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Other Hostages Are In Danger, White House Official Says | [
"Kelly McEvers talks to Ben Rhodes, President Obama's deputy national security adviser, about White House foreign policy following the brutal killing of an American journalist by Islamist militants."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lights Out, It Was A Memorable Super Bowl -- Royal Recovery: Remains ID'd As Those Of King Richard III -- VIDEO: 'Today You Can See That I'm Alive,' Says Malala, Girl Shot By Taliban -- Book News: Myanmar Celebrates As Censorship Recedes; And Oh Those Seussian Hats Other stori... | npr | {
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NASA Grounds Shuttles as Lost Foam Detected | [
"NASA grounds the space shuttle fleet after analysis revealed that a piece of foam broke loose during the liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery Tuesday. Agency officials said the problem that doomed the 2003 Columbia flight resurfaced, but Discovery is not at risk."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Post-Saddam Revenge Factor Worries Iraq Observers | [
"Human rights groups fear the aftermath of a war in Iraq could create a climate of revenge among Iraqis who have suffered under Saddam Hussein's government. Some Iraqi exiles downplay the issue, but other observers say the Bush administration must be prepared to address post-war vendettas. NPR's Michele Kelemen rep... | [
"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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In Libyan Conflict, Is Endgame A Stalemate? | [
"Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and the forces loyal to him are still getting pounded. Since Operation Odyssey Dawn began last Saturday, more than 160 cruise missiles have been launched, and jet fighters from at least four countries have dropped bombs on targets all across Libya. But is the operation achieving its g... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Mind Your Own Business | [
"-- Commentator Jim Sollisch thinks a person's sex life is their own business. Whether you're an average citizen or the president of the United States, sex between two consenting adults should not be a matter for prosecution. He says we have the right not to incriminate ourselves, and we should add the right not to... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Germans Worry Volkswagen's Problems Could Drag Down Country's Economy | [
"Following revelations that Volkswagen cheated on emissions tests, the automaker is anticipating a decline in sales. VW is cutting production and freezing hiring."
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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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What It's Like To Be 'Facing Ali' | [
"The Greatest, The Champ, The Louisville Lip ... legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was known for his swift blows and even swifter trash-talk. Filmmaker Pete McCormack talks about his documentary <em>Facing Ali</em>, in which he describes Ali's career, and profiles the athletes who found themselves in the ring with the ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall? YouTube, YouTube, YouTube | [
"Last night at Carnegie Hall, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra debuted under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, who called the project \"somewhere between a classical music summit conference, Scout Jamboree, with an element of speed dating.\" For more about the d... | [
"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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'You're an Animal, Viskovitz' | [
"Alessandro Boffa is a Russian-born Italian biologist, whose book of stories, <EM>You're an Animal, Viskovitz</EM>, has been translated into English by John Casey. Alan Cheuse brings us a review. (2:00) The book is published by Knopf."
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's Amazon!; The Holy Doorman; Father Stealthmas."
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Trucking Gives Reason For Economic Optimism | [
"One little-noticed measure of economic growth is the Truck Tonnage Index. The latest reading shows that trucks are carrying more goods, and that suggests the economy is doing well enough to avoid a recession."
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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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7 Insurers Alleged To Have Discriminated Against HIV Patients | [
"The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurers from discriminating against people with serious illnesses, but some marketplace plans sidestep that taboo by making the drugs that people with HIV need unavailable or unaffordable, complaints filed recently with the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civi... | [
"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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Mueller Hands His Caseload To Congress, As Impeachment Calls Grow Louder | [
"After two years of silence, special counsel and former FBI Director Robert Mueller spoke for 10 minutes Wednesday morning. By the end, he had resigned and handed his caseload to Congress. The man who headed the sweeping investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign, the Trump campaign's role and the... | [
"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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Olympic Drug Testers Face Hurdles | [
"Evidence of performance-enhancing drugs and hormones is likely to be found during tests of athletes at the Athens Olympics. But doping officials fear use of several designer steroids for which there are no tests. And on the horizon: \"gene doping,\" bio-engineering athletes for strength and speed. NPR's Richard Kn... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Kara Walker Rattles Art World Again | [
"Kara Walker is a controversial artist known best for her large black-and-white silhouettes that deal with issues of racism, slavery, sex and liberation. She's received plenty of flack for it. Farai Chideya visits the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to talk with Walker about her exhibition, \"My Complement, My Enemy, ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Soldiers Return Home | [
"Youth Radio captures the voices of two soldiers who have returned home after deployments in Iraq: Army Spcs. Christian McArthur and Kevin Walters. They talk about how their lives have changed and what it's like to make the transition back life in the U.S."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...House Keeper Wanted; Bidin' His Time; Stacked Up On The Runway."
