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Marine Museum Sponsors MRE Cook-Off | [
"The National Museum of the Marine Corps held the second annual MRE Cook-off over the weekend. The winner: John Crist's sloppy-Joe-and-cheesy-garlic-mashed-potatoes-smothered-imitation-pork-thingy sandwich."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Private Company Attempts High-Speed Train Between Houston And Dallas | [
"If all goes as planned, there will be a high-speed train linking Houston and Dallas by 2021. The private company Texas Central Railway is behind the $10 billion project. It would use technology from Japan’s bullet trains, which travel up to 205 miles an hour, and make it from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes.... | [
"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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'It's Perfectly True' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Guard Against 'Technological Surprise' Turns 50 | [
"A tiny government agency you may never have heard of turns 50 this week. But if you use the Internet, you may be interested. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency was set up after the Soviet Union beat the U.S. into space with Sputnik. Its mission was to prevent \"technological surprise.\" The agency fund... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Houston To Consider Underground Tunnels To Help Prevent Flooding | [
"Southeastern Texas is one of a handful of regions bracing for this year’s hurricane season. Harris and Galveston counties had severe flooding after Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 60 inches of rain last August. The National Hurricane Center calls Harvey the second costliest hurricane in American history. ... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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In Dominican Republic, An Emotional Fight Over Citizenship | [
"Thousands of people in the Dominican Republic are being stripped of their citizenship by that country. Host Michel Martin talks to Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles about why Dominicans of Haitian ancestry are denouncing the decision."
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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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Newport Folk's Pink Floyd Moment | [
"The most puzzling musician on the lineup at the 2015 Newport Folk Festival was easily Pink Floyd's Roger Waters. For me, Pink Floyd represents the antithesis of folk music, with the band's psychedelic pulsating landscapes and big rock drums and guitars. Out there and psychedelic, yeah — down home and folky, nope. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Germans Are Drinking Less Beer These Days, But Why? | [
"For centuries, Germany has been synonymous with beer. Tourists flock from around the world to take part in the country's many beer festivals, including the famous Oktoberfest. But officials say the German beer tradition is waning. A recent government report found Germans drink less beer now than they did a generat... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Google Apologizes for Privacy Issues | [
"Google is under fire after revelations that it had been collecting people's personal data from wireless networks. At a conference Wednesday, Google CEO Sergey Brin said his company had \"screwed up\" and is putting more internal controls in place."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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White House Estimate Has 1M Jobs 'Saved Or Created' So Far By Stimulus | [
"Good morning. If you've been wondering how many jobs the White House thinks have been created or saved by this year's $787 billion stimulus program, keep an eye on Recovery.gov. The administration plans to release its latest numbers on just that subject today. NPR's Scott Horsley and Politico's Mike Allen say that... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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When 94-Year-Old Federico | [
"When 94-year-old Federico Mompou died in 1987, he was well known for his modern compositions reflecting the Spanish and Catalan influences of his native Barcelona. PT commentator and pianist Rachel Franklin reviews a new CD of Mompou's piano works performed by fellow Spaniard Alicia de Larrocha. (\"Spanish Songs a... | [
"Stories: 1) Showdown On The Green: When Tiger Met Rocco 2) The Journeyman Golfer Who Took On Tiger 3) Cannes film festival"
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Take A Shorter Shower — It's World Water Day | [
"Even though water scarcity is probably among the top of our list of 21st century worries, few people stress about it unless directly lacking a safe source of ample water. World Water Day — this year landing on Sunday, March 22 — aims to raise awareness, especially among those who do not try to do enough to decreas... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Herman Cain Tries To Get Back On Message | [
"Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is trying to get back on point after sexual harassment allegations against him surfaced in the media. The allegations haven't seem to hurt Cain, polls show he's still running about even with Mitt Romney."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Analyzing the Hidden Costs of EZ Pass Tolls | [
"Electronic Toll Collection Systems like EZ-Pass save drivers time. But passengers who move through tolls more quickly also might be paying more money. Robert Siegel talks about the hidden costs with MIT's Amy Finkelstein."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Obama's N.C. Win Expands His Delegate Lead | [
"Barack Obama won the North Carolina Democratic primary Tuesday by a wide margin. He narrowly missed capturing the Indiana contest. The results have re-energized the Illinois senator's quest for the presidential nomination."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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How Ideas To Cut ER Expenses Could Backfire | [
"Cash-strapped states are coming up with an appealingly simple fix for soaring Medicaid costs: Don't pay for emergency room visits for people who aren't sick enough to be there. There's a problem, though. It's almost impossible to figure out who's sick enough and who isn't at the moment they walk in the door, resea... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Panel Questions, Round One | [
"Internecine and inter-species fighting in the White House."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Bush's Authority: Bleeding from a Thousand Cuts | [
"This is how a presidency loses its momentum and authority: Not by a single defeat or frustration, but by a thousand cuts -- a host of misdeeds by a cast of minor miscreants. \"Miscreant\" was one of several terms applied to government attorney Carla J. Martin this week by Justice Department lawyers trying to secur... | [
"Stories: 1) Linda Bilmes on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 2) Joseph Stiglitz on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 3) A 'Brighter' Album from the Drive-By Truckers"
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How Much SPF Is Too Much | [
"Here's an interesting piece in the New York Times about the escalating arms race among sunscreen makers when it the SPF levels in their products. Once upon a time, 30 SPF was the highest level you could find on the shelves. Today, companies are making products with SPF levels of 70, 80 and now, even 100+. But does... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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New Voices in Politics: Claire McCaskill | [
"In the first of our series of new voices in politics, Democrat senator-elect Claire McCaskill of Missouri talks about the war, the economy and the future of the Democratic Party. Guest: Claire McCaskill, Democratic Senator- elect for Missouri NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washing... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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The Perils Of Remaking A Beloved Swedish Vampire Film | [
"Matt Reeves made his name in Hollywood by directing the movie <em>Cloverfield.</em> After it became a surprise hit, he picked an unusual challenge: Doing the English-language remake of a Swedish vampire flick that had just become a cult classic. NPR's Guy Raz speaks with writer/director Reeves about the new film <... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Crazy Good: Does 'Madness' Make A Leader Great? | [
"It's been almost 40 years since Missouri Sen. Thomas Eagleton, the 1972 Democratic nominee for vice president, revealed that he'd been hospitalized for depression and treated for the mental disorder with electroconvulsive therapy. The party's presidential nominee, South Dakota Sen. George McGovern, famously issued... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Senate Panel Set To Vote On Sotomayor | [
"Judge Sonia Sotomayor will take another step in her historic journey to the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, when the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on her nomination to become the high court's first Hispanic and just its third woman. With Democrats in firm control of the committee and commanding a fi... | [
"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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John Hodgman And Robert Siegel Consider 'All' Things, Some Of Them Rather Dubious | [
"If there's anything guaranteed to lift the heart of an NPR nerd, it's the sound of All Things Considered's Robert Siegel losing his composure. This is a news anchor, after all, who can deliver the song title \"Party 'Til You Puke\" with all the gravity of a president announcing the death of a hero. (No, really. Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell Sentenced To Two Years In Prison | [
"Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will spend two years in federal prison. McDonnell was sentenced on Tuesday. He and his wife were convicted of using the governor's office for favors to businessman Johnnie Williams in exchange for over $170,000 in loans and gifts."
