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Billie Eilish On Speaking Up, Staying Hopeful And Keeping Busy During Lockdown | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Customer Dissatisfaction: The Fine Art Of The Funny Complaint | [
"Anthony Matthews is something of a master of the customer complaint. He's sent detailed, humorous letters to car companies, hotels and airlines — with successful results. He posts his carefully composed missives and the companies' responses at his website, Dear Customer Relations, which is also his characteristic ... | [
"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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The Whole World Is Fat! And That Ends Up Costing $2 Trillion A Year | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Joe Ely: A Honky-Tonk Legend Plays On | [
"A honky-tonk singer and guitarist from Texas, Joe Ely launched his career in Lubbock, where he hooked up with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock to form The Flatlanders. The group released one album together in 1972, but it didn't attract much attention at the time, and its members went on to play in a wide ass... | [
"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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A Mom And A Baby Find Out What's Really Rural In California | [
"Most moms probably don't want their babies around pot growers, but San Francisco-based writer-photographer Lisa Hamilton is totally cool with it. In fact, her baby, Ada, is a little over a year old and has probably already seen more of California than most Californians. And that, to Hamilton, is a problem. For her... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Airlines Flying At Record Capacity | [
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From Lead Belly To Led Zeppelin | [
"On today's show, we examine the family tree of rock 'n' roll; tracing Led Zeppelin's amp-busting anthems to their roots in the blues of the American South. Each of Jimmy Page's guitar riffs or Robert Plant's soulful wails is an homage to the great blues musicians from Biloxi to Nashville. But sometimes seeing is b... | [
"We decided to go all out for this year's All Songs Considered holiday party. The guest list for this (trust us!) unforgettable night of music and tall tales included Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein and Nellie McKay. We hosted the festivities at a secluded cabin we rented one weekend in a snowy woods. It... | npr | {
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Norton Simon: The Best Museum You Haven't Visited | [
"The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, Calif., just might be America's least known great museum. It houses a vast collection of works — from South Asian sculptures to works by Europe's Old Masters, Impressionists, and contemporary Americans — yet even Californians who live nearby say they've \"always meant to go but... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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'No' Votes Fill EU Newcomers With Anxiety | [
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"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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Twitter Sparks A Serious Discussion About Race And Feminism | [
"Twitter isn't always the best place for big, thorny philosophical conversations. But it's a great forum for catharsis and taking the temperature of a popular sentiment. Sometimes, rarely, it's actually both. If you were on Twitter last week, you may have seen a lot of rallying around the satirical but serious hash... | [
"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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Amy's Answering Machine | [
"For years, Amy Borkowsky has been collecting hilarious and embarrassing messages left by her mother on her answering machine. Now she's put them on a CD and wants the world to hear them. On <EM>Morning Edition</EM>, host Bob Edwards reviews some of the messages with the former ad executive turned standup comedian.... | [
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Hockey Moms Are More Than Pitbulls With Lipstick | [
"As a hockey mom herself, Polly Ingraham is upset about Gov. Sarah Palin's now famous quip that the only difference between a pitbull and a hockey mom is lipstick. For the most part parents are civil, she says, and they rarely wear lipstick."
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Letters: Genetically Engineered Crops, Poland | [
"Listeners respond to a story about genetically engineered crops, and about whether an accident like the one that decimated the Polish government could happen in the U.S. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel read from listeners' e-mails."
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2012: The Year Of The Billion-Dollar Campaigns? | [
"The 2012 presidential election is shaping up to be a multibillion-dollar contest. President Obama's re-election committee is expected to raise at least $1 billion, and Republicans have high hopes that their nominee will reach the 10-figure level as well. That's brand-new territory for presidential candidates. In 2... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Venezuelan President Announces Plan To Rewrite Its Constitution | [
"After more than 100 days of often-violent street protests, there's little sign of peace returning to Venezuela, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares a plan that critics call a power grab."
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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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David Baron Reports On Environmental Protection Agency Proposals | [
"to require more stringent standards for reducing air pollution from ozone and tiny particles of soot. The EPA announced the proposals yesterday."
