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A Salon Owner Worries About The Lockdown's Impact On Her Business | [
"Christine Maccarone of New Jersey styles hair in nursing homes and hospitals. She's worried about her business surviving the state lockdown, and the well-being of her elderly clients."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Olivia Rodrigo Bridges Generations On Her Debut Album 'Sour' | [
"With her debut album <em>Sour</em>, released May 21, Olivia Rodrigo ushers in a new, grungier era for the Disney-to-pop-star pipeline."
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Blocking Iran With A Global Game Of Nuclear 'Keep Away' | [
"Iran's government on Thursday made clear it has no interest in direct talks until the U.S. eases sanctions that have been squeezing Iran's economy. But the Obama administration isn't budging and says the ball is in the Iranians' court. The suspicion that Iran wants to make a nuclear weapon is the rationale for the... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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Christian Groups Find Way Around High Health Costs | [
"As policymakers in Washington, D.C., debate overhauling health care, several evangelical Christian groups have found a way of getting around the high cost of health insurance. Instead of paying premiums, they simply agree to pay each other's medical bills. The groups are not regulated because unlike insurance the... | [
"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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At School, Overweight Children Carry A Heavy Burden | [
"One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. Significant numbers of those young people are grappling with health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Those conditions can be difficult for children to manage in any setting, but they can pose particular challenges for ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Liviu Casleanu (Liv-Vee-Oo | [
"Liviu Casleanu (LIV-vee-oo kah-slay-AH-noo) and Michal Kurkowski (MIK-ahl koor- KAWF-skee), violins; Christian Brunnert, cello, and Dennis Russell Davies, harmonium, perform the last of the five Bagatelles, Op. 47, by Antonin Dvorak. (Musicmasters MMD 60180H)"
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"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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National Review: Dismantling Obama's Health Care | [
"In a perfect world, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R., Utah) would like to \"fully repeal\" Obamacare. \"That's what I voted for earlier this year,\" he says, alluding to the Senate GOP's repeal amendment from March, which failed by a vote of 58 to 39. \"But, for now, full repeal is very tough. I would like to see that, but Re... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Graham: Bush Covered Up Saudi Ties to Sept. 11 | [
"In his new book <EM>Intelligence Matters</EM>, Florida Democrat Sen. Bob Graham — a former chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee — accuses the Bush administration of hiding evidence linking Saudi Arabia's government to the Sept. 11 hijackers. Graham speaks with NPR's Juan Williams."
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"Stories: 1) The Pentagon on Sept. 11: One Survivor's Account 2) Battling the Pentagon Blaze After 9/11"
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Iraqis, Troops Killed as Protests Turn Violent | [
"U.S. and allied forces clash with supporters of the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. The worst violence was near the southern city of Najaf, where 20 Iraqis were killed when al-Sadr's supporters opened fire on a Spanish garrison near the city. There was a similar demonstration in the Sadr City neighborhood o... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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James Judd - "The Book Report" | [
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A Tough Little Droplet Fights To Stick Around | [
"You drop into the world. You are beautiful, full-bodied, ready for anything, but the world is bigger than you — to your surprise, you are small. You try to make your way, but the big world spits you out, so you fight your way back. And because life is like that, you get hit again ... And again. And again. Each tim... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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Portugal Snatches Victory From U.S., Match Ends 2-2 | [
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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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Readers Lament 'International Herald Tribune' Name Change | [
"Starting Tuesday, American expats throughout Europe will pick up their <em>The International Herald Tribune</em> to discover it has been renamed, <em>The International New York Times</em>. Many longtime readers say they'll feel a great loss."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Tourists Violating India's Lockdown Forced To Write I'm Sorry | [
"A group of tourists were breaking the rules — lounging on the banks of the Ganges River. For their punishment they had to write: \"I did not follow the rules of lockdown. I am very sorry\" 500 times."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Philip Glass, Premiering 'A Toltec Symphony' | [
"Ancient traditions and beliefs of the peoples of Mesoamerica influence Symphony No. 7 - A Toltec Symphony, composed by Philip Glass as a commissioned tribute to Leonard Slatkin, musical director of the National Symphony Orchestra. The Toltecs, Glass says, \"emphasized the relationship with the forces of the natura... | [
"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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Update: 19 People Were Hit By Shots Fired During Arizona Rampage | [
"The Pima County Sheriff's office has released a statement that clears up the issue of how many people were wounded by gunfire during Saturday's deadly attack in Tucson, Ariz., on those gathered at an event held by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). While officials had said that there were 20 victims (six of whom died... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Anger Over Pennsylvania Lawmakers' Pay Raise | [
"The Pennsylvania legislature's dark-of-night vote to grant itself a huge pay raise has taxpayers steamed. The legislators are now the second highest paid in the country. Supporters say you've got to pay more to attract the best. Susan Phillips of WHYY reports."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Senate Panel To Question Hayden On CIA Videos | [
"CIA Director Michael Hayden is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to discuss why his agency videotaped the interrogation of terrorism suspects and then destroyed the tapes. The Justice Department and the CIA say they will investigate the destruction of the tapes, which are bel... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Words On Justice Scalia's Legacy From SCOTUS Blog | [
"Rachel Martin speaks with Tom Goldstein of SCOTUS blog about Justice Antonin Scalia's time and legacy on the Supreme Court."
