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Economist: U.S. Trying To Find 'Cruising Altitude' | [
"Economists declared the recession over sometime last summer. So what accounts for today's slipping stocks and gloomy national psyche? Economist Lakshman Achuthan talks with host Guy Raz about the two kinds of workers emerging from the recovery, as well fears that the nation might not regain enough jobs before the ... | [
"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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New Initiative Hopes To Connect Qualified Students With College Know-How | [
"Thousands of qualified students from low-income backgrounds don't attend college because they don't have the information they need to apply. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with former New York City Schools chancellor Harold Levy about a program, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, which aims to use the Internet to lin... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Chinese Year Of The Dragon Postage Stamp Deemed 'Too Ferocious' | [
"To welcome the Year of the Dragon, China's postal service plans to release commemorative postage stamps featuring the fabled beast. But many customers are finding the image to be a little over the top. Here are some reactions cited by China's Xinhua news agency: \"'The moment I saw the design of the dragon stamp ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jordan Strikes At ISIS; Obama Said To Be Preparing To Request War Powers. -- Pilots Of Doomed Taipei Flight Faced Problems With Both Engines. And here are more early headlines: French, German Leaders To Fly To Moscow To Discuss Ukraine. (Telegraph) Heavy \"Pineapple Exp... | npr | {
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First Listen: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, 'Gone Girl (Motion Picture Soundtrack)' | [
"When British musician, film composer and audio engineer Atticus Ross found his band 12 Rounds signed to Trent Reznor's now-defunct Nothing Records, it proved to be a windfall for both artists. While the 12 Rounds album Reznor helped produce was left unfinished, Ross soon found himself working within Nine Inch Nail... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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Mystery novelist JAN WILLEM VAN DE WETERING (pronounced Yon-VIL-em VAN de VETering) Born in ... | [
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"From a newly reissued C-D of a recording first made in 1963, the Utah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maurice Abravanel, (ab-RAHV-uhn-uhl) performs \"In the Village\" by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (MEEK-aisle ipp-awl-ITOFV - ee-VAUGHAN-ofv). (Vanguard Classics SVC-8)"
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A Firefighter Is Killed In California Wildfire Sparked By Gender Reveal Party | [
"A firefighter was killed Thursday in California's El Dorado Fire, according to officials at the San Bernardino National Forest. \"Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time,\" forest officials said in a statement. The cause is under investigation, and the name of ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Attacks, Reprisals And Church Burnings As Egypt Teeters -- Reports: Mubarak Might Be Freed While Awaiting New Trial -- 'U.K. Puppets' Detained His Partner, NSA Leak Reporter Says -- Has Voyager 1 Left The Solar System? -- Book News: John Hollander, Master Of Poetic Forms, Dies... | npr | {
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Paul Schrader & Ethan Hawke On 'First Reformed' | [
"Schrader wrote and directed the new film 'First Reformed,' which stars Hawke as a pastor having a crisis of faith. Schrader also wrote 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull.' \"I was intoxicated by action and empathy, sex and violence,\" Schrader says of his early work. \"And these are not [themes] in the transcendental ... | [
"Stories: 1) Philip Seymour Hoffman On The Benefits Of 'Doubt' 2) Dustin Lance Black, Inspired By Harvey Milk 3) 'Two Lovers': Love And Trouble, All In One"
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When Thinking Energy Production, Think Local | [
"A major transformation in the way energy is being made, delivered and used in the U.S. is underway. In Maine a pilot project is highlighting a new way to disrupt utilities’s traditional business models. A startup company in the state averted the need to build a costly new transmission line by proposing to sa... | [
"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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We Are So Small At Times | [
"Driving home from work I heard the story. I work at a hospital, in which breaking the news, seeing deceased beings as well as extremely ill people is an usual daily event. What is so thouching is the perspective, it captivating me... made me come home, run up the stairs and hug my husband. We just do not know w... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Hubble Space Telescope | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Dr. Robert Williams, former director of the Space Telescope Science Institute, about the 10th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble's performance was hindered by technical difficulties its first few years in orbit, the telescope has provided scientists with mountain... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Ciao, Bella: Trump, Italian Piazzas And Carly Fiorina's 'Face' | [
"Che faccia brutta! Between catcalls and \"Ciao, Bellas,\" it's a refrain heard in Italian piazzas in hushed, and sometimes not so hushed, side conversations between men scoping out women. It's usually coupled with Shakespearean dramatization with one guy putting his hand to his stomach while he's bending over like... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Top 10 Cultural Trends of 2007 | [
"John Powers, Fresh Air critic at large, weighs in on the trends of '07: political campaigns, Iraq movies failing at the box office, HBO's The Sopranos, stories about hitting the road, the TMZing of America, jocks gone wild, hip sentimentality, the nightly ideological news, atheist chic and the writers strike."