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Will Nico Walker Watch 'Cherry?' Probably Not | [
"The new movie Cherry stars Tom Holland — you might know him as Spider-Man from the Marvel movies. It's directed by Joe and Anthony Russo — their first since directing Avengers: Endgame. Not that any of this meant much to Nico Walker, who wrote the book the movie Cherry is based on. Walker was in prison as the movi... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Tracking the Anthrax Spores | [
"NPR's Richard Knox reports on scientific efforts to track down the source of anthrax. Researchers say it should be possible to find a chemical signature that will answer the question whether it's foreign or domestic."
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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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Current Treatments for Alzheimer's Limited | [
"Several drugs are currently FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer's disease. At best, these drugs lead to only modest improvements in the cognitive functions of patients; none can stop the destruction of brain cells that underlies the illness. Michele Norris surveys the current treatment landscape with Jerry Yesavage o... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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NPR's Nina Totenberg Recalls Breaking Anita Hill's Story In 1991 | [
"In October 1991, NPR's Nina Totenberg broke the story of Anita Hill's allegations of sexual harassment against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. With the HBO movie on the events out this weekend, Totenberg joins us to talk about the events of that fall."
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"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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G7 Meeting Opens In England | [
"World leaders are set to commit at the G7 summit to share at least 1 billion COVID-19 shots with struggling countries around the world. Half of the doses coming from the U.S. and 100 million from the U.K. We get the latest from NPR’s Frank Langfitt in London. This article was originally published on WBUR.org... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star | [
"Mozart took the French tune we know as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, and turned it into a set of variations for piano. Then Max Raimi came along and turned Mozart's keyboard music into a set of variations for strings. That string trio music was part of a recent concert by The American Chamber Players in Athens,... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's Amazon!; The Holy Doorman; Father Stealthmas."
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This Is What A Good NPR Correction Sounds Like | [
"Last Friday, All Things Considered aired a four-minute piece that was an extended on-air correction to an on-air interview that aired two days earlier, about Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee for director of the CIA. As corrections go, it was major. The original mistake was made not by NPR but by ProPublica, ... | [
"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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'Green' BP Station Still Pumps Gas | [
"BP's Helios gas station in Los Angeles is the nation's first \"green\" gas station. It has low-flow toilets, solar panels and a floor made of recycled glass. Still, environmental critics argue you can't get away from its central role: selling gasoline. Rob Schmitz of member station KQED reports. RENEE MONTAGNE, ho... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Republicans Stand Their Ground on Iraq Spending Plan | [
"White House and Congressional negotiators have reached on agreement on an Iraq spending plan. Democrats dropped their demand that the bill contain a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Republican Congressman J. Gresham Barrett of South Carolina explains why Republicans resisted calls for deadlines."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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The challenge of affordable housing | [
"As the Metropolitan Council requires Twin Cities communities to build thousands of units of affordable housing, cities and residents raise concerns about sharing the burden and the opportunity."
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"How the once fairly-stable business of public utilities is changing."
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Most-Read In 2015: The Two-Way Stories That Found The Largest Audiences | [
"It ranges from the serious — even the wonky — to the (arguably) absurd. The list of the Two-Way's most popular stories for 2015 covers that ground, and also includes our coverage of the shocking and tragic attacks in Paris. The Web traffic to these stories ranges from 624,000 page views to more than 2.2 million. A... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Castro Does Not Make May Day Appearance | [
"Today was May Day around the world. In Cuba, hundreds of thousands gathered for Workers Day parades and speeches. But despite widespread speculation that ruler Fidel Castro would appear, he was a no-show. Castro hasn't been seen publicly since having surgery last summer."