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It's The Day Of The National Spelling Bee Finals, Aka Know-Nothing Thursday! | [
"The Scripps National Spelling Bee is down to the 50 semifinalists. Today at 10:00 Eastern, they'll compete in the semifinals (broadcast on ESPN2), and then tonight at 8:00, they'll hold the finals (broadcast on ESPN). You can also follow an online streaming version at ESPN online, but to be honest, it's an extreme... | [
"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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UNICEF's Good News About Child Marriage Isn't Quite As Good As It Sounds | [
"A report released this month by UNICEF has been cause for celebration in India, the country with the highest number of child marriages in South Asia each year. According to the newly released data, the annual number of child marriages in the country has dropped by nearly half in the last decade. \"India has seen a... | [
"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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Intense Fighting Slows U.S. Progress | [
"NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from the Pentagon on the heavy fighting around An Najaf and Nasiriyah. He also provides an update on the Americans captured earlier today and the overall strategic situation."
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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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Navy Officials Examine Training Procedures After Ship Accidents | [
"The Navy's Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, R.I., is the premier training facility for surface warship officers. In the past decade, junior officers have spent greatly reduced time there."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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In Yabbies And Cappuccino, A Culinary Lifeline For Aboriginal Youth | [
"If you teach an aboriginal man (or woman) to make a cappuccino, can you feed his career for a lifetime? That's the hope at Yaama Dhiyaan, a cooking and hospitality school for at-risk indigenous young people in Australia. Students there are learning the skills to be cooks, restaurant and hotel workers, and caterers... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The 'Burn' That Saved Forests 2) Hal Holbrook: A Lifetime Of Diverse Roles 3) In 'Still Here,' A Fully Committed Joaquin Phoenix"
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Watch Sharon Van Etten Cover LCD Soundsystem With The Heritage Orchestra | [
"As part of the annual summertime BBC Proms performance series, Sharon Van Etten, accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra, took on LCD Soundsystem's slow-building burner \"New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down.\" In keeping with its source material, Van Etten's cover goes from slow swing to cathartic crash... | [
"NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Ann Powers join host Robin Hilton for a quick run-through some of the most essential new albums out on April 13, starting with the Korean surf-rock band Say Sue Me and their wistful and gritty album Where We Were Together. Also on the show: Singer Juliana Hatfield's inspired and up... | npr | {
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Far-Right Expected To Win Austrian Elections | [
"Austrians vote today in an election likely to shake up the traditional two-party structure of politics in Austria — and see an anti-immigrant far-right party form part of the next government."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Louisiana Mother And Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Are Killed In Tornado. -- Deadly Blast Rips Through Russian Metro Station, Russian State Media Report. And here are more early headlines: Trump Says U.S. Could Go It Alone Against North Korea. (CNN) Trump Welcoming Egyptian L... | npr | {
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Cost Of U.S. Opioid Epidemic Since 2001 Is $1 Trillion And Climbing | [
"The opioid epidemic has cost the U.S. more than a trillion dollars since 2001, according to a new study, and may exceed another $500 billion over the next three years. The report by Altarum, a nonprofit group that studies the health economy, examined CDC mortality data through June of last year. The greatest finan... | [
"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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Gwyneth Paltrow And Chris Martin Announce Separation | [
"A celebrity couple splitting up is sadly not so unusual. But they can be creative when announcing it. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin said they will be \"consciously uncoupling.\""
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of September | [