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Getting The Hang Of Body Suspension | [
"A lot of people seek out experiences that push the limits — think skydiving, BASE jumping and parkour. But some choose even edgier extremes. Paige Pfleger (@PaigePfleger) from WHYY’s The Pulse reports on a practice that might look scary, but those who do it say it releases a lot of bottled-up emotions.... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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John Ciardi Revisited | [
"As part of Morning Edition's commemoration of 20 years on the air, listeners hear again from Commentator John Ciardi, whose explanations of words and their origins were a regular feature during the program's earlier days. Today, Ciardi talks about the origin of the word \"cereal\"."
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"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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LA's Condo Conversion Wars Continue | [
"The Los Angeles City Council wants to raise relocation rates\nfor renters kicked out to make room for condos.--\nWill that create a bureaucratic nightmare or slow the destruction of\naffordable neighborhoods where there---s not enough housing."
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A Compromise On Migration Keeps Germany's Merkel In Power | [
"Under the deal, migrants registered in other European Union countries will be held in transit centers as Germany negotiates their return. The country's rebellious interior minister had threatened to quit and pull his party from Angela Merkel's coalition government if the German chancellor did not take a harder lin... | [
"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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'Hyde Park': An FDR Portrait That's More Fiction Than Fact | [
"This week, we've truth squadded the recent biopics Hitchcock and Argo, and today, we turn to Hyde Park on Hudson. The new film tells the story of a love affair between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his distant cousin Margaret \"Daisy\" Suckley. But how much of this is fact and how much is fiction? Geoffrey Ward, e... | [
"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Election in Ivory Coast | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Ken Walker about the election results in Ivory Coast. This is the African nation's first election after a military coup last year drove the ruling party from power, but with the two major parties boycotting and voter turnout low, observers say a free and fair election is impossible."
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"NPR spoofcast: Newscaster Satireus Temple-Arcton announces that in reaction to anti-gay laws, LGBTQ people declare the independence of the new Queergyztan. Camilo Vargas gets reactions from New York."
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Late-Night Wars: Is Conan O'Brien's 'Tonight Show' In Trouble? | [
"So, this isn't good news for NBC. For the last few weeks, the NBC line on Conan O'Brien's takeover of The Tonight Show has been that, while he had lost some total viewers as compared to Jay Leno, he was doing better in the younger demographics that the networks prioritized -- he had lowered the average age of the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Series Overview: Electricity In America | [
"It makes our modern lives possible, but we hardly give it a thought. It's the key to plans for cleaner, greener sources of power, but it is fed by the oldest and dirtiest fuels. The electricity grid is a marvel of reliability, but, in many ways, it's a throwback to century-old technology. And for a future with... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Toward An Ethic Of Sustainability | [
"Today we have a guest post by Randall Curren, chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Rochester. He holds a secondary appointment in the university's Warner School of Education. Curren has written extensively on the philosophical issues surrounding education and sustainability. --Adam Frank Talk o... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010 | [
"Band Album Song 25 Cee Lo: The Ladykiller, F--k You 24 Joanna Newsom: Have One On Me, Does Not Suffice 23 Broken Social Scene: Forgiveness Rock Record, World Sick 22 New Pornographers: Together, The Crash Years 21 Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs: God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise, Beg Steal or Borrow 20 Yeas... | [
"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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ACTA: Government Talks Contemplate Internet-User Sanctions | [
"Over the past year, a few countries, including the United States and the members of the European Union, have met and discussed the issues and laws that surround intellectual property on the Internet. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement talks have sparked concern among some observers because of their secrecy. A... | [
"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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Brits In U.S. Weigh In On Prime Minister Debates | [
"Britain's heated campaign for prime minister has generated some American-style television moments, like Gordon Brown not realizing his mike was on when he called a woman a \"bigot.\" But it's hard for some Brits in the U.S. to tune in."