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"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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'Shop Talk': Monday Night Football Needs New Song | [
"Civil rights hero Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Harvard Law School's first black tenured professor Derrick Bell, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died this week. And as ESPN decided to drop Hank Williams Junior and his song from Monday Night Football, <em>Tell Me More</em> media fans submitted 2000 suggestions for a new... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Suicide Attack On Shiite Mosque Leaves At Least 29 Dead In Afghanistan | [
"A Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan was stormed during evening prayers Tuesday, torn asunder by grenades and a suicide bomber's detonated vest, law enforcement officials say. By the time the scene had settled at the place of worship, at least 29 people were killed and dozens more were injured. And local officia... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Dallas Police Officers Killed By Snipers: What We Know Friday. -- U.S. Economy Adds 287,000 Jobs In June, Exceeding Expectations. -- 'We're Hurting', Dallas Police Chief David Brown Says. And here are more early headlines: Despite Brexit, Obama Expects UK To Partner Clo... | npr | {
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Director Greta Gerwig On The Parallels Between Her Life And 'Lady Bird' | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Greta Gerwig, the Oscar-nominated director of the film <em>Lady Bird</em> about teenage friendship and complex, sometimes messy, female characters."
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"Stories: 1) Joan Didion: Crafting An Elegy For Her Daughter 2) Bill Nighy: From 'Love Actually' To 'Page Eight'"
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Washington Cherries Star in Chinese Pop Video | [
"Correspondent Austin Jenkins shows us what a Chinese pop star and Northwest cherries have in common."
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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The Chancellor's Hair | [
"NPR's Guy Raz tells John Ydstie about a libel suit filed by German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder against a German news agency, which reported that Schroeder dyes his hair. Schroeder insists he does not."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Crank Caller; Tremendous History Month; The Hairball Group"
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For Divorced Couples, Separate Plans OK To Repay Health Law Tax Credits | [
"This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for repaying premium tax credits for marketplace coverage after a divorce. I have insurance through my federal employee retirement plan. Why should I pay an additional monthly premium for Medicare Part B? Whether as a federal retire... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Lewis' Memoir Describes Being A Teen Mom In College While Raising A Daughter | [
"In the new book <em>Pregnant Girl,</em><strong></strong> Nicole Lewis shares her experience as a Black teenage mother and college student fighting for opportunities for herself and her child."
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"Stories: 1) Coming Out As An 'Undocumented' Immigrant 2) Why Jose Antonio Vargas Should Leave The U.S. 3) 'Project Nim': Monkeying Around With A Chimp"
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Varying Auto Safety Standards Interfere With Trade Negotiations | [
"The U.S. and Europe have different car safety standards. Some of them are small while others are more dramatic. All car makers agree that the different standards are a pain. So why the difference?"
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"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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#1502 - The More You Know | [
"Real understanding requires digging deeper. Latino USA dives in to stories about those trying to access education. We also learn about how stress can hurt us more than we know."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Matthai | [
"A discussion with Nobel Peace Prize-winning biologist Wangari Matthai. (pre-recorded)"
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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The success of The Simpsons TV show | [
"Why The Simpson's remain so popular. Tomorrow the Simpson's first feature film opens in theaters. This follows 18-seasons on the Fox Network making it the longest running sitcom on American TV. We'll talk about how this show has not only changed the television industry, but also has become so ingrained in American... | [
"Meadows was a regular on TVs Saturday Night Live for some 9 years. Leon the Ladies Man, a swingin politically incorrect radio love doctor that he played on the show, is featured in the film <EM>The Ladies Man</EM> which is now out on video."