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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Lawmakers In Venezuela Suspend Political Trial Of President Maduro | [
"In Venezuela, the opposition-led Congress suspended a political trial of President Maduro as the government freed several jailed political activists."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Last Big Night Of the Primaries, In 5 Headlines. -- Clinton Touts Historic Night As Sanders Vows To Fight On. And here are more early headlines: Ex-CIA Agent Faces Prison In Italy Over U.S. Kidnappings. (AP) Papua New Guinea Police Shoot At Student Protesters, Death... | npr | {
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Outspoken Russian Diva And Muse Galina Vishnevskaya Dies At 86 | [
"Galina Vishnevskaya, once called the \"Russian Maria Callas\" for her electrifying interpretations, has died at her country home near Moscow. The soprano had been suffering from heart problems in the past few years; according to a spokesperson for the opera center Vishnevskaya founded in Moscow, she died surrounde... | [
"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Marines Launch New Inquiry into Civilian Deaths | [
"The Marine Corps announces a second investigation into the deaths of unarmed civilians in Iraq. The first incident -- which left 24 Iraqis dead in the town of Haditha -- happened in November. The second occurred in April, in a town west of Baghdad. Investigators say that seven Marines and a Navy medical corpsman ... | [
"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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Schiavo Update: Parents Suffer Legal Setbacks | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports on the latest developments in the case of Terri Schiavo, who has lingered in a persistent vegetative state for 15 years. On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court and a federal judge in Florida refused to order to re-connect the feeding tube keeping the severely brain-damaged woman alive."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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The Joy and Pain in Beethoven's Big Fugue | [
"The members of the Borromeo Quartet are regular visitors to WGBH. To hear and see them perform has always felt to me like taking a private tour through a composer's mind. They probe and analyze from every angle until they discover how to best unveil the psychological, physical, and spiritual states that a great pi... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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New Boundaries Cut Volunteers Off From Migrants In Greece | [
"Volunteers aiding desperate migrants in Greece are pulling out because under new rules, the asylum-seekers are being herded behind fences and out of the volunteers' reach."
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"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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FDA-Approved Knock-Offs Of Biotech Drugs Could Safely Save Big Bucks | [
"Copycat versions of biotech drugs work just as well as the originals and cost a lot less, according to an analysis of studies of the medicines. The analysis by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that so-called biosimilars — medications that are meant to mimic, and compete with, co... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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1972 Dolphins Finally Get To Meet The President | [
"Host Scott Simon talks with coach Don Shula, who led the 1972 Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season. Shula and 31 members of that team visited the White House Tuesday."
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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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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: The War on Junk Food; A Slap in Madison; and Dinner with All the President's Friends."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart | [
"Since its creation in 1994, Amazon has grown far beyond books. It has become almost synonymous with online shopping, while building a large physical footprint of warehouses and stores, a workforce of more than 600,000 people and a cloud business used extensively by the U.S. government, among others. Amazon is not ... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Drought Worsens Famine and AIDS Crisis in Africa | [
"Host Bob Edwards and Ken Hackett of Catholic Relief Services discuss the looming hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa. Hackett says millions of Africans already are affected by drought and could be without food by March. Making the problem worse is the AIDS pandemic. He says relief agencies desp... | [
"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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'Productivity' Apps Motivate With A Dose Of Punishment | [
"Thorin Klosowski, of the blog Lifehacker, tells Audie Cornish about some smartphone apps that motivate you to get out of bed or go to the gym with a special dose of punishment."
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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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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
"A little political intrigue for the end of the week, as a newspaper report suggests California¿s most recognizable conservative lawmaker may be considering a run for Congress from Sacramento.\nWashington, D.C. based Roll Call reports today that state Sen. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) may run for the U.S. House... | [
"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Antibiotic Use In Animals | [
"Guests: Stuart Levy Director, Center for Adaptation Genetics and Drug Resistance Tufts University Boston, Massachusetts David Bell Assistant to the Director for Antimicrobial Resistance National Center for Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, Georgia Lyle ... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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'Little House On The Prairie' Author Is 150 | [
"It is the 150th year of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birth — and a good time to check back on one of our favorite childhood series."
