly satisfying about repetitive patterns and tasks — the normal becomes tranquil. For example, the website Things Fitting Perfectly Into Other Things, which is exactly what it sounds like, takes glee in the simple pleasure of, well, everyday things. In the rhythmic video for Broken Water's \"Lo... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Bardot Calls For Canadian Maple Syrup Boycott | [
"Actress Brigitte Bardot is calling for a boycott of maple syrup from Canada, the world's dominant supplier of maple syrup. The actress turned animal rights activist wants animal lovers to boycott Canada's syrup until the country bans seal hunting."
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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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Business As Usual? Or Obama Change? | [
"President Obama has spent the first several months of his term trying to change the way business gets done in Washington. As the Senate gets ready to head out of town for summer vacation, has the administration been able to institute a new way of doing things? John Harwood, of <em>The New York Times</em> and CNBC,... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Channeling Monk's Jazz | [
"The big jazz record of 2005 was a concert recording by Thelonious Monk, who died in 1982. Before his death, few jazz musicians specialized in playing his tunes -- although there were exceptions, like Steve Lacy and Roswell Rudd. But since 1982, bands on several continents have dedicated themselves to playing Monk... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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'A To Z': Not A Great Romantic Comedy Yet, But Give It A Letter Or Two | [
"We've been over this point before: particularly with comedy, it can be hard to tell from a pilot what the show is going to be like. But when you've seen a few, you can sometimes tell the difference between fundamentally misbegotten projects, like the ABC romantic comedy Manhattan Love Story, and fundamentally func... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Iraqi Insurgents Targeting Civilians | [
"The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq says the insurgency is increasingly targeting civilians in what may be a strategic shift in tactics. Over the past week, eight American and European civilian aid workers were killed in three separate ambushes. Attacks against Iraqis working with the U.S.-led occupation have als... | [
"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: Sometimes 'The Lord Seemed To Sleep,' Pope Says In Farewell. Reports: U.S. Eyeing 'Direct' Aid to Syrian Rebels, Though Not Weapons. And here are more early headlines: Americans Assign Political Blame For Looming Budget Cuts. (ABC) Winter Storms Bring Midwest Flo... | npr | {
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That's No Drum, That's My Missile | [
"In our series of unusual sounds gathered by listeners, the audio artist known as \"Trademark\" plays an abandoned missiles in a silo as if they are bells, gongs, and drums. He says the meditative sound that results is at odds with missile's violent purpose."
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Recall of Chinese-Made Tires Faces Complications | [
"A Chinese tire maker accused of exporting faulty tires to the United States denied the claims Wednesday. U.S. regulators have ordered tire importer Foreign Tire Sales, based in Union, N.J., to recall as many as 450,000 tires after the company reported that the treads on light-truck radials manufactured by Hangzhou... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Analysis: The Impact Of The Supreme Court's Decision To Uphold Trump's Travel Ban | [
"In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump's travel ban. Trump called the ruling a \"tremendous victory for the American People and the Constitution,\" while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the ban \"doesn't make us safer, and the Supreme Court's ruling doesn't make it right.\" ... | [
"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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Can Friendship Bridge The Gap Between The 'Scarred' Life And The 'Charmed' Life? | [
"Dear Sugar Radio is a weekly podcast from member station WBUR. Hosts Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed offer \"radical empathy\" and advice on everything from relationships and parenthood to dealing with drug problems or anxiety. Today the hosts take on the role of shared experiences in friendships. A woman writes a... | [
"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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From Walter White To LBJ, Bryan Cranston Is A Master Of Transformation | [
"While Breaking Bad fans were watching him portray Walt in the series' final episodes, Cranston was already reinventing himself — playing Lyndon B. Johnson in the play All the Way."