"Each month, we listen to hundreds of new electronic music tracks, test the standouts on loud speakers and highlight the best of the best in a 30-minute mix. You can stream this month's mix here or through NPR Music's SoundCloud account. If you'd rather just hear each song individually, check out the playlist below... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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A Moving Book, A Marvelous Video Game and More | [
"The weekend is ready for you, but are you ready for the weekend? We've got five great suggestions for whiling away the hours. The stars of this week's list include a wry and moving novel about a freak accident that returns a woman to the mental state of a six year old, a DVD set with more laughs than a barrel full... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Trump's Refusal To Back U.S. Intel Over Russia At Putin Summit Sparks Bipartisan Ire | [
"Updated at 7:13 p.m. ET President Trump's effort to reset relations with Russia backfired at home after he failed to side with the U.S. intelligence community over Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. The president's equivocation drew bipartisan condemnation, capping a week in which Trump alienated allies a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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What if I Had Never Had Cancer? | [
"I had my car in for service this morning, and I was sitting in the waiting room. The TV was on. But I wasn't paying attention until Morgan Freeman came on and started talking about colon cancer. He was urging people to have colonoscopies and said that colon cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, if caught ea... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Kurds Press for Expanded Northern Front | [
"Thousands of people take to the streets in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq, celebrating news of the fall of Baghdad. The Kurds have tens of thousands of militia fighters ready to attack the Iraqi-held cities of Mosul and Kirkuk. So far, U.S. forces won't commit to a larger northern front. NPR's Ivan Watson report... | [
"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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Their 'Tough' Mom Was Also The Navy's 1st Asian American Woman Officer | [
"Editor's note: This story contains language that some listeners may find offensive. To siblings Flip and Christine Cuddy, Susan Ahn Cuddy was \"Mom.\" But she was also a Korean American lieutenant in the U.S. Navy who trained pilots to shoot down enemies during World War II. It wasn't until historian John Cha's bi... | [
"Stories: 1) A Navy Doctor Goes 'On Call in Hell' 2) The Stooges Return with 'The Weirdness'"
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World Cafe Sense Of Place — Stockholm: First Aid Kit | [
"To wrap up World Cafe's Sense Of Place visit to Stockholm, we talked with the charming Swedish folk-pop duo First Aid Kit in Philadelphia just last week. Sisters Klara and Johanna Soderburg sat down to discuss their impression of Stockholm growing up right outside of it — including early busking excursions to the ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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The Controversy Over The 'Motor Voter' Law | [
"Voting rights groups fear that the Trump administration's look into voter fraud is really aimed at weakening a 24-year-old law meant to expand opportunities for people to register to vote."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Ford Co. CEO Steps Down Amid Record Losses | [
"Bill Ford has stepped down as president and CEO of Ford Motor Co., the car manufacturing giant founded by Ford's great-grandfather. The giant car manufacturer has struggled through a period of slipping profits and shrinking market share. Jean Jennings, editor-in-chief of Automobile Magazine, talks with Madeleine ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 58 Die In Attack On Syrian Town Where Toxic Gas And Shelling Were Reported. -- St. Petersburg Bombing Suspect Identified; Death Toll Is At 14. -- Bertha Finally Breaking Through. -- Harrison Ford May Keep Flying, FAA Investigation Concludes. And here are more early head... | npr | {
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Money Seen As A Motive In Execution Of North Korea's No. 2 | [
"Initial suspicions focused on personal dislike and a desire to send a \"don't mess with me\" message. Now there's a report from The New York Times that: \"The execution of the uncle of Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, had its roots in a firefight between forces loyal to Mr. Kim and those supporting the man who ... | [
"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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Sen. Tim Kaine On Why He Opposes Stopgap Funding Mechanism For Government | [
"As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who says he opposes the stopgap funding mechanism that would keep the government open. Instead, he proposes that Congress stays in town until it can pass a long-term deal."