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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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Women In The Military | [
"Recent charges of sexual harrassment at a Maryland Army base have raised concerns about the treatment of female servicewomen. Since the scandal erupted, hundreds of calls have come into the Army's sexual harassment hotline. We'll examine the role of women in the military and look at female cadets' fight for equali... | [
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State Budget Spat Shuts New Jersey Casinos | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Navy, Marines Mobilize To Help Philippines By Air | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Friendship Formed And Tested In Less Than 30 Seconds | [
"What is it that makes someone stop and make a decision to help a stranger in need? That’s a question we’re exploring on this Thanksgiving Eve, with a story about a friendship formed and put to the ultimate test in less than 30 seconds. That’s how long it takes to fall 6,000 feet at around 40 mile... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Boston Bombing: No Death Penalty If Suspect Cooperates? | [
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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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Former Colleague: Peake Lacks Vision to Fix VA | [
"Dr. James Peake, the retired Army general whom President Bush recently nominated to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, has a long and distinguished career. Among other things, he ran the Army's medical system until a few years ago, serving as Army surgeon general. But as people begin to review Peake's record... | [
"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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Fla. Gov. Crist Announces Independent Bid For Senate | [
"In the end, he didn't have that many choices. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, in perhaps a last-ditch effort to keep his political career alive, announced Thursday that he would drop out of the Republican primary for an open Senate seat and run for the job with no party affiliation. Once the prohibitive favorite for t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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I've Fallen In Love With An Application | [
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"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
"Late word this afternoon that the initiative has been filed for funding the health care reform plan now awaiting state Senate approval, with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez as its official authors.\nThe initiative asks voters to approve a financing plan to pay for the $14 billion a... | [
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BONUS: WHY NOW, WHITE PEOPLE? | [
"In this bonus episode, NPR's Code Switch team looks at white activism in the wake of George Floyd's killing. The video of his death is horrific, and the brutality is stark. But that was the case in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014 and Minnesota in 2016. This time, though, white people are out in the streets in big numbers, ... | [
"NPR'S JOHN GREENBERG REPORTS ON THE NEW WHITEWATER PAPERS RELEASED LAST NIGHT."
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2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren And Biden Vs. Harris | [
"The lineup is now set for the second series of Democratic presidential primary debates, at the end of the month. On the first night, progressive favorites Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be on stage together for the first time, while upstart South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Bu... | [
"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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U.S. Is On Target To Accept And Resettle 10,000 Syrian Refugees | [
"The Obama administration is on track to make its goal of admitting and resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees before the end of September, despite concerns that Islamic militants could enter with them. \"The current pace of arrivals will continue through the end of this fiscal year so we may exceed 10,000,\" said Anne ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending... | npr | {
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Texas Flooding Damage | [
"NPR's John Burnett reports the flooded Rio Grande is expected to crest in Laredo, Texas tonight. Thousands of homes in the river's path have been evacuated and all three bridges linking the US and Mexico have been shut down. The flooding brought by Tropical Storm Charley has already killed at least 14 people in th... | [
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Election Dominates Iranian Discussions | [
"Thousands of Iranians are demonstrating again despite government attempts to stop the protests. Iranian-American writer Hooman Majd traveled to Iran before last week's presidential election. He has since returned but has been talking with friends and families in Iran. Majd talks with Renee Montagne about what he h... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Marie Colvin Died In Syria While Exposing 'The Horrors Of War' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Youth Killings Reach Crisis Level In Chicago | [
"Young people in Chicago are dying violent deaths at an alarming rate. So far this school year, at least 36 Chicago Public School students have been killed, most of them victims of gunshots. Scores of other Chicago children and teenagers have been wounded in shootings, and there are concerns that the gun violence c... | [
"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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Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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U.S. Media Avoid Publishing Controversial Cartoons | [
"Riots sparked by the publication of cartoons in a Danish newspaper led to sharp debates in American newsrooms in recent days as editors weighed how far to go in covering this important news. Ultimately, few U.S. publications have reproduced the offending cartoons, which sparked riots across the Muslim world. Thes... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Deaths Involving Fentanyl Rise As Curbing Illicit Supply Proves Tough | [
"In mid-August, an affable, 40-year-old man from Everett, Mass., overdosed at his mom's home after almost 25 years of heroin use. Joe Salemi had overdosed before, but this time couldn't be revived. Salemi's brother, Anthony, says he was pretty sure when his brother died that there must have been something besides h... | [
"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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Late-Night T.V. Hit by Strike | [
"There was no new funny last night, with the Writer's Guild of America on strike. Late-night talk shows were the first to go down. Soaop operas could be next. If the strikes lasts, the winner will be reality TV, which does not use union writers."