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Studies on Children of Gay Couples Spark Controversy | [
"The best interest of children is at the center of the debate over gay marriage. Some scientific studies show no developmental differences between children raised by heterosexual and homosexual parents. But critics charge these studies are conducted to support the legitimacy of same-sex marriage. NPR's Joseph Shap... | [
"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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Wichita Waiter Gets Generous Tip In Form Of New Smile | [
"Brian Maixner, a waiter at the Doo-Dah Diner in Wichita, Kan., received a generous tip from one of his customers: a new smile. NPR's Melissa Block and Audie Cornish explain."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Around The Classical Internet: April 27, 2012 | [
"After falling off the podium last night in the middle of a performance with the Orchestre National de France, 84-year-old Kurt Masur has been hospitalized in Paris. A spokesperson for the orchestra says that he is expected to be released \"very soon,\" adding that \"he fell upside down onto his back because his le... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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1969 Record By Detroit's Rodriguez Resurfaces | [
"Sixto Diaz Rodriguez sounded like a cross between Bob Dylan and Love's Arthur Lee. But after his recording debut in 1969, both Rodriguez and his record disappeared in the U.S. He enjoyed success in other countries and now the record is being re-released."
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"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Justice Department Numbers Paint Different Picture Of Sexual Assault | [
"The Department of Justice has released new numbers on the rates of sexual assault for college-age women."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Chinese Authorites Detain Nearly 150 Human Rights Lawyers | [
"State media are accusing the lawyers of stirring up opposition to the government. Activists are calling for President Obama to cancel President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, D.C., in September."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending... | npr | {
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Cornel West Commentary: Spain, Terror and Iraq | [
"In Madrid, Spain, world leaders attend a state funeral for 190 victims of the Madrid train bombings. In Spain, the attack is being compared to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States. Spanish police have identified five of eight people they believe carried out the bombings. Commentator Cornel West... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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House OKs Tax Breaks For Small Firms That Hire | [
"The House passed a modest jobs bill and sent it to the president. It's what Senate Majority leader Harry Reid has called the first step in a larger jobs agenda, and it garnered some GOP support. The bill's centerpiece gives payroll tax relief to businesses that hire new workers. It also extends the highway trust f... | [
"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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'I Write To Understand What I Think': A Veteran Turns To Words After War | [
"Two weeks into the fight for Fallujah, Elliot Ackerman's company commander told him he was both the luckiest and the unluckiest lieutenant he'd ever met. The luckiest — because right out of the gate, Ackerman was in the thick of the biggest battle the Marine Corps had experienced in decades. And the unluckiest — b... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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Bush Heads for Texas Retreat | [
"As President Bush departs for a month-long retreat at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, he leaves behind unfinished business. Despite prodding from Bush, Congress this summer failed to finish work on Medicare reform, changes to the child-tax credit and other issues key to the president's agenda. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.... | [
"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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NPRBerlin.de Debuts Live Online Streaming | [
"NPR FM 104,1 Berlin listeners can now hear the station live online at nprberlin.de using either a computer or a dedicated internet radio. 95 percent of the broadcast schedule will be streamed live. Presently, Marketplace, Marketplace Money, Speaking of Faith, Car Talk, and A Prairie Home Companion are not a part o... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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High Court Deadlocks over Agent Orange Case | [
"The Supreme Court allows Vietnam veterans to file new lawsuits against chemical companies over Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. A 1984 settlement had imposed a 1994 deadline for filing new Agent Orange claims. The Supreme Court's 4-4 deadlock lets stand a lower court's ruling allowing new lawsuits. NP... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Happy Presidents' Day! | [
"We are planning to take Monday off on account of Presidents' Day. Also, note that we went with Presidents' Day, not Presidents Day and not President's Day. The New York Times has a very good piece on apostrophe confusion. Now, mind you, the 2011 piece doesn't settle the apostrophe debate, it merely explores how a ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Rough Week, Persons of the Year, and Shut Up and Drive."
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Iraqi Legislator Assassinated in Baghdad | [
"A member of Iraq's new parliament has been shot and killed outside her home in Baghdad. It was the first assassination of a member of the National Assembly since the body was elected in January. Lamia Abed Khadouri al-Sagri was a member of the coalition led by outgoing Prime Minister Ayad Allawi."