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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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'Giants in the Earth' by Ole Edvart Rolvaag | [
"[This is] one of the few books I have read in my life that I have read twice and enjoyed each time. As a school boy, I was both impressed and astonished by the depiction of the life of the pioneers who settled the upper Midwest. Hardly a winter passes when I don't think about the struggles faced by the Per Hansa f... | [
"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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Latest Must-Go Presidential Campaign Stop: London | [
"The road to the White House begins with voters in Iowa, New Hampshire and in a handful of other states that hold primaries and caucuses early that winnow the field of candidates. But those aren't the only stops on a would-be president's itinerary these days. There are also, increasingly, early trips outside the U.... | [
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Tunisian Opposition Leader's Slaying Prompts Protests | [
"Thousands of Tunisians are protesting in the streets after the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, a critic of the moderate Islamist group that dominates the country's government. Steve Inskeep talks with Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution's Doha Center."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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God vs. Science: Keeping Creationism out of School | [
"This summer, the Texas Board of Education gears up to possibly consider whether biology classes should include the \"strengths and weaknesses\" evolutionary theory — known as creationism to some. Biology professor and textbook author Kenneth Miller discusses the debate."
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Put A Little Bounce In Your Day With A New Christmas Ad From The U.K. | [
"Every year, the British retailer John Lewis pulls out all the stops on a single, cinematic Christmas ad. You might remember last year's tearjerker, with a lonely old man on the moon and a fateful glance through a telescope. This year, though, John Lewis took a different route: less pulling on heartstrings, more ti... | [
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Syrian Militia Blamed In Latest Killing | [
"Syrian activists blamed pro-government militiamen for the latest killing of civilians in the city of Homs. At least a dozen people, including children, were killed, state media confirmed, saying instead that the perpetrators were \"armed terrorists.\" The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 12 p... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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The Taliban Is Celebrating Its Takeover Now That The U.S. Withdrawal Is Complete | [
"KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the sky over Afghanistan around midnight Monday and then fired their guns into the air, celebrating victory after a 20-year insurgency that drove the world's most powerful military out of one of the poorest countries. The departure o... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Hear Sufjan Stevens' New Song, 'Wallowa Lake Monster' | [
"Sufjan Stevens is sharing a rare outtake he recorded while making his 2015 album Carrie & Lowell. The song, \"Wallowa Lake Monster,\" is one of several previously unreleased tracks included in an upcoming collection of remixes, demos and alternate versions of songs from that period. Like the other tracks on Carrie... | [
"This week on All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by some familiar friends from the NPR Music team, who share their latest musical finds. 1. Surfer Blood: \"Demon Dance\" from 'Pythons' 2. Miyazaki: \"Torrents\" from 'Color Of Glass' 3. Leven Signs: \"Prague Spring\" from 'Hemp Is Her... | npr | {
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Lack of Consensus on How to Fix Medicare | [
"NPR''s Joanne Silberner reports on the problems encountered by the federal commission created to address the Medicare program. The commission''s final report is due March 1, and so far there is not a broad consensus about what needs to be done to fix Medicare ... projected to go into the red in 2008."
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Kidnappings in Uganda Rise | [
"Rebel groups in Uganda kidnap children to use as soldiers, as attacks in the country rise. Human rights groups say that the Lord's Resistance Army has kidnapped more than 20,000 children in the last 15 years to use as soldiers. Hear John Okello-Okello of the Christian Children's Fund."
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Mystery Sculpture Thought To Be The Work Of Leonardo da Vinci Is Unveiled In Italy | [
"Leonardo da Vinci is long-thought to have made sculptures, but since his death in 1519, no three-dimensional work of art by him has ever been identified. But now, curators in Italy have unveiled what may be the only known sculpture by the artist, inventor and scientist. The Virgin with the Laughing Child was part... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tunisia's Secularists Victorious In Parliamentary Vote. -- Angry Mob Sets Fire To Parliament In Burkina Faso. -- Madison Bumgarner Carries Giants To 3rd Title In 5 Years. And here are more early headlines: Sweden To Become First European Union Country To Recognize Pales... | npr | {
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Venti Pain In The Neck | [
"From NPR's David Greene, who is traveling with the Obama campaign: View from the Obama pool bus... We're sitting outside the Obama hotel on West 56th Street in New York City, and the NYPD is yelling at people to clear the way (presumably for Obama's imminent walk to his motorcade). The NYPD's one inconvenience: a... | [
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New Wisconsin Poll: Walker Maintains Lead; Obama Gains Strength | [
"A new survey of Wisconsin voters shows GOP Gov. Scott Walker maintaining his lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Democrat who is trying to oust the governor in a recall election Tuesday. And the survey had good news for President Obama: during the last half of the month, he improved his standing against GOP... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Breaking News Update: 6.6 Million File Unemployment Claims Due To Coronavirus | [