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Teaching About South Africa | [
"Tavis Smiley speaks to Wilhemina Trout, founder of the South African Domestic and Allied Workers Union, about her tour across the United States teaching Americans about the current situation in South Africa."
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The Players In The Battle For India's Soul | [
"The numbers from India's election are staggering: 814 million potential voters, nine stages of voting over six weeks. They are the biggest in the world. Correspondent Julie McCarthy talks with NPR's Arun Rath about the candidates vying for power."
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Encryption Solution Ensures Privacy | [
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Slate's Michael Kinsley: Skipping the Iowa Caucuses | [
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Carolina Chocolate Drops: Old-Time Music With A Twist | [
"Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson met each other in Boone, N.C., at the Black Banjo Gathering. They were curious about old-time Southern folk music and its African roots. Shortly thereafter, in 2005, they formed Carolina Chocolate Drops, a modern take on a traditional black string band. Carolina Ch... | [
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Senators Set to Wrap Roberts Confirmation Hearing | [
"The Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up its final round of questions for Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts, and could end their confirmation hearing as early as Thursday. Ari Shapiro has the latest from the hearings on Capitol Hill."
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New Republic: Obama Against The Supreme Court | [
"William Galston is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing editor for The New Republic. If the Supreme Court overturns key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, it will precipitate the largest confrontation between the Court and a president since the mid-1930s. Yes, the Court prevented Tru... | [
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New NAACP Leader Looks Ahead | [
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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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Blast Kills At Least 40 At Pakistan Hotel | [
"A huge bomb destroyed the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday. The explosion killed more than 40 people in one of the country's worst terrorist attacks. Authorities believe many more were trapped in the burning building and expect the death toll to rise."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President Weeks After Disputed Vote. -- Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team. -- South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot. -- California's Thomas Fire 45 Percent Contained. --... | npr | {
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Nobody Throws Balls Like Yu | [
"He's 26 years old, comes from Japan, plays baseball in Texas and can throw pitches like no one else in the game. He's Yu Darvish and he throws fastballs, sliders, slow curves. Facing him — and this is the thing that makes him bigger than baseball, just a stunning athlete — you'd have no idea what's coming, or when... | [
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How To Steal A Painting | [
"NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Paris on the theft of a masterpiece by Camille Corot from the Louvre. Museum officials are keeping mum, leaving the rest of us wondering how someone managed to walk off with a 13 by 19 inch canvas in the middle of a Sunday afternoon."
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Diane Coffee, 'All The Young Girls' | [
"Diane Coffee is the solo project of Shaun Fleming, a musician who has been a child voice actor for Disney and the drummer in Foxygen with his friends Jonathan Rado and Sam France. Under the name Diane Coffee, Shaun Fleming is also an outrageously dolled up performer. \"All The Young Girls\" is from the band's 2013... | [
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Beirut Veterans Memorialize Comrades | [
"Veterans of the U.S. mission to Beirut gather to remember the 241 U.S. Marines who died in a suicide bombing in Beirut 20 years ago. The reunion takes place in North Carolina, and also touches on lessons learned from the bombing. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Greeks Take To The Streets Over Austerity Plans | [
"Protesters in Greece are demonstrating against government plans to slash the national budget, raise taxes and sell-off state assets. The prime minister is trying to get another austerity plan though parliament this week."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Manufacturing Changing Gears, Seeing Some Growth | [
"A recent Brookings Institution study ranked greater Cleveland second in manufacturing job growth, just behind Youngstown, Ohio, in the second quarter of 2010. Instead of just cars and trucks driving the uptick, some factories now produce wind turbine bolts and medical imaging supplies."
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Texas Governor Reverses His Decision And Makes Face Coverings Mandatory | [
"After a major surge of coronavirus cases, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered nearly all residents to wear masks. The order also allows local officials to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings."