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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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'Cheerful' Mardi Gras Gives Way to Lent | [
"New Orleans caps a cheerfully defiant Mardi Gras season with plenty of costumed references to Hurricane Katrina. Now it's Ash Wednesday, and celebration will give way to Lent... a season of more sacrifice."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 29, 2007 Washington Post: In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening -- \"The Democratic presidential candidate from Illinois -- hoping his campaign can recapture some of that old-time religious fervor -- launched a three-city gospel concert series over the weekend across the state, in North... | npr | {
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Baseball Stats Tricky in Bonds-Suzuki Batting Race | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with NPR's Mike Pesca about how the statistics of baseball heavy hitters Barry Bonds and Ichiro Suzuki prove that it can be difficult to rate on-field performance simply by looking at the numbers."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Comedian Michelle Wolf Is Standing Her Ground After Controversial Routine At D.C. Gala | [
"Comedian Michelle Wolf's controversial routine at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday has prompted backlash from both sides of the aisle. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Audie Cornish preview an interview with Wolf airing tomorrow on WHYY's \"Fresh Air.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Romney Shows His Soft Side; President Tightens His Pitch | [
"With 27 days until the general election, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was on an Iowa farm Tuesday where he did what he's done for months: criticized President Obama's economic policies, though his critique understandably had an agricultural slant. But the Republican presidential nominee also did som... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Economy Update, COVID-19 Data Glitches, Census Ending Early | [
"As millions of Americans watch their supplemental unemployment checks disappear, we take stock of economic wins and losses this week. The Trump administration is sending COVID-19 data to a new place, and there are major glitches. And finally, the Census Bureau is ending its canvassing program a month early. Will t... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Shia LaBeouf's 'Honey Boy' Centers On A Character Much Like Himself | [
"Shia LaBeouf wrote and more or less lived <em>Honey Boy's</em> story of a child actor who develops anger issues living with his alcoholic dad."
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Review: Ibibio Sound Machine, 'Uyai' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. Eno Williams, the lead singer and spiritual force behind Ibibio Sound Machine, was born in London, but she relocated to her mother's native Niger... | [
"Our list of the best new albums out this week includes Kishi Bashi's moving remembrance of Japanese internment camps during World War II, a sometimes surreal but lucid dream from R&B singer Raveena, stark solo piano pieces from the electronic artist Eluvium, veteran of the U.K. grime scene Skepta and more. Host Ro... | npr | {
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France's Best Olympic Moment | [
"I don't really have anything against the French except that, as an American, I've been bred to despise them with the same zeal as soccer and Renny Harlin films. But I've got to hand it to the French for having the guts to do what should have been done long ago: extinguish the Olympic torch. During Monday's Olympic... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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In 'Sicilian Ghost Story,' A Boy Goes Missing — And A Girl Goes Searching | [
"In 1993, twelve-year-old Giuseppe di Matteo was kidnapped and held in brutal captivity to put pressure on his father, a Mafia informer, to stop unburdening himself to prosecutors about the Sicilian mob. Sicilian Ghost Story, written and directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza, wraps a bleakly realist acc... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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GOP Refuses to Back Harris in Senate Race | [
"Rep. Katherine Harris (R-FL) is all but guaranteed to be the Republican Party's nominee for the U.S. Senate in November's elections. But party leaders -- chiefly Florida Gov. Jeb Bush -- don't believe she can beat her Democratic Party rival and want her off the ticket. Madeleine Brand talks to S.V. Date, Tallahass... | [
"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.S. Troops Have Begun Pulling Out Of Northern Syria As Turkey Launches Offensive | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gayle Lemmon of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the U.S. standing aside while Turkey launches an offensive in northern Syria, and what that means for ISIS."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Lawsuit Alleges Abercrombie & Fitch Racial Bias | [
"How is the standard of American beauty defined? Abercrombie & Fitch, which has made millions pushing the \"all American look,\" is now the subject of a lawsuit by 12 Black, Latino and Asian-American plaintiffs. All either applied and were turned down for sales positions, or were terminated because they say they ... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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U.S. Unemployment Rate Down To 9.4 Percent | [