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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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How The CDC Is Making Hospitals Cough Up Mask Numbers | [
"How many masks and gloves do hospitals have on hand? No one knows, not even the government. As Blake Farmer (@flakebarmer) at WPLN in Nashville reports, an effort by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now trying to encourage competing hospitals to share that information, but can’t force them. ... | [
"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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New Hotshot Takes Tiger At Masters' Final Round | [
"Rory McIlroy, the 21-year-old from Northern Ireland, leads the Masters Golf Tournament going into the final round. Some are saying the young phenom could be the next Tiger Woods. But don't write off Woods yet; he still has a shot at the green jacket. Host Liane Hansen gets a preview of the final round from NPR's T... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Paul Ryan: Trade Deal Will Help U.S. 'Set The Standards For The Global Economy' | [
"House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, (R-Wis.) says approving a massive trade package sought by President Obama will allow the U.S. to \"write the rules\" of the global economy. Parts of the package are now in limbo in the House. Ryan spoke with NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep about the trade... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Utah And Idaho Set To Expand Medicaid Programs | [
"Utah and Idaho are set to join the states that have expanded their Medicaid programs for low-income people under the Affordable Care Act."
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Fred Thompson Returning To Showbiz | [
"Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has apparently decided not to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee. Thompson's former finance chair, B.C. \"Scooter\" Clippard, tells the Associated Press that the lawyer-turned-actor-turned-Senator-turned-actor-turned Presidential candidate-turned-guy with a... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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If You Only See One Detective-Themed Pikachu Movie This Year... | [
"The Pokémon universe has brought the world television cartoons, trading cards, video games, plush toys, the mobile-game sensation Pokemon GO, and a string of animated movies. Now, the franchise makes the leap into live action with a big-budget summer blockbuster called Pokemon Detective Pikachu."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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A Newborn's Dangerous First Hours in Baghdad | [
"Last month, <em>Morning Edition</em> brought you the thoughts of Saleem Amer, a member of NPR's Baghdad staff. He and his wife were preparing to have a baby in Iraq. Today, we hear from him again, as he describes the dangers — and joys — of the night his son was born."
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Actors' Equity Approves 2 Live Theater Performances In Western Massachusetts | [
"Actors' Equity is allowing theaters in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts to put on performances this summer. The theaters plan two live shows with limited audiences and safety protocols in place."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Federal Reserve Unveils Plan To Police Bank Pay | [
"Halloween is apparently coming early for the financial-services sector. At least, that's the way a lot of bank executives are likely to view federal moves to restrain some of their industry's pay packages. Not only is the Obama Administration cracking down on executive pay at the seven financial firms that receive... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Police Mistakenly Sent Text About Upcoming Drug Deal | [
"This happens again and again, a person planning a drug deal mistakenly sends a text message to police, The latest incident happened in New Jersey. A man sent a text message to the wrong guy and an undercover cop showed up."
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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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Here's The Scoop On Cat Poop Coffee | [
"I can't remember when I first heard about what I affectionately refer to as \"cat poop coffee.\" But I do remember not believing it was real. I'm still having a hard time, to be honest. But cat poop coffee — that is, civet coffee (or \"kopi luwak,\" as pronounced in Indonesian) — is real, and really expensive. Lik... | [
"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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Memories Of Grandma Silvia, And Slavery's Legacy | [
"When she was 16, Ellaraino met her great-grandmother, Silvia, for the first time. And Silvia had plenty of stories to tell. She described being a teenager, much like Ellaraino — and seeing the Civil War, and slavery, come to an end. That was back in 1955, when Ella Raino's family simply called her Ella. She would ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Foreign Correspondent Reflects On The Arab Spring 2) El Rego: A Singer From Benin With Soul And Funk"
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How To Boost Your Emergency Supply Of Prescription Medicines | [
"As COVID-19 begins to spread and sicken more people in the United States, federal health officials are recommending people acquire a several-week supply of the prescription drugs they routinely take for chronic conditions. You don't want to be stuck without them if you get sick. \"I think it's excellent advice, al... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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'The Shark' Has Died: Coach Jerry Tarkanian Was 84 | [
"Famous for his ever-present white towel and what seemed to be a perpetually worried expression, former college basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has died. He had been hospitalized in Las Vegas after fighting a string of ailments in the past year. The coach's son, Danny Tarkanian, announced on Twitter Wednesday that... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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Insider Attacks Hinder Transition Out Of Afghanistan | [