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European Airlines Must Pay Stranded Passengers | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Is Canceled Because Of Pandemic | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Jonatha Brooke On Mountain Stage | [
"Established singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke returns to the Mountain Stage, recorded live in Harrisonburg, Va. Brooke first performed on the program as part of the ethereal-yet-dissonant pop duo The Story, during the 1990s coffeehouse music wave. With years of solo work (and even playwriting) under her belt, Brook... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of August 22, 2013 | [
"<em>Short Nights Of The Shadow Catcher,</em> appearing at No. 14, recounts photographer Edward Curtis' life."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Snow Expected To Fall In Iowa After Monday's Caucuses | [
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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Trump's Infrastructure Plan 'A Joke,' Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell Says | [
"The Trump administration’s infrastructure plan is finally out. The headline number is $1.5 trillion, but only $200 billion of that would come from the federal government. Cities, states and private investment would make up the rest. Ed Rendell (@GovEdRendell), former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, says... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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Border Security Measure Does Little To Quell Immigration Debate | [
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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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'Heartbreaking' Video Of Final Moments Aboard Korean Ferry | [
"A cellphone video sent by a 17-year-old passenger in the final moments before a South Korean ferry capsized and sank on April 16, killing hundreds of people, has been released by the teenager's father. The 15-minute video, shot by high school student Park Su-hyeon, gives a chilling glimpse of the last few minutes ... | [
"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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Hospitals Adapt ERs To Meet Patient Demand For Routine Care | [
"When it's time for medical care, where do you go? The doctor's office? An urgent care clinic? Or the nearest hospital? As many as 1 in 3 Americans sought care in an ER in the past two years, according to a recent poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Providing Bait for Nigerian Scam Artists | [
"Fraudulent Nigerian inheritance e-mails are conning people out of their money. Commentator Robin Washington decided to turn the tables on the scammer, but some people go much farther."
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Israel v. Hezbollah, 1 Year Later | [
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Leon Bridges Announces 'Good Thing' With 2 New Songs | [
"Soul music savant Leon Bridges has announced a new album, Good Thing, and with it, two new tracks. On \"Bet Ain't Worth the Hand\" — a beautiful heartache ballad reminiscent of The Temptations — Bridges takes a gamble on ending his relationship with a loved one. \"Maybe I'm leavin' / Leavin' here with nothin' / I ... | [
"After releasing her relentlessly catchy debut single, \"Whip My Hair\" in 2010 (when she was just nine years old), the singer and rapper Willow went on to release more than a half-dozen albums and EPs of mostly uptempo pop and dance music. But on her latest album, Lately I Feel Everything, the now 20-year-old arti... | npr | {
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Looking Back On Eric Holder's Time As Attorney General | [
"Attorney General Eric Holder announced this week that he will be resigning. Justice correspondent Carrie Johnson speaks with NPR's Arun Rath about Holder's legacy and who will likely replace him."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Can Mom's Pregnancy Diet Rewire Baby's Brain For Obesity? | [
"Moms-to-be are often reminded that they're eating for two. It's tempting to take this as an excuse to go for that extra scoop of the ice cream. (Believe me, I've been there.) But a solid body of research suggests that expectant mothers should be walking away with the opposite message: Pregnancy should be a time to... | [
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The California Report | [
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Corporate Fugitive: Carlos Ghosn | [
"In 2018, Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan. He was the CEO of two car companies: Nissan in Japan and Renault in France. Ghosn was also drawing two salaries — and executives at Nissan said he had failed to disclose his earnings, violating Japanese law. Before Ghosn's trial begins, he makes his escape. Hiding in a ... | [
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Amber Guyger, Ex-Officer Who Killed Man In His Apartment, Given 10 Years In Prison | [
"Updated at 9:26 p.m. ET Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who killed her unarmed black neighbor after stepping into his apartment and mistaking it for her own, has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison by the same jury that convicted her of murder. \"Your sentence will begin today,\" Judge Tammy K... | [
"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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'We Are Who We Are': Coming-Of-Age Story Offers A Different View Of Italy | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino about his new series, <em>We Are Who We Are</em>. It's a coming-of-age drama set on an American military base in Italy."
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In India, Few Takers For Tighter Iran Sanctions | [
"India is rejecting U.S. pressure to tighten sanctions against Iran. One reason is economics. Other reasons are more complex: Indian leaders feel the U.S. neglected them after India agreed to earlier sanctions against Iran."