"The Labor Department reports layoffs are slowing, as employers cut just 247,000 jobs in July. That's the fewest in a year and brings the nation's unemployment rate down to 9.4 percent."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Iran Adjusts to Gas Rations; Will Economy Survive? | [
"After three weeks of gasoline rationing, the skies above Tehran are noticeably clearer, there is far less traffic on the city's streets, and the government is saving millions of dollars each day in subsidies for cheap gasoline. But drivers are frustrated, and many can't figure out how to navigate their lives on 2... | [
"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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Backcountry Skiers In Vermont Try To Curb Illegal Trail Clearing | [
"For years, backcountry skiers have been illegally cutting trees and brush to open up trails. As the sport grows in popularity, officials with Green Mountain National Forest hope a new pilot program in Vermont could become a model to curb unsanctioned cutting, and expand terrain at the same time. Nina Keck from Her... | [
"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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For Saber Platoon, Maintaining Morale is No Problem | [
"While morale has become a problem for some U.S. troops in Iraq, the men of Saber Platoon, of the first brigade of the Fourth Infantry Division, are going strong. They're on the lookout for supporters of the ousted regime in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown. NPR's Guy Raz reports."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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White House Proposes Major Changes To Corporate Tax Code | [
"President Obama traveled to Tennessee on Tuesday, another event in his recent push to emphasize jobs and the economy."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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First Reports: Plane From South Korea Crash-Lands At SFO | [
"Guest host Rebecca Sheir speaks with NPR's Russell Lewis about the Asiana flight that crashed at San Francisco International Airport. The cause of the crash is still unknown."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Houston, Voters Reject A Closely Watched Equal Rights Ordinance. -- Ohio Voters Reject Legalized Marijuana. And here are more early headlines: Greece Relocates Handful Of Migrants To Luxembourg. (Reuters) Bali Airport Closed After Nearby Volcanic Eruption Spews Ash. ... | npr | {
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Cezanne's Shadow: A Master's Influence Lingers | [
"Pablo Picasso called Paul Cezanne \"the father of us all\"; Jasper Johns reportedly paid more attention to the 19th-century French postimpressionist than to any other artist. From Matisse to Mondrian, Braque to Giacometti — the list of venerable artists who were inspired by the master painter reads like the syllab... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test Targeting U.S. | [
"North Korea says it plans rocket and nuclear tests directly targeting the United States. \"In the new phase of our century-long struggle against the United States, we do not hide the fact that various satellites, long-range missiles that we will continue to launch and high-level nuclear test we will conduct will t... | [
"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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WATCH: Megyn Kelly And Newt Gingrich Spar Over 'Sexual Predators' | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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FDA to Review Vaccine for Cancer-Causing Virus | [
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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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Remember That Group Behind DVD About Radical Islam? | [
"NPR's Peter Overby has done some new shoe leather reporting on the Clarion Fund, the 501(c)(3) charity that distributed a DVD on radical islam across 14 battleground states the weekend after the 9/11 anniversary. The DVD caused some buzz because voters received it as an insert in their newspapers...and because no ... | [
"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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Kurds Feel Cheated by Saddam's Execution | [
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Among The Few Works Aaron | [
"Among the few works Aaron Copland produced in the last years of his life is \"Midday Thoughts,\" a work published in 1982 that he began nearly 40 years before. Michael Boriskin performs it at Aaron Copland's house in Cortland, NY. (Leszek Wojcik Recordings)"
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North Korea... and Syria? | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Disney to Close Animation Studio | [
"The Walt Disney Co. announces plans to shut down its Orlando, Fla., animation studio and lay off all 250 workers there. The decision is part of Disney's ongoing move away from hand-drawn animation in favor of computer-generated cartoons. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Animator's Guild President Kevin Koch."