"In recent months, suspected insurgents have been turning on their U.S. and NATO trainers in a series of insider attacks. There have been more than 50 this year, including an apparent insider attack on Sunday. Host Rachel Martin talks with Seth Jones, a political scientist at the RAND Corporation and Anders Fogh Ra... | [
"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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Acidifying Waters Are Endangering Your Oysters And Mussels | [
"Bad news for bivalves comes this week from scientists studying ocean acidification. Ocean water in parts of the world is changing. Its chemistry is very slowly becoming more acidic, like lemon juice, and less alkaline, a la baking soda. The change so far is small — you wouldn't notice if you swam in the ocean or e... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief | [
"Car designers are a type. They stand out from the engineers, accountants and lawyers that populate the car business. By all accounts, Ed Welburn, General Motors' first global head of design, is quiet, focused and congenial. This year, he retired after 44 years at GM. \"These are oversized individuals,\" says Bill ... | [
"Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times"
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'SNL' Presidents Unite To Urge 'Obama' To Get Behind 'Financial Reform' | [
"Every Saturday Night Live \"president\" from Gerald Ford (as pratfally played by Chevy Chase) through Barack Obama (Fred Armisen) is part of an advocacy organization's new video that aims to push the cause of \"financial reform.\" The occasional naughty word and several sexual references prevent us from posting it... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Opens With Admission Of Guilt | [
"Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Both the defense and prosecution agree Tsarnaev is guilty, but they differ on why he did it."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Could A Trump Presidency Be Pro-Israel And White Nationalist At The Same Time? | [
"When Donald Trump shared his views on U.S.-Israel policy with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee last March, one line in his speech was greeted with thundering applause. \"We will move the American Embassy to the eternal capital of the Jewish people, Jerusalem!\" he shouted. Previous presidential candida... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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N.C. At Odds with Fed Education Standards | [
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Deadly Quake Hits Chile; Sparks Tsunami | [
"A massive earthquake rocked Chile before dawn Saturday. Bridges collapsed, buildings crumbled, and a tsunami rippled across the Pacific Ocean. The official death toll stands at more than 200 people <em>Time</em> magazine's Eben Harrell was in Santiago, 200 miles away from the epicenter."
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#1718: The Scrape Theory | [
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NPR Music Presents: Tori Amos In Concert | [
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Pricey Asthma Drug Shows Potential In Easing Children's Milk Allergies | [
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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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Watch Lizz Wright Perform 'Strange Fruit' In Honor Of Billie Holiday | [
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"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Musicians BURT BACHRACH and ELVIS COSTELLO | [
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20th Century's Best Songs | [
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Congress Pushes Up Against Deadline To Keep Government Funded | [
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Violence Mars New Year's in Iraq | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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To Play Sports Under Taliban Rule, 'Different Kind Of Daughter' Dressed As A Boy | [
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
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El Salvador's New President Faces Gangs, Poverty And Instability | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Crossroads And Coins: Naomi Mitchison's 'Travel Light' | [
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Words, Good And Bad, Come Quickly To Mind For Many About Paul Ryan | [
"When we arrived in Tampa for the Republican convention, much of the buzz centered on vice presidential pick, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Young — he's 42 — and a favorite of the conservative right, Ryan brought energy and attention to Mitt Romney's ticket, and could help him play better in the key Badger State in ... | [
"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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Setting Out: New Grads' Quest For Work | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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WATCH: Building A Probe That Will Survive A Trip To The Sun | [
"This summer, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will embark on a mission to \"touch the sun.\" \"Touch\" might be a bit of an overstatement — the probe will actually pass 3.8 million miles from the sun's surface. Its primary job is to learn more about the outer atmosphere of the sun, called the corona. Many things about th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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High Court Upholds Campaign Donation Ban | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Iraqi Voices: How Violence Is Affecting Everyday Life | [
"Iraqis from various sects talk about what the country's sectarian conflict means for their lives -- and share their thoughts on whether the current violence constitutes civil war. Highlights from their comments appear below; you can also listen to their full comments."