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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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Morning Edition Returns: Poor Michelangelo? | [
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Nuhu Ribadu, Fighting Corruption in Nigeria | [
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Interview: Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Iraq | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to hear her thoughts about the war in Iraq."
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WAMC's In Conversation With... | [
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Dayton, Ohio, Takes An Innovative Approach To Deal With Panhandlers | [
"After a Supreme Court ruling, cities began exploring ways to restrict panhandlers. Critics claim laws criminalize poverty, while proponents say they would help boost economic development downtown."
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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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N. Korea Presents Disarmament Proposal | [
"North Korea says it will pursue disarmament if the United States agrees to certain concessions, including security guarantees against a U.S. attack, diplomatic recognition and food aid. Hear NPR's Rob Gifford and Kurt Campbell of the Center for Strategic and International Studies."
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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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Morning News Brief: The FBI's No. 2 Official Steps Down | [
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Bob Edwards Talks With Reporter Paul Woods In Sarajevo | [
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Islamist Rebels Quick To Adjust To French Tactics In Mali | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Alan Boswell, Africa Correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, about the fight in Mali between French forces and Islamist militants. Boswell calls Mali the new front line in the war on terror."
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The Spark That Changed Georgia's Politics: Grassroots Activism | [
"Deborah Scott has been working as a grassroots organizer in Georgia for nearly four decades. NPR's Noel King talks to Scott about how she began, and how her work has helped to galvanize voters."
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On The Ranch - Commentator Marion Winik Takes A Trip To A Ranch | [
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From That Same Concert, | [
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Can An Anti-Fracking Ballot Question Change Balance Of Power In Washington? | [
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Journalist NGUYEN QUI DUC | [
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"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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Stars: 'Wishful' Thinking In A Fizzy New Song | [
"The Montreal pop band Stars wears many faces, literally and figuratively: Singers Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell swap lead vocals in songs that range from effervescent pop-rock to grandiose dance music to melancholy, string-enhanced dirges. With so much to choose from in the group's toolbox, a few gems are bound ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Baseball Playoff Picture | [
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Healthcare Bill Veto | [
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The Monday Night Massacre: Current Parallels To Nixon Administration | [
"President Trump's firing of the acting attorney general reminded some of Nixon's sacking of a special prosecutor in 1973. Scott Simon speaks with Nixon's White House special counsel John Dean."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Says He's Gay, Regrets Party's Position | [
"This is not a story about hypocrisy, or spreading gossip, or a gotcha moment, and certainly not about outing. Nothing like that at all. Ken Mehlman, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee and President Bush's campaign manager in 2004, has disclosed he is gay. The question of one's sexual orienta... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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U.S. Envoy: N. Korean Nuclear Claim No Surprise | [
"The top U.S. envoy to North Korea said Monday that Pyongyang's claim that it has a large-scale enrichment facility that could produce weapons-grade uranium doesn't come as a surprise to Washington. \"We have been watching and analyzing the [North's] aspirations to produce enriched uranium for some time,\" Stephen ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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Condo Flipping May Be Making A Comeback | [
"An investor recently bought 19 condominiums in a Miami building that was in foreclosure for $1.25 million. Twenty minutes later, the condos were sold, in bulk, for $1.45 million. Peter Zalewski, principal of condovultures.com, has at least five recent examples of similar profits."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Friends Of 50 Years Travel To D.C. To Support And Oppose Trump | [
"Inauguration weekend brings a mix of people to Washington, D.C. Scott Simon talks to friends Albert Kiecke and Becky Dinsmore. One supports President Trump and the other will attend the Women's March."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Health Care Inbox: From Medicaid Eligibility To Tax Credits | [
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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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Funded And Affordable: Should Public Transit Be Free? | [
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The Total Eclipse Of 1878 | [
"NPR's Scott Simon interviews science writer David Baron about his new book <em>American Eclipse</em>, the story of the total solar eclipse of 1878."
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Bush Acknowledges Flawed Iraq War Intelligence | [
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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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'I'm Not A Witch,' Republican Candidate Christine O'Donnell Tells Delaware Voters | [
"In a new ad, Christine O'Donnell responds to a clip of her, from Oct. 29, 1999, on Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect, that has resurfaced since she won the Delaware Republican primary: I'm not a witch. I'm nothing you've heard. I'm you. None of us are perfect, but none of us can be happy with what we see all aro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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