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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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3 Afghan Civilians Allegedly Slain By U.S. 'Kill Team' | [
"Five soldiers from Fort Lewis, Wash., are being charged with murder. The Army says three Afghan civilians died at the hands of an alleged \"kill team\" set up by the most senior of these soldiers, Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, and included the remaining four. Robert Siegel talks to NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman about... | [
"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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Lawn And Garden Care | [
"Guest: Sandy Mason, Horticulture Educator at the University of Illinois\nCooperative Extension in Champaign County"
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Final House Tally Remains Unresolved | [
"More than two weeks after the Nov. 6 election, several House races remain undecided. Races in Ohio and Texas are of particular interest."
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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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New Study Predicts What Climate Your City Could Resemble In 2080 | [
"A new study predicts how much warmer 541 cities in the U.S. and Canada will be by 2080. If climate change continues at its current rate, New York City will feel as warm as northern Arkansas, and Miami’s climate will resemble southern Mexico’s. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with the study’... | [
"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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One OB-GYN On Challenges For Women Who Give Birth Later In Life | [
"When Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) became the first senator to have a baby while in office, some also noted that she’s 50 years old — prompting questions about the latest thinking on age and giving birth. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Dr. Jessica Shepherd (@JShepherd_MD), an OB-GYN at Bayl... | [
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Author Teacher Has Varied Reading Tastes | [
"Summer reader Laila Lalami is an observer of Islamic issues and current events on her blog, 'Moorishgirl-dot-com.\" She is also an author and teacher of creative writing. This week she talks to Liane Hansen about her summer reading list. LIANE HANSEN, host: Our summer reader this week is Laila Lalami. She's an a... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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First Listen Live: The National, 'Sleep Well Beast' | [
"ADVISORY: This concert contains profanity. The National played the group's entire new album, Sleep Well Beast live in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, days before its release, and we have the entire show for you here. The capacity crowd of about 1,200 at Union Transfer witnessed an extraordinary performance by this band o... | [
"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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Uncovering The History Of North Carolina Swamp's Ancient Cypress Trees | [
"Some of the world’s oldest trees live in the black swamps of North Carolina. Researchers say they hold the key to more than 2,000 years of information about the climate. Will Michaels (@WillMichaels) of WUNC has the report. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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Stories From Two Bright New Literary Voices | [
"Book Tour is a Web feature and podcast hosted by NPR's Lynn Neary. Each week, we present leading authors of fiction and nonfiction as they read from and discuss their work. Discovery is one of the joys of reading. Discovering a book you have to stay up all night to finish. Discovering a world you never knew existe... | [
"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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Australian Election Still In Doubt | [
"Prime Minister Julia Gillard is now Australia's caretaker leader after just two months on the job. Her governing Labor Party lost its parliamentary majority in Saturday elections, but the opposition coalition group of Liberals (which Americans may view as politically conservative) and Nationals didn't win either. ... | [
"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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The Magic Of The 'Boyhood' Experiment: Time And Patience | [
"If the story fell apart after 12 years of filming, it would have been a \"real drag,\" says Patricia Arquette, and a \"colossal waste of time,\" says Ethan Hawke. Instead, it won three Golden Globes."