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Moms Work To Perfect Delicate Balancing Act | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Much Of North Dakota's Natural Gas Is Going Up In Flames | [
"A remarkable transformation is underway in western North Dakota, where an oil boom is changing the state's fortunes and leaving once-sleepy towns bursting at the seams. In a series of stories, NPR is exploring the economic, social and environmental demands of this modern-day gold rush. North Dakota's oil boom isn'... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'Rockin' Bones' Celebrates Rockabilly's Rebels | [
"Just as the Ramones, the Clash and Sex Pistols broke the rules in the 1970s, so did a slew of equally rebellious singers and their groups a generation earlier. Rockin' Bones, a new CD collection, features the music of 1950s rockabilly artists who were the iconoclasts of their day. Ronnie Dawson's \"Rockin' Bones\"... | [
"Stories: 1) Valli and the Four Seasons, Back with a 'Jersey Beat' 2) Oswalt on Rats, Werewolves and Lollipops 3) 'New England White': A Return to a Rarefied Clime"
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Top Stories: Dow, DuPont To Merge; Airlines Ban Hoverboards | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- DuPont And Dow Agree On Terms For Huge Merger. -- Hoverboards Put On No-Fly List, As Airlines Cite Fire Concerns. And here are more early headlines: Final Draft Of World Climate Agreement Expected Tomorrow. (VOA) House To Take Up Stopgap Government Funding Bill Today. (... | [
"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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The Front Row with Betsy Ross from 91.7 WVXU | [
"Suzanna Gagnier, author of Putting On The Blitz: The Football Guide for Women, is in The Front Row with Betsy Ross explaining how women can better enjoy the NFL."
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Arizona's Top Elections Official Considers 'Birther' Issue Closed | [
"In all likelihood it won't change the minds of those who believe President Obama is ineligible to be president, but today Arizona's top elections official said he had put the \"birther\" issue to rest, when Hawaii sent him confirmation that Obama's birth certificate is legitimate. Ken Bennett issued a statement ju... | [
"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Rising Tides Force Thousands To Leave Islands Of Eastern India | [
"On the small Indian island of Ghoramara, many people have never heard of climate change. It has forced tens of thousands of people to move after their homes were swallowed by rising tides."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Planet Money Shorts: Season 2 | [
"Season 1 of Planet Money Shorts brings more weird stories behind even bigger economic facts, re-enacted and explained by the crew of ultra-goofballs over here at National Public Radio."
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Sweet Smell of Exhaust | [
"After years of choking on car exhaust, bicyclist Chris Leavell is salivating over the tailpipe feast served up in the dawning age of biodiesel."
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Russia Pushes To Grow Gazprom's Reach, Control | [
"Three years after Russia shut off natural gas supplies to Ukraine and raised fears of an energy crisis in Europe, the same thing has happened again. The crisis brings renewed attention to Russia's huge state gas monopoly, Gazprom, and its role in the Kremlin's foreign policy. A decade of soaring prices fueled the ... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Another Election?! Relax, This One's To Name A Baby Panda | [
"Fresh off Tuesday's election, another is just around the corner: The National Zoo wants you to help name its new panda cub by casting a vote at Smithsonian.com. You can vote online (no photo identification required and the balloting continues until Nov. 22). At NPR, we always strive to ensure that our audience is ... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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At Twenty Years Old, Landmark Gun Law Weathers New World | [
"The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act turns twenty years old on Friday. The law made background checks a requirement for gun purchases for licensed dealers. A lot has changed in two decades."