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Episode #2004: Cockfighting Ban And Jessie Reyez | [
"The U.S. officially outlawed cockfighting in Puerto Rico, late last year, for its cruelty. But locals say it's an integral part of their culture. Also, a new \"How I Made It\" segment with Jessie Reyez."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 | [
"President Trump will visit El Paso, Texas today to console a community in mourning. How will grieving families receive him? Also, a new lawsuit claims the Boy Scouts of America continues to cover up a \"pedophilia epidemic.\" What is the organization doing to root out and report scoutmasters preying on young boys?... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Website Helps Avoid Prom Dress Duplicates | [
"It's time to start worrying about what to wear to the prom, and website Fashism.com may have solved one source of teenage anxiety. It's offering a dibs system for prom dresses. A teenager can lay claim to her perfect gown on the site, which links to users' Facebook accounts. One of its founders told the <em>Boston... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Robust Job Growth Not Expected This Year | [
"Three of President Obama's leading economic advisers were on Capitol Hill to answer questions about a variety of economic issues Tuesday. They warned that U.S. companies are unlikely to hire enough workers to bring down the unemployed rate much this year. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Oh) accused the administration of not ... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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A List Of 5 Songs About ... Lists | [
"Over the past few years, Take Five's theme-based jazz lists have covered a wide variety of subjects. We've covered the careers of legends, the cutting-edge work of up-and-coming artists, styles, periods, holidays, regional scenes and more. Today, Take Five goes \"meta\" and presents a list of songs about... lists.... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Brazilians Turn To Evangelical Church In Rural Town Wracked By Drugs And Poverty | [
"To the outsider, there is a beguiling charm and tranquility about the farming town of Central do Maranhão in northeast Brazil. It's tucked amid the palm groves, mango trees and rice fields that cover the landscape rolling gently toward the Atlantic Ocean, some 30 miles to the north. Yet beneath the surface lies a ... | [
"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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Ex-AG Gonzales: 'I Should Have Been More Engaged' | [
"Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Monday rejected critics' charges that he allowed the Justice Department to become politicized under his watch. Gonzales told host Michel Martin of NPR's Tell Me More that he believes history will favorably judge his tenure as attorney general. But Gonzales, who carried o... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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The 1A Movie Club Sees 'Mangrove' | [
"\"Mangrove\" is the first in a new five-film series called \"Small Axe\" by Steve McQueen. The anthology depicts the West Indian community in London during key events in recent British history. \"Mangrove\" tells the story of a landmark trial that exposed anti-Black racism within London's Metropolitan Police in th... | [
"Stories: 1) An Interview With The Real Sacha Baron Cohen 2) Hardcore Turns Hilariously Awkward In 'Humpday'"
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California Dairies to Stop Doping Cows | [
"California is the nation's number one dairy state, producing more milk than Wisconsin. Recently, board members of the state's largest dairy cooperative announced that their farmers will no longer inject cows with a synthetic growth hormone. Consumer groups are claiming the decision as a victory."
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Monks' Protests Target Burmese Generals | [
"Monks in Myanmar — the nation also known as Burma — have been holding demonstrations seeking the release of political prisoners held by the nation's military regime. Andrew Harding of the BBC tells Melissa Block more about the protests. MELISSA BLOCK, host: A dramatic challenge this week to the military governmen... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ebola Stricken Nurse Appears Well In Video. -- Hong Kong Police Launch Dawn Raid To Dismantle Protest Site. And here are more early headlines: Russia Criticizes Talks With Ukrainian, European Leaders. (NBC) Monster Hurricane Gonzalo Sweeps Close To Bermuda. (NHC) Hawaii... | npr | {
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Marketplace Report: California and Stem-Cell Research | [
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Ruined Beichuan Starts Anew | [
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In Iran Protests, Women Stand Up, Lift Their Hijab, For Their Rights | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm', It Could Be Worst In A Century. Giants Take 2-Game World Series Lead With 'Small Ball,' 'Slap & Score'. And here are more headlines: Both Presidential Candidates Return To Swing State Ohio This Weekend. (USA Today) Sununu Changes Statement ... | npr | {
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The First Two-Handed Performance | [
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President Trump Visits India | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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KitKats Of The World, Unite! | [
"We almost did a story about how British PM Gordon Brown, in an effort to get fit, was replacing his 3-4 KitKat-a-day habit with a 9 banana-a-day regimen. Along the way we learned that units of KitKats are referred to as \"fingers,\" and that 4 KitKats actually have fewer calories than 9 bananas. I also got a big K... | [
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Alicia Shepard and the Shadow of Watergate | [
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Odd Political Bedfellows Agree: Banks Still Too Big To Fail | [
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How A Stuffed Toy Monkey Reunited A Holocaust Survivor With Relatives | [
"During the holidays, many gather to share family histories. NPR's Michel Martin talks with NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner and his father, Gert Berliner, about his Holocaust experience."