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"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Friday Comedy: Kevin Hart | [
"This week on Friday Comedy, NPR's Tavis Smiley laughs it up with comedian Kevin Hart, co-executive producer and star of the new sitcom <EM>The Big House</EM>."
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Berlusconi Apologizes to Wife After Public Chiding | [
"Italians enjoyed a real-life soap opera this week. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi saw fit to apologize to his wife after she wrote a letter to an Italian newspaper complaining about his sexist behavior."
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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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Suspect In Berlin Christmas Market Attack Fatally Shot By Italian Police | [
"The man believed to have driven a hijacked truck into a Christmas market in Berlin has been shot dead by police in Italy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Brazil's Senate Prepares For Final Vote On Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment. -- Trump To Meet With Mexican President Ahead Of Speech. And here are more early headlines: A Hurricane Is Bearing Down On Hawaii. (CPHC) Islamic State Says Top Official Killed In Syria. (CNN) Typh... | npr | {
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Since Post-Vietnam Era, Fewer Veterans In Congress | [
"The camaraderie that veterans talk about used to be true in Congress too — partly because many members had served in the military. But today's Congress has very few veterans in its ranks, about 20 percent, compared with more than three-quarters in the post-Vietnam era. What does that number mean politically."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Judge Sides With University In Legal Fight With Student Newspaper | [
"The judge presiding over an open records fight between the University of Kentucky and its own student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, has sided with the university. In his Tuesday ruling, Fayette Circuit Court Judge Thomas Clark agreed with the University of Kentucky that there is no way to release investigative d... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Ecologist's Dream: A (Safe) Volcanic Eruption | [
"New activity at Mount St. Helens -- from pluming steam to oozing lava -- has geologists monitoring the Washington state volcano closely. The gradual eruption that began in September, the first in 18 years, has some worried about explosions, ash and mudflows. But ecologist Charlie Crisafulli, who has studied Moun... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Wildfires In The West | [
"Wildfires are causing major problems in ten western states. The National Interagency Fire Center has put fire danger in the West at the maximum alert level. Host Alex Chadwick talks with Don Smurthwaite, a public information officer with the center in Boise, Idaho."
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The Austin 100: Jade Bird | [
"Hometown: Smallfield, England Genre: Americana Why We're Excited: Young country singer Jade Bird titled her debut EP Something American, and it sure sounds like truth in advertising — but she's from the U.K., not Nashville or Austin. She showcases remarkable songwriting chops throughout the EP, not to mention a so... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Veterans In Philadelphia Create Support Network For Readjusting To Civilian Life | [
"It’s well-known that many returning service members feel like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is failing them. There are the long wait times to get appointments at the VA, a healthcare philosophy that some say is overly reliant on medication and a high rate of suicide among veterans. In Philadelphia,... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Parade Of Goofballs 2016: Can JoJo Find A Prince In A Haystack? | [
"[Note: This is where a spoiler warning would usually go, but in this case, the warning is this: it's a post about The Bachelorette. You should only read it if you're interested in a post about The Bachelorette. If you're not interested in a post about The Bachelorette, I can recommend this story about a snowy owl ... | [
"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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Will Egypt's Democracy Survive New President? | [
"Weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em> guest host Jacki Lyden speaks with Georgetown University professor Samer Shehata about how Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's newly created powers might mean for the country's democracy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Missouri Primary Upset, Overseas COVID-19 Relief Checks | [
"Thousands in Beirut are reeling from a massive explosion. A longtime incumbent loses in Missouri's Democratic Primary. And, some U.S COVID-19 relief checks were sent to non-American workers overseas."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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Motivating Kids In Schools | [
"In another of our stories about Emerson Junior High school in Yonkers, New York, NPR's Barbara Mantel reports on efforts by teachers there to deal with a group of kids who are falling further and further behind in their schoolwork. Teachers have tried a number of methods to get this particular class to do their wo... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Wax Idols Fight Against The Dying Of The Light In 'Scream' | [
"Hether Fortune's punk daring has long been in the tension and held release, with lyrics intentionally (and tastefully) choked by post-punk gloom. On Wax Idols' thematically empathetic American Tragic, released in 2015, there was an invitation, still detached in dark synths and cloaked atmospheres. There was an ope... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Retired NASA Agent Aims To Account For All 50 Moon Rocks | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks to former NASA investigator Joe Gutheinz about his quest to track down missing moon rocks brought back to Earth by the Apollo 11 mission."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Child-Endangerment Case | [
"NPR's Tovia Smith reports on a child-endangerment case making waves in Massachusetts. Out of concern for her unborn child, the state has detained a woman whose religion doesn't acknowledge modern medicine. Now women's rights advocates are worried the decision may have far-reaching implications for the possibility ... | [