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Transcript: Census Bureau Acting Director Ron Jarmin's Interview With NPR | [
"Editor's note: NPR National Correspondent Hansi Lo Wang spoke with the U.S. Census Bureau's Acting Director Ron Jarmin in an exclusive interview — Jarmin's first with a news organization since stepping in last July to lead the federal government's largest statistical agency. Jarmin discussed how the bureau is pre... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Pa. Senate Hopefuls Remain In Tight Race | [
"Rep. Joe Sestak is running neck and neck in a Pennsylvania Senate race against Republican Pat Toomey. President Obama and President Clinton are just two of the political heavyweights who campaigned for him. We've requested interviews with both candidates. Today, NPR's Michele Norris hears from Sestak."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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New Orleans Residents Eye Levee Protection | [
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Kentucky Moves To Add Guns To Schools After School Shooting | [
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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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Are U.S. Voters Ready to Elect a Woman President? | [
"Is America ready to elect a woman president? A majority of voters say yes. But for a woman, a presidential campaign could be filled with minefields. Michele Norris hears about those challenges from former Rep. Pat Schroeder, who considered a run for the White House in 1988. Norris also talks with Marie Wilson, pr... | [
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South Dakota's Abortion Ban, Part 1 | [
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'Ailey' Doc Shows How Alvin Ailey Changed The Landscape Of Dance For Dancers Of Color | [
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Tent City Housing Migrant Children To Close As Kids Are Released To Sponsors | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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'Armadebton' And Other Alternatives To 'Fiscal Cliff' | [
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These Days, School Lunch Hours Are More Like 15 Minutes | [
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The Nation: A Note To The Forgotten Ordinary Folk | [
"When it comes to the media, we hear a lot of talk about a conservative-liberal divide, or the thoroughly discredited idea of a liberal bias. But the divide worth paying attention to is between those who are represented (and listened to) in media coverage, and those who aren't — namely the powerful, and then everyo... | [
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Toilet Paper Poultice | [
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Cheney Shows Biden Around VP Mansion | [
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Believing What We See: The Covington Catholic Video And Competing Narratives | [
"A viral video of white male teenagers surrounding Nathan Phillips, a member of the Omaha tribe went viral over the weekend. Nick Martin, writing for Splinter, said “that teenager in the video, standing so emboldened in front of Phillips, was doing exactly what he was taught to do, by his school, by his friends, by... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Motion Picture Academy Discourages Oscar Campaigning | [
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this week issued new guidelines to try to limit the kind of campaigning that often goes on as members lobby for Academy Awards. NPR's Bob Edwards reports."
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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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Gray Davis' Final Days | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Dan Weintraub of <EM>The Sacramento Bee</EM> about Gov. Gray Davis' last acts as the chief executive of California. Davis has been signing bills passed by a state Assembly controlled by Democrats -- somewhat to the chagrin of Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger."
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"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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The Babies: A Shot Of Spring, Ahead Of Schedule | [
"The Babies may be just another Brooklyn band releasing its full-length debut after a few singles — and attracting attention in part because of its ties to Vivian Girls and Woods — but \"Run Me Over\" has something special going for it. A few awkward guitar chords fill the song's intro, but the pace changes suddenl... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Kaki King: A Guitar Wizard Conjures New Colors | [
"If you listen to NPR news shows, chances are good that you've already heard the music of Kaki King. Her rich, distinctive guitar playing is a favorite of the directors of our programs — certainly Morning Edition. She gets her sound by playing the guitar in a unique and mesmerizing way. Rolling Stone has named her ... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Trump Is Worried About The Trade Deficit With Germany. He Needn't Be | [
"At the G-7 summit last week, Donald Trump glad-handed and posed for photo ops with leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Tuesday, however, he had some harsh words for Merkel's Germany. \"We have a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. Very bad ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Slowly, Myanmar Dares To Believe Change Is Real | [
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"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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House Considers Debt Deal | [
"Can the House pass the debt ceiling deal? Given that it includes much to offend all, House leaders John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi are playing a delicate balancing game. NPR's Andrea Seabrook talks to Melissa Block."
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Why We Need To Stop Calling Food 'Exotic' | [
"The word “exotic” is often used to describe animals, places, women and most commonly — food. Washington Post food writer G. Daniela Galarza recently published an article titled “Stop Calling Food ‘Exotic’ ” asking for people to stop using the word exotic as a descriptor. The definition of the word changes based on... | [
"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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Gary Clark Jr.: A Raucous Blues Shout | [
"On his major-label debut Blak and Blu, you can hear the roar in Gary Clark Jr.'s blues guitar, and in his vocal throughout \"Bright Lights.\" It's one of the few straight-up blues songs on what is essentially an introduction to one of the most highly praised young blues guitarists in recent times. While Clark come... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Democrats Have The Wind At Their Backs, But Can They Capitalize? | [
"Political calculations can change about as quickly as the news. Just look at past week: The news that a speaker of the House announced his retirement and a Robert Mueller Russia investigation that keeps ensnaring people close to the president were drowned out temporarily when President Trump announced a military s... | [
"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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