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Malawi Gets AIDS Funding | [
"NPR's Richard Knox reports on the tiny African country of Malawi, which has just received $300 million from the new Global Fund on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Nearly one in five Malawian adults is infected with HIV."
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Woman Who Wrongfully Accused A Black Teen Of Theft Is Charged With A Hate Crime | [
"NEW YORK (AP) — A California woman who wrongly accused a Black teen of taking her phone at a New York City hotel late last year and grabbed at him as he tried to leave is now charged with a hate crime. Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to charges... | [
"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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Largest Strike So Far By Fast-Food Workers Set For Thursday | [
"Organizers say workers at fast-food restaurants in cities across the nation will walk off their jobs Thursday in what's expected to be the largest such strike so far, The Associated Press writes. As the wire service adds: \"Thursday's planned walkouts follow a series of strikes that began last November in New Yor... | [
"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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Augustana's Road-Worn Rock | [
"Augustana met at Greenville College in Illinois, but dropped out and moved west to San Diego in order to focus on their music full-time. With a Britpop-infused alternative rock sound, Augustana have been compared to Train and the Wallflowers. That makes sense, given that the producer for their debut album, All the... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Letters: 'Being Wrong' And Food Stamps | [
"A teacher from Houston wrote to <em>Talk of the Nation</em> in response to our segment with Kathryn Schulz about her book, <em>Being Wrong.</em> She shared that moments when she's wrong are some of the best teaching moments. Also, listeners responded to our segment with food critic Ed Murrieta about living on food... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Be Our Guest, Repeal Appeal, and Bigger Is Better."
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Soprano Kathleen Battle | [
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Nanotechnology Research and Development | [
"Guest: Irfan Ahmad, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at the University of Illinois; Mark A. Shannon, Director of the Center of Advanced Materials for Purification of Water With Systems Center; Dietram A. Scheufele, Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the Univ... | [
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Washington Library Destroyed by Fire | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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Crypt Directly Above Marilyn Monroe's Up For Sale | [
"Interesting in \"sleeping\" above Marilyn Monroe for eternity? We'd be remiss if we didn't pass along the news that the Los Angeles crypt directly above actress Marilyn Monroe's is being auctioned on eBay. The high bid right now is $4.5 million. There are six days left to get in a bid. The seller is widow Elsie Po... | [
"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Top Stories: Manning Sentencing; DEA Settles Abandonment Case | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kurdish Fighters Begin Using Turkish Crossing To Reach Kobani. -- Zambian President Dies While Being Treated Abroad. -- Royals Force Game 7, Rest Bullpen In Dominant 10-0 Win. And here are more early headlines: Nurse Plans To Sue Over Maine Ebola Quarantine Rules. (USA ... | npr | {
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Embedded: Capital Gazette | [
"In June 2018, five people were killed at The Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md. We followed the surviving staff for three years to find out what life is like after a mass shooting."