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Mitch Albom Writes New Book, 'Human Touch,' To Fundraise For COVID-19 Relief In Detroit | [
"Award-winning author and philanthropist Mitch Albom is known for his best-selling works “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” both of which explore what it means to be human. Now, in the midst of COVID-19, Albom has released a new book — chapter by chapter — that he wrote in real time. “... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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'Lost' Is The Most Important Show Of The Decade. Why? Because It's Doomed. | [
"While reading this discussion between TV critics Maureen Ryan, Alan Sepinwall, and James Poniewozik, I was reminded of the thought I had while mainlining the fifth season of Lost this weekend. As I've gone back and given Lost a full viewing after dipping in and out over the first three seasons or so, one thing has... | [
"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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What's The Antidote To Political Apathy? | [
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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David Gray, Developing New Textures of Pop | [
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Filmically Perfect: "DOUBLE INDEMNITY" (1944) | [
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"Film critic DAVID THOMSON and filmmaker and director JAMES TOBACK. They interview each other for a revival of round table discussion at \"Spoken Word at the Algonquin\" in New York city's famous Algonquin Hotel, and discuss the state of moviemaking and movie criticism today. THOMSON's latest book is \"Beneath Mulh... | npr | {
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Coach Details Economic Threats To NFL | [
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"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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Examining Palin's Pentecostal Background | [
"On June 8, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin dropped in on the Wasilla Assembly of God, the church she and her family attended until 2002. During the service, she addressed a group of young missionaries and said she had a \"word\" from the Lord for them. She prayed that Jesus would give them a spirit of wisdom and revelatio... | [
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Egypt To Slaughter Pigs As A Flu Precaution | [
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Vintage Photos Inspire Tales Of 'Peculiar Children' | [
"Author Ransom Riggs started collecting vintage photos at antique stores, flea markets and swap meets all over southern California. Photos from his collection illustrate his best-selling 2011 young adult book “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” as well as the newly released sequel ̶... | [
"Stories: 1) A Brain Scientist With A 'Stroke Of Insight' 2) In 'Summer Hours,' A Handsome View Of The Tomb"
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Love Might Be Blind, But Online Dating Isn't | [
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Trial to Begin in 1964 Killing of Rights Workers | [
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Giant Quake Reveals Japan's Other Unstable Faults | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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U.S. Budget for Iraq Reconstruction Gutted | [
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Sadr's Militia Prepares for Possible U.S. Strikes | [
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Richard Sonnenfeldt, Interpreter At Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, Has Died | [
"A man who saw the horrors of Nazi concentration camps when he helped liberate the prisoners at Dachau and then went on to be the chief American interpreter at the Nuremberg war crimes trials following World War II, has died. Richard Sonnenfeldt was 86. His wife, Barbara, tells the Associated Press that her husband... | [
"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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Search Goes on for Missing U.S. Soldiers | [
"Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops were conducting a massive search Monday for three missing American soldiers captured in an ambush last week south of Baghdad, the Iraqi army said. A group calling itself the Islamic State of Iraq, believed to have ties to al-Qaida, claims to have captured the three soldiers durin... | [
"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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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"As much fun as the Tiny Desk Concerts series can be, not every show is tailor-made for Friday afternoon. We love quiet guys with guitars, but when you're mere hours from the weekend, you want something a little livelier to get the blood pumping. As fate would have it, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars rolled throug... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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N.H. To The Unemployed: Try An Unpaid Internship | [
"Electropac, a firm that makes printed circuit boards in New Hampshire, once had 500 paid employees. Today, it has 34. But thanks to a state program for the unemployed, it also now offers unpaid internships. Across the country, unpaid internships are on the rise for older adults looking to change careers or rebound... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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For Cairo Protesters, 'The Revolution Is Not Over' | [
"From Cairo's Tahrir Square, where three days of clashes between authorities and thousands of protesters have left more than 20 people dead and more than 1,700 injured, NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson says the Egyptians who have taken to the streets again: \"Want an acknowledgement that what has been happening\" — con... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Katrina Takes Measure of Bush Political Capital | [
"Before Katrina menaced the Gulf Coast, the president was suffering the worst job approval ratings of his presidency. Criticism stemming from the war in Iraq, rising gasoline prices and the government's slow response to hurricane relief are contributing to the low approval ratings."