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Designer Steroid Use Detected Among Elite Athletes | [
"U.S. Anti-Doping Agency officials announce the discovery of a drug scandal involving top track-and-field athletes. Acting on a tip, the agency developed a test for a designer steroid previously undetectable. A number of athletes test positive for the anabolic steroid THG; their names won't be released until the fi... | [
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Chopin, from Atlanta | [
"We spotlight a milestone of the piano repertoire, in concert just outside Atlanta, Ga. Leif Ove Andsnes plays the Piano Sonata No. 3 by Chopin."
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Baby Outfit: $375. Girl's Coat: $750. | [
"The very rich are apparently still very rich. And they're having babies. Luxury brands like Burberry And Gucci are pushing further into kids' clothes and accessories, Bloomberg News reports. Between 2007 and 2009 -- in the teeth of the financial crisis -- sales of children's designer coats and jackets rose 13 per... | [
"1. One Day in Mainstream Media Market Headlines 6:00 AM MarketWatch US Futures Down As Euro Pressures Mount 6:30 AM TheStreet.com US Stock Futures Recover on Amazon Tablet Expectation ... 11:30 AM TheStreet.com Stocks Exist at Half Past 11 AM this Morning ... 12:00 PM MarketWatch Stocks Slightly Higher at Mid-Da... | npr | {
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New Jobs Holds Steady As Growth Slows | [
"U.S. employers added 136,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. That's a sign the labor market is holding up, even as economic growth slows."
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Actress Katharine Hepburn Dies at 96 | [
"Actress Katharine Hepburn, who won a record four best actress Oscars in her 60-year career, dies at the age of 96. Hepburn starred in such film classics as <EM>The Philadelphia Story</EM> and <EM>The African Queen</EM>. She married only once, briefly, but the great love of her life was actor Spencer Tracy, with wh... | [
"TV critic David Bianculli Remembers Steve Allen who died Monday at the age of 78."
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Military Cop Describes Superdome Scene | [
"U.S. Army Sgt. Bobby Jones, a military policeman who helped oversee the Superdome evacuation in New Orleans, shares his memories of what the \"refuge of last resort\" was like and the conditions the city's desperate had to endure."
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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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The Root: CNN's Don Lemon Comes Out On Twitter | [
"Nsenga Burton writes for The Root. Tommy Christopher of Mediaite is reporting that CNN anchor Don Lemon has publicly acknowledged that he is gay by tweeting to his 89,805 followers Sunday night. Lemon linked to a New York Times story that reveals he is gay, and thanked his followers in advance for their support. L... | [
"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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Between 1891 And 1892 Johannes | [
"Between 1891 and 1892 Johannes Brahms wrote seven fantasies for piano catalogued as Op. 116. Pianist Richard Goode performs the Intermezzo No. 4 from that set. (Elektra Nonesuch CD 9 79154-2)"
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Your Letters: End Time Nigh; Guns And Doctors | [
"There was a huge response to a piece last week by NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty, who reported that a group of Christians believe May 21 will be the biblical Judgment Day. NPR's Greg Allen also reported that Florida is expected to be the first state to ban doctors from asking their patients if they own a gun. We al... | [
"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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System For Reporting Police Killings Unreliable, Study Finds | [
"A new Bureau of Justice Statistics study confirms that the annual count of people killed by police in America is low. Analysis shows that the true number is probably twice as high as officially reported, but there's still no reliable system to keep track of it."
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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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Displaced Haitian Children Enroll In Florida School | [
"The aftermath of January’s earthquake in Haiti prompted many families there to send their children to the safety of Florida. The International School of Broward is a French Immersion school that recently welcomed dozens of students from Haiti. Host Lynn Neary talks with Jacquelyne Hoy, co-founder and executive d... | [
"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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New Year's in New York | [
"New York City held the party of the year, the century, and probably the millennium. NPR's Margo Adler celebrated with the throngs in Times Square."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York."