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Arctic Oil Drilling/ Permian-triassic Extinction | [
"Guests: Luann Becker <LEM>Visiting Assistant Professor, Geology, University of Washington Seattle, Washington</LEM> Roger Herrera <LEM>Washington D.C. Coordinator, Arctic Power, Anchorage, Alaska</LEM> Melinda Pierce <LEM>Senior Washington Representative, Sierra Club, Washington, DC</LEM> This week, Senate Re... | [
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Public Schools Prepare to Educate Kids with Autism | [
"Like a lot of 11-year-olds, Austin Wright likes junk food. This handsome redhead munches on chips and squirms on the couch next to his mother, Sara Wright, while she talks about how she and her husband, Jerry, learned that Austin had autism. She says that by the time Austin was 3, his vocabulary was limited to a... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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PG&E Power Outages Update | [
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Why Do Cargo Planes Have Spottier Safety Records? | [
"Audie Cornish talks with Alan Levin, a Bloomberg News reporter covering aviation safety and the Federal Aviation Administration, about cargo plane safety and why cargo plane accidents appear to be increasing worldwide"
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On Kids And Screens, A Middle Way Between Fear And Hype | [
"School's out, and a lot of parents are getting through the long summer days with extra helpings of digital devices. How should we feel about that? Well, if you're a faithful reader of NPR Ed we don't blame you for being a little conflicted. On the one hand, electronic toys for babies fall short in educational bene... | [
"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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Japanese Journalist Is Freed After 3 Years As Captive In Syria | [
"Japan's government has confirmed that a Japanese journalist who was reportedly taken hostage in Syria in 2015, has been freed and is now in Turkey. Foreign Minister Taro Kono says Japanese diplomats met with 44-year-old Jumpei Yasuda at an immigration center in Antakya, in southern Turkey. Yasuda has been there si... | [
"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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Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiations Stalled After Nearly 2 Weeks | [
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First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969 | [
"The \"profession\" of rock criticism was still in its tender adolescence in 1969. Daily newspapers were beginning to hire writers to cover pop, rock and what was sometimes described as \"youth culture.\" Alternative weeklies like the Village Voice became trusted early warning systems for new bands. And Rolling Sto... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Mutual Fund Bargains | [
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Hey, [Insert Name Here], Check Out These Campaign Fundraising Emails | [
"Email campaign fundraising is tricky. How do you avoid the dreaded spam folder? Should you ask for a lot or a little? Should you sound urgent or casual? There is definitely a method to the madness of sending out the right email. Candidates painstakingly test every detail of an email ahead of time to determine whic... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Who Says French Food Can't Be Friendly? | [
"Think of \"fine French cuisine\" and you imagine pressed linen tablecloths, a lineup of wine glasses, tuxedoed waiters ferrying trays of oysters or silver-domed serving dishes. It's an experience that has persisted for generations: formal, classical and expensive. But the definition of the quintessential French d... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Italy's 5-Star Movement Leads In Polls, But Some Past Supporters Vow 'Never Again' | [
"In Italy, polls ahead of Sunday's general elections suggest the maverick 5-Star Movement is more popular than any other party. Founded in 2009 on an anti-establishment platform by Beppe Grillo, a vitriolic comedian, it's setting its sights on heading Italy's next government. 5-Star claims to be an Internet-based d... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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Ankara Steps Up Efforts to Control Avian Flu | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Less Choice For Medicare Patients | [
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Plastic Surgeons Say Demand Is Surging For Chin Enhancements | [
"Chin up. Literally. A big group of plastic surgeons say that chin enhancement was the fastest growing surgical procedure they performed for cosmetic purposes in the U.S. last year — up 71 percent to 20,680 operations. Now, it's still a small number, overall, compared with breast augmentation, the No. 1 procedure a... | [
"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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'Midsummer Madness': That's | [
"\"Midsummer madness\": That's one way that the finale of the Symphony No. 102 by Haydn has been described. We may already be into September, but Leonard Slatkin will conjure up some of that midsummer madness in a performance of the finale with the Philharmonia Orchestra. (RCA 09026-68424-2)"
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Does Italy Just Need A Little Breathing Room? | [
"Is Italy fundamentally unable to pay off its debts and bound to default sooner or later? Or does the country just need a little breathing room to get its act together? This is a key question, and not only for Europe. Italy's economy (and outstanding debt) is so much bigger than those of the other troubled euro-zon... | [
"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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Report: Homelessness Among Children Up 38 Percent Since 2007 | [
"More than 1.6 million American children were homeless at some point in 2010, the nonprofit National Center on Family Homelessness reports today, adding that the number is about a 38 percent increase from 2007. The figure, which includes children under the age of 18 who are living with one or more parents or caregi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Flight From Paris To Cairo Disappears From Radar Over Mediterranean. -- Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Says Chinese Jets Dangerously Intercepted U.S. Military Jet. (CNN) House Panel... | npr | {
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Coldplay, Katy Perry and More New Releases | [
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Amid Tsunami Relief, Hopes of Indonesian Peace Talks | [
"The crisis caused by the tsunami in Aceh Province, Indonesia raises the possibility of opening peace talks between the government and separatist rebels. A government spokesman in Jakarta suggested talks could begin before the end of the month."