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Belmont Learning Center | [
"NPR's Robert Smith reports from Los Angeles, where school district officials will decide today whether to continue building the most expensive high school in the country. The L.A. School District has already sunk about 160 million dollars into building the Belmont Learning Center, but the building site is an aband... | [
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What Would A Debt Default Mean For US Bond Holders? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Yangtze River Dolphin May Be Extinct | [
"The rare Yangtze River dolphin in China is now believed to be extinct, due to pollution and human activity. After a six-week search, an international team of researchers couldn't find any evidence that the species still exists. Samuel Turvey, a conservation biologist who took part in the search, talks with Alex Ch... | [
"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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Teamsters, SEIU Split from AFL-CIO: Part 2 | [
"Ed Gordon analyzes the impact of the decision by the Teamsters and SEIU to leave the AFL-CIO umbrella union group with Steve Lerner of the Service Employees International Union, and with Martin Ludlow of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor."
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VICTORIA PRICE is the daughter of actor Vincent Price, who was best known as the "king of horr... | [
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"Film historian DAVID J. SKAL. He's an expert on the horror film genre. His books include Hollywood Gothic: The Tangled Web of Dracula from Novel to Stage to Screen (W.W. Norton) and The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror (Penguin, paperback). His newest book (written in collaboration with Elias Savada) is ... | npr | {
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When It Comes To War, Humor Helps Us Survive | [
"<em>Water by the Spoonful</em> is this year's winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It's a play about addiction, memory, and the Iraq War. Host Michel Martin speaks with playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes, who says that her people don't have to wallow in misery, that we can laugh, even in our darkest moments."
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Iraq Official Says Torture Claims Exaggerated | [
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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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Cellist Gary Hoffman And | [
"Cellist Gary Hoffman and pianist Andre Watts perform the \"Arpeggione\" (ahr- pej-jee-OH-nay) Sonata in A minor, D. 821, by Franz Schubert. The performance was part of a Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert in January in Alice Tully Hall at New York's Lincoln Center. (Leszek Wojcik Recordings)"
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"We add one more musician to the mix. This is a performance of music by Jean Francaix. Colin Jacobsen, violist Nicholas Cords, and cellist Eric Jacobsen play Francaix's \"String Trio.\""
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Principal Has Been There, and Played Hooky Too | [
"As principal of Facing History, a high school in New York City, Gillian Smith says she doesn't want her students to make the same mistakes she did. Smith herself was a truant as a kid; she had to finish high school at an alternative school. Now, as principal, she's looking for innovative and collaborative ways t... | [
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Supreme Court Upholds University Of Texas' Affirmative Action Program | [
"In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the University of Texas' affirmative action program. \"The race-conscious admissions program in use at the time of petitioner's application is lawful under the Equal Protection Clause,\" the court held. For the second time, Abigail Noel Fisher, w... | [
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Skilling Awaits Sentence in Enron Case | [
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Court Mulls Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparity | [
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"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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What's Next For Reddit? | [
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A Symphony of Resistance | [
"The Arab Spring erupted ten years ago when a wave of \"pro-democracy\" protests spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The effects of the uprisings reverberated around the world as regimes fell in some countries, and civil war began in others. This week, we remember the years leading up to the Arab Sp... | [
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Hurricane Dorian Causes Widespread Destruction In The Bahamas | [
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Feds Knew About Medicare Advantage Overcharges Years Ago | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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'Full Frontal' Showrunner: 'It's A Feminist Show Because We Are All Feminists' | [
"Comedian Samantha Bee made her name on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and now her name is on her own show. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee is a weekly, half-hour show that riffs on the news. It premiered Monday on TBS. Bee is currently the only late night TV host who's a woman, something the show took on from the... | [
"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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Senate Takes Up Gay Marriage Ban Debate | [
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Looking At Middle School Through Grown-Up Glasses In 'PEN15' | [
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"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Pink Martini: A Tale Of Two Songs | [
"The band Pink Martini draws its influences from a wide variety of places and music genres, which its members credit in part to their international audience. For its latest record, Splendor in the Grass, the Portland-based band found inspiration for two of its songs from an unlikely place: a sheet of music left on ... | [