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Recipe: Japanese Sesame Spinach | [
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"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Yes, You Can Put A Price On A T-Rex | [
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Police Protests Renew Scrutiny Of Facial Recognition Technology | [
"Protesters in Detroit are demanding that the city end its contract with a provider of facial recognition software that studies have shown has trouble identifying Black faces. Nationwide civil unrest following the police killing of George Floyd has renewed scrutiny of policing — including the growing use of artific... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- On Day 3 Of Shutdown, It's Deja Vu All Over Again. -- Dozens Dead, More Feared Lost, After Shipwreck Off Sicily. And here are more early headlines: For A Second Day, Heavy Traffic Slows Health Exchange Enrollments. (McClatchy) NSA Test Tracked Some Americans' Cellphone ... | npr | {
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MLB Warns Of 'Absurd' Results Of San Jose's Antitrust Suit | [
"Calling a lawsuit's potential results \"absurd\" for cities around the United States, Major League Baseball asked a federal judge to dismiss a challenge to its antitrust exemption filed by San Jose, Calif. The city filed the suit to press its case for relocating the Oakland A's there. NPR's Richard Gonzales filed ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Expected To Issue Historic Rulings On Gay Marriage. -- Archbishop Prays For 'Peaceful, Perfect End' for Nelson Mandela. -- Clock Runs Out On Controversial Texas Abortion Bill. And here are more early headlines: Obama Headed For Africa To Discuss Food Secur... | npr | {
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Environmental Cleanup for Drug-Lab Sites | [
"NPR's Michele Norris speaks with John Fox, vice president and head of the methamphetamine lab clean up program run by Landmark Environmental of Bloomington, Minn., about cleaning up the sites of methamphetamine labs after police raids. His team is hired by landlords to clean up and repair walls, rugs, clothes and ... | [
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NPR Music Staff Picks: The Best Albums Of 2019 | [
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Pianist Seta Tanyel Plays | [
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Steamed Rice with Bamboo Shoots (Takenoko Gohan) | [
"This seems to be the most ubiquitous way the Japanese use fresh bamboo shoots. The recipe is adapted from Chef Naoko Bento Cafe in Portland, Ore., and from Elizabeth Andoh's more meticulous approach. Andoh first briefly simmers the shoots in kelp stock (see below) with mirin and light soy sauce before steaming the... | [
"Poet Suji Kwock Kim reads her poem \"Montage with Neon, Bok Choi, Gasoline, Lovers & Strangers.\""
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Ic Ted Libbey Joins Martin | [
"ic Ted Libbey joins Martin for another of their weekly visits to the PT Basic Record Library. Today they discuss, and Ted recommends recordings of, the three groundbreaking string quartets that Ludwig Van Beethoven published as his Opus 59, the quartets dedicated to Count Andrei Razumovsky (rah-zoom-OHV-skee)."
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Ment A-1 Week In Review | [
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Can Your Genes Make You Murder? | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Debating Palin: Fair Scrutiny or Sexism? | [
"When Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his running mate, hardly anyone -– outside of Alaska -– knew who she was. Now, a little more than a month later, she's become the most talked about woman in America, and her critics claim she's simply not qualified for the job. A roundtable o... | [
"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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No Solace In 'Visiting Privilege,' But Plenty Of Truth | [
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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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Holder Orders Equal Treatment For Married Same-Sex Couples | [
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"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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Asian American Voters Are A Powerful But Hard To Define Group | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Hua Hsu, writer for The New Yorker, about the increasing power of Asian-American voters."