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One Hundred Years of Henry Fonda | [
"Stage and screen actor Henry Fonda was born 100 years ago this month. <EM>The Oregonian</EM> newspaper's film critic, Shawn Levy, has written about Fonda's life. He offers perspective on a diverse and utterly American film icon."
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Bernie Sanders Just Drew A Huge Crowd. How Does It Measure Up? | [
"Call it the latest sign of \"Bernie-mentum\" — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' latest event in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday drew an estimated 10,000 supporters. He packed the arena at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the liberal college town. Sanders said last month that he was \"stunned\" by the lar... | [
"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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1967 Was 'The Year Of Aretha Franklin' | [
"They called it the Summer of Love. Nostalgia for the summer of 1967 and its impact on American pop culture is spawning a string of ceremonial retrospectives, from New York's Whitney Museum of Art to an entire issue of Rolling Stone magazine. The season of \"free love\" rocked traditional norms of morality, strengt... | [
"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Fresh Air Weekend: Pen-Pal Passion Is Revived In Broadway's 'She Loves Me' | [
"A revival of the musical<em> She Loves Me</em> recently opened on Broadway. Director Scott Ellis and lyricist Sheldon Harnick (of<em> Fiddler on the Roof</em> fame) join <em>Fresh Air. Originally published March 15, 2016.</em>"
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Behind The 'Model Minority,' An American Struggle | [
"The Pew Research Center says Asian-Americans are now the fastest-growing ethnic and immigrant group in the United States: 18 million Americans, almost 6 percent of the population. Pew says Asian-Americans also tend to be the most educated and prosperous. But most Asians didn't arrive in the United States as grad s... | [
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Why Some Nursing Homes Are Devastated By COVID-19 While Others Remain Untouched | [
"The federal government says that the worst outbreaks of COVID-19 are associated with low-rated nursing homes. A Harvard study says the disease took a toll regardless of quality. Which is right?"
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Returning To Work: The Satisfaction Of Having A Job | [
"Part of an ongoing series The Labor Department reported on Wednesday that first-time claims for unemployment benefits jumped by 27,000 last week. That's a setback for a labor market that has been improving in recent months. Ray Meyer, 55, is a sign of that improvement. He landed a job after more than two years of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Comedians Poke Fun at Pope; Vatican Not Amused | [
"Some Italian comedians have been poking fun at Pope Benedict XVI and other Vatican officials. The Vatican isn't happy about it, but some Italian newspapers are taking them to task for being overly sensitive."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Politics And The Trade War | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Vancouver Is An Olympic Wipeout For Russians | [
"For years, the Winter Olympics were the Soviet Union's stage. Between 1956 and 1988, the Soviets won the most medals at seven out of nine Winter Games. Even after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, Russians expected success from their athletes, especially in sports such as figure skating and hockey. And that ex... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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What's Driving College Costs Higher? | [
"Just days before student loan rates are set to double for millions of Americans, President Obama and congressional leaders haven't reached an agreement on legislation to keep those rates at 3.4 percent. The debate reflects the growing concern over the debt burden many take on to get a college education. About two-... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Speaking the Language of Immigration Debate | [
"Michele Norris talks with Frank Luntz, communications advisor to congressional Republicans. He has a book coming out at the end of the year, <em>Words that Work</em>. Luntz talks about the use of language in the ongoing immigration debate."
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Corporate Lawyers Who Become Judges Less Likely To Side With Workers, Study Says | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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'It's Going To Impact Thousands Of Jobs': Winter Freeze Devastates Farmers In Texas | [
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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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Safety of Chinese Goods at Issue for U.S. | [
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Commuters Moving Farther Out for American Dream | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice | [
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