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Six-Point Syria Plan On The Brink Of Failure | [
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The Secret Ingredient | [
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Riz Ahmed On Rapping, Acting And Being His (Sometimes Shirtless) 'Most Complex Self' | [
"Riz Ahmed is everywhere. He's on the big screen as the co-star of comic-book blockbuster Venom. He's in a modern Western, The Sisters Brothers. He was the first South Asian man to win an acting Emmy, for his role as Nasir in the HBO drama The Night of. He's on magazine covers — he might even be your Internet bae. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Americans Will Soon Be Able To Go To Their 2nd Most Popular Travel Destination | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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The Stories In 'Reality' Have Some Bite | [
"You don't have to be a full-on Luddite to have a healthy fear of technology. Anyone who's seen movies like Ring or Videodrome, or television shows like Westworld or Black Mirror, might find themselves a little creeped out by the gadgets, programs and apps that have taken over our lives, especially over the last ye... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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U.S. Mayors Concerned About Fiscal Cliff Cuts | [
"The two biggest fears of the fiscal cliff are defense cuts and tax hikes. The nation's mayors say the devastating effects of automatic cuts reach further than the Defense Department — right into their own cities. Steve Inskeep talks to the Democratic Mayor of Charleston, S.C., Jospeh Riley and Republican Mayor Sco... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Nudging Young Women To Think About Fertility | [
"Since 2004, when Christy Jones launched Extend Fertility, the first U.S. company to market egg freezing as a lifestyle choice, thousands of people have contacted her and hundreds have undergone the procedure. But there's a troublesome disconnect. The average age of those inquiring is 34 1/2, an ideal time to put ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Sen. Susan Collins Faces Pressure On Kavanaugh | [
"Maine Sen. Susan Collins is used to being the key vote on big issues. As the controversy around Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh has heated up, so has the pressure on Collins back home."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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VIDEO: British Prime Minister Flubs Letterman's British History Pop Quiz | [
"British Prime Minister David Cameron is in New York to address the U.N.'s General Assembly, and dropped by the Late Show last night to chat with David Letterman. It probably didn't go quite as Cameron expected. After taking up serious topics like British participation in the euro, gun control and relations with Am... | [
"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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Amir ElSaffar And Two Rivers On JazzSet | [
"\"I feel as though there's almost two streams going through my veins, two bloodstreams,\" says trumpeter and composer Amir ElSaffar, leader of Two Rivers. \"A lot of my life has been about reconciling the two.\" Born in 1977 to an Iraqi father and an American mother, ElSaffar was an eighth-grader at a Lutheran sch... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Dwight Yoakam Looks To The Past — And Prince | [
"Dwight Yoakam definitely doesn't need to pad his resume. He's recorded more than 22 albums — and sold over 25 million. He's received 21 Grammy nominations. He's worked with everyone from Johnny Cash and Buck Owens to Kid Rock and Jack White. He's starred in films like Sling Blade and Panic Room. And he's written a... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Democratic Strategist and Congressman Rahm Emanuel | [
"Rahm Emanuel, an Illinois congressman and chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, explains his plan for the future of the Democratic Party and the broader American political system. Emanuel is a former senior advisor to Bill Clinton and co-author of \"The Plan: Big Ideas for America.\" [pre-recor... | [
"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Gingrich's Unconventional White House Bid: A Retrospective | [
"Newt Gingrich has experienced a long slide since March 6, when he won Georgia's Republican primary. It was his second and final victory of the campaign season, but Gingrich fought to stay in the race through a Southern strategy that never caught on. On Wednesday, a source close to the Gingrich campaign told NPR th... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Chad's Former President Convicted Of War Crimes In Senegal Trial | [
"Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity, including rape and sexual slavery, during his rule. He has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reed Brody of the Human Rights Watch, who has been working on this case."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Impeachment Inquiry Enters New Phase With House Judiciary Committee | [
"The impeachment process moved into a new phase with the House Judiciary Committee hearing with legal scholars discussing what constitutes an impeachable offense. Democrats are sorting out next steps."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Evidence Points To Chemical Weapon Use In Syria | [
"While the use of chemical weapons by Syria's government forces remains officially unproven, many analysts say there are strong signs indicating their use. Host Rachel Martin talks with Gary Samore, a former White House coordinator for arms control and weapons of mass destruction, about how the claims are being eva... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Journalist Anthony Shadid | [
"Anthony Shadid, foreign correspondent for 'The Washington Post.' Before working for the <EM>Post</EM>, he was a correspondent at <EM>The Boston Globe</EM>'s Washington bureau. He spent nine years with Associated Press, five of them in Cairo. He is the author of <EM>Legacy of the Prophet: Despots, Democrats, and th... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Ted Talk, Slow Bern, Queen B Stings"
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