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Peter Gabriel's 'So' At 25, Death Grips, Bad Books, Ultraista and mor | [
"This week, Bob and Robin kick off the show by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, and how well it coincides with a new cut from Swedish pop trio Peter Bjorn and John called \"I Wish I Was A Spy.\" NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen joins the conversation and shares what he calls \"relationship... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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As Coronavirus Patients Recover, Hospitals Play Songs Of Hope | [
"When Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” blares over the loudspeakers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, the whole building knows what it means. It’s the hospital’s clap-out song, played every time a COVID-19 patient recovers enough to go home. On their way out the door, patients are rolled through lines of surroundi... | [
"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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Iraqi Dentist Considers Leaving | [
"Hassan Khalidy, a 24-year-old dentist from Baghdad, shares his thoughts of leaving his homeland. Doctors and academics are routinely targeted, and Hassan's parents worry that his occupation puts him at greater risk of being killed or kidnapped. Hassan doesn't want to leave his parents."
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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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Show 308 | Chautauqua NY | [
"From the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, today's show features a virtuosic teenage recorder player (a rare breed in this country) who is not only an amazing musician, but also a formidable researcher of the Baroque era. Also, a 16-year-old pianist performs a Chopin favorite, and a young violinist s... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Charge Reduced in Jena 6 Case | [
"A Louisiana judge has reduced the possible sentence for Mychal Bell, one of six black teens accused of beating a white classmate in Jena, La. But the so-called \"Jena 6\" could still face stiff prison terms. For more, Farai Chideya talks with Jordan Flaherty, editor of Left Turn magazine. He has been in Jena, re... | [
"Photo: Getty Images News Headlines: Sept. 20, 2007CNN: Thousands Rally in Jena 'March for Justice' -- \"Thousands of protesters gathered in Jena, Louisiana, today to show support for the \"Jena 6,\" six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate. Today was the day Mychal Bell expected to find out his ... | npr | {
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Poll Finds Wide Partisan Gaps On America's Biggest Problems | [
"Especially as the midterm elections approach, there's an unavoidable stream of news about politics in crisis: words like \"polarization\" and \"tribalism\" paint a portrait of voters retreating intransigently to their respective corners (or, more accurately, social media bubbles). A new poll gives a clearer pictu... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Double Take 'Toons: Bullish Or Cowed? | [
"The Dow broke its all-time high this week. Dave Granlund is jubilant, while Joe Heller wonders what kind of ride America is on."
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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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Tv Coverage Of Convention | [
"NPR's Brooke Gladstone reports on how television is covering the made-for-TV Republican Convention in San Diego. The GOP's tight control of its message has virtually eliminated the possibility of news. But different perspectives are getting out anyway via a range of telecasters -- from the broadcast networks to ca... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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From A Hungarian Music | [
"From a Hungarian music festival put on by the Brooklyn Academy of Music a couple of weeks ago, Croatian pianist Pedja Muzijevic (PAID-yah mooz-YAY-vitch) performs two pieces by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt: a Csardas (CHAR- dahsh) and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11. (WNYC, New York)"
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Anti-Cartoon Protests Turn Deadly in Afghanistan | [
"At least three demonstrators are killed during a protest outside a NATO peacekeeping base in the northwestern part of Afghanistan. Unrest among Muslims continues in the country, prompted by the publication in European newspapers of caricatures of the Muhammad."
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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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Reports: U.S. And Colombia Reach Free Trade Agreement | [
"The U.S. has apparently finalized a free trade deal with Colombia, after negotiations stepped up over the past several weeks. Bloomberg reports the U.S. would export more goods to Colombia - more than $1 billion in new trade - and Colombia would receive better trade privileges in exchange. The AP says one cont... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Sudan Rebuffs U.N. Peacekeepers in Darfur | [
"The Sudanese government is refusing to allow U.N. peacekeepers to replace African Union troops in that war-torn country. John Prendergast, senior advisor to the International Crisis Group, talks with Alex Chadwick about resistance to intervention in the Darfur region."
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