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Calif. Judge Rejects Ban on Same-Sex Marriage | [
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Army Corps Of Engineers Grants Easement For Dakota Access Pipeline | [
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Hungarian Police Attempt To Force Migrants Into Refugee Camp | [
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says | [
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Supreme Court's Arizona Ruling Could Aid Obama While Vexing Romney | [
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Why J Dilla May Be Jazz's Latest Great Innovator | [
"Visionary hip-hop producer J Dilla never found mainstream success during his brief lifetime. But in the seven years since his death, Dilla — who would have turned 39 today — has come to represent a major inflection point on hip-hop's evolutionary tree. At his peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he suggested sy... | [
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Political Breakfast with Denis O'Hayer | [
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'Prince Of Broadway' Pays Tribute To A Musical Theater Legend | [
"Tony Award-winning composer John Kander has a favorite story about Broadway producer and director Harold Prince: In 1965, he and lyricist Fred Ebb were working on a show that Prince produced called Flora, The Red Menace and it was not going well. \"A week before the show opened, Hal had said 'Whatever happens to F... | [
"Stories: 1) Susan Loesser: My Father, 'A Most Remarkable Fella' 2) A 'Most Happy' Discovery: Loesser's Demo Tapes 3) Jo Sullivan Loesser On Her 'Guy', Frank Loesser 4) Horton Foote, Scripting Across The Decades 5) From Page To Screen, 'Watchmen' Arrives DOA"
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When I Dance The Earth Trembles: Spotlight On Mati Zundel | [
"English / Spanish This week we open the show with Argentine musician Mati Zundel's \"Aero Tinku,\" one of my favorite songs of the summer. It's featured on NPR Music's Best Beats Of Summer 2011, a fantastic mix to listen to whether you are on the beach or sitting on your rooftop pretending you're on the beach. Tr... | [
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Tuesday Music: Free Music on the Web... No, Really! | [
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'Much Ado About Nothing': House Managers Strike Claim About GOP Senator From Record | [
"As Wednesday's proceedings came to a close, Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah grew upset at Democrats' use of quotes Lee said were wrongly attributed to him. Impeachment manager David Cicilline said former President Trump had called Lee during the Jan. 6 insurrection, meaning to reach Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Manager... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Effect of Medicaid Cuts on Minority Families | [
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Is NPR Ignoring the Single-Payer Health Care Proposal? | [
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Analysis: Bush's Next Speech | [
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Oregon Considers Prescriptions for Sudafed | [
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Pope Signals A New Direction For The Church | [
"Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation criticized the way much of the world, including the United States, does business. Host Scott Simon talks with the Rev. James Martin, editor at large for <em>America </em>magazine, on why this document is so interesting."
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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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First Listen: Steve Gunn, 'Way Out Weather' | [
"It can take many years and several albums for artists to fully test the limits of their creativity. Guitarist Steve Gunn fits into that category; over the past decade and a half, his records have gravitated slowly from inward-facing reflections built around his hypnotic acoustic guitar work to fleshed-out works th... | [
"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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Tim Pawlenty Sheds Mild Manner At 2011 CPAC | [
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Abigail Washburn On World Cafe | [
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Airlines Gradually Resume Flights After Blizzard Hits Mid-Atlantic Region | [
"Airports in areas hit by the weekend blizzard are trying to get frustrated passengers on their way. Thousands of flights have been cancelled since Friday and other travel was disrupted in many cities."
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Republicans Take Control Of U.S. Senate With N.C. Win | [
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Documentary On HBO Provides A Look Into The Miranda Family | [
"A documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival features the life of Luis Miranda, father of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Note: This piece previously aired o<em>n</em> Feb. 2, 2020 on ATC.)"
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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News Match Game: Leaders And Tweeters | [
"The votes are in, and President Obama — with 40 million followers on Twitter --is the Leader of the Tweet World, according to the Digital Policy Council's recent report on the use of social media by presidents, potentates and other pooh-bahs. The Top 5 World Leaders With The Most Followers On Twitter: 1) President... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Trashy Talk, A Sequel to Frozen, Justin Speeder."
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First Listen: Franz Ferdinand, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action' | [
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"Featured Albums: Frank Turner: 'Be More Kind,' Shakey Graves: 'Can't Wake Up,' Lucrecia Dalt: 'Anticlines,' Leon Bridges: 'Good Thing,' Damien Jurado: 'The Horizon Just Laughed,' Parker Milsap: 'Other Arrangements,' Belly: 'Dove,' Other Notable Releases For May 4: Gaz Coombes: 'World's Strongest Man,' Jessica Risk... | npr | {
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In A Performance From The | [
"In a performance from the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival in Norfolk, Connecticut, pianists Peter Frankl, Joan Panetti, and Elizabeth Sawyer Parisot join the Norfolk Chamber Orchestra and conductor Aldo Parisot in Bach's Concerto for Three Claviers in D Minor. (Bernd Gottinger Recordings)"
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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The Joy and Sorrow of Becoming a Baghdad Parent | [
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80 | [
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First Listen: Andrea Echeverri, 'Ruiseñora' | [
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"Beginning Thursday, March 27, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd will visit Mexico City to check out bands playing Vive Latino, the biggest rock and alternative music festival in Latin America. Before they packed their sunscreen, they made this YouTube playlist of the artists they hope to see. The ... | npr | {
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