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Many Questions Remain In The Aftermath Of The Las Vegas Shooting | [
"Updated at 6:55 a.m. ET Tuesday Less than 24 hours after the massacre at an open-air country music concert in Las Vegas, authorities are still piecing together what shooter Stephen Paddock did in preparation for his deadly shooting rampage that left 59 people dead and 527 others injured. There is still a lot they ... | [
"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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Huge Indoor Dog Park Pampers Your Pooch | [
"Open the door to Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks in Dallas, and it feels a little like you've stepped into the lobby of a Hyatt or maybe an upscale health spa. But just beyond the waterfall wall that curtains the front desk is a sight for dogs' eyes. The park is the size of a jet airplane hangar. But instead of 737s a... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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We All Love Beyonce. So Why Aren't More Of Us Buying Her Stuff? | [
"I'm a talented freestyle rapper — really! — and back in 2003, that scored points with the kids in a summer program I directed. They loved it when I improvised about pop stars of the day, using my sweet rhymes to goof on 50 Cent and Usher while they clapped out a beat. But the day I rapped about Beyonce Knowles,... | [
"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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Minister To Lose Job After Performing Same-Sex Marriage? | [
"When Methodist minister Reverend Thomas Ogletree officiated his son's same-sex marriage, he didn't think it would cause a stir. But now some New York United Methodist Church ministers are threatening to defrock him. He speaks with Host Michel Martin about the controversy and why he feels he's being singled out."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Kurdish Activists Found Dead In Paris; 'Without Doubt An Execution'. Crazy Or Canny? Talk Grows About $1 Trillion Platinum Coin. And here are more early headlines: Biden To Meet NRA Today On Gun Violence. (ABC) Syria Fires Another Ballistic Missile At Rebels. (Reuter... | npr | {
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VietNam: Rocking Fiercely, Thoughtfully | [
"With full beards, long hair and headbands, the band VietNam resembles a gang of hippie drifters living in a '60s time warp. But the group rocks fiercely and uniquely, incorporating a distinct style of psychedelic, folk-inspired music that's built on a foundation of personal, thoughtful songwriting. The band began ... | [
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Heat Check: Going All Out | [
"This is not a drill: Heat Check is back! After a short hiatus and some stellar, late-breaking 2019 releases, Heat Check has returned to recap you on the world of experimental R&B, hip-hop and everything in between. 2020 vision — the year and the hindsight — is all about feeling over thinking. After delivering an ... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Counting Butterflies | [
"Many people believe that the best way to preserve endangered flora and fauna is to protect parts of the world where the diversity of life is greatest. That's easier said than done. NPR's Richard Harris reports on new findings that may make it easier to select the very best places for conservation efforts."
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Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain Momentum | [
"Corporate executives and sports officials are joining a growing number of elected officials who want to recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery, as an official U.S. holiday. The movement is being fueled by the Black Lives Matter protests demanding reforms following the killing of 46-year-o... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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How Can We Keep Older People Safe In The Heat? | [
"Michele Norris speaks with Kim Kristensen, a nurse at Independent Living in Madison, Wis., about looking after the elderly in the heat. In the Midwest, a \"heat dome\" has settled over the area. It started three days ago and is slowly moving eastward."
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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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Will Sputnik Memorabilia See Spike In Demand? | [
"Hosts Melissa Block and Michele Norris take note of the president's sputnik reference, which will likely stoke a lot of nostalgia. We wonder: \"What about sputnik merchandise? Will it affect prices, or demand or general curiosity?\""
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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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Awkward Thanksgiving Moments | [
"This is actually a PSA for PETA, but doesn't it seem exactly like an awkward moment you've had at Thanksgiving dinners past? As a college student, I used to regularly turn my thanks into a statement on gender politics. What cleverly hidden statement did you hide in your Thanksgiving grace?"
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E-Filing Cuts Need for the Midnight Postal Run | [
"Many post offices across the nation have done away with extended hours on tax day — as more and more people file tax returns electronically. In Lawrence, Kan., postmaster Judy Raney is closing up shop at the regular time Tuesday: 5:30 p.m."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Historical Milestones | [
"Roll Call reports on its Web site (registration required) that on June 12, Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) will become the longest-serving senator in history, passing the late Sen. Strom Thurmond's (R-SC) current record of 17,327 days, according to the Senate Historical Office. That's pretty neat, as far as it goes. But... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Artists Turn GoFundMe Comments Into A 'Get Well Soon!' Card For A Sick System | [
"The popular crowdsourcing site GoFundMe is a go-to place to appeal for help with rent, medicine, child care and favorite causes. Along with donations, supporters leave comments ranging from \"Can't wait for you to have the glasses you need!\" to \"Best of everything big guy,\" to simply \"Get well soon!\" Artists ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Google Accuses China Of Interfering With Its E-Mail Service, Again | [
"For the second time in as many years, Google is accusing China of interfering with its services. This time, reports The Wall Street Journal, Google is accusing the Chinese of interfering with Gmail in a way that made it look to users \"like the problem is with Gmail.\" The paper reports: The site isn't entirely b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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From A Performance Given | [
"From a performance given at De Doelen, the home of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, that ensemble plays \"An American in Paris\" by George Gershwin. (Radio Netherlands/European Broadcasting Union)"
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Young Republicans And Climate Change | [
"Many young Republicans view climate change as a pressing reality. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Nick Lindquist of the American Conservation Coalition."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Federal Judges Sends Wyo. Wolves Back To Endangered Species List | [
"Just two years after the Obama administration removed federal protections for wolves in the state of Wyoming, a federal judge has reinstated them, saying that the state's plan for managing the species was inadequate and largely unenforceable."
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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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Ecuador Fights 'Bad Left' Notoriety | [
"Ecuador's ambassador to Washington is hoping to turn a page in her country's stormy relationship with the U.S. But it's not easy once your government is branded as left-wing."
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"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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2 Decades Later, A March Of Thousands Looks Back — And Sets Eyes On Future | [
"To mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., Minister Louis Farrakhan convened a rally on the National Mall on Sunday, themed \"Justice or Else!\""
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears | [
"Panera Bread has announced it is preemptively recalling all of the 2 ounce and 8 ounce cream cheese products sold at its 2,000 U.S. locations. The fast-casual chain said it had made its decision \"out of an abundance of caution\" after samples of one of its cream cheese varieties tested positive for Listeria monoc... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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GOP House Leaders Retain Positions In The New Congress | [
"The current Republican Party leadership have all been re-elected by unanimous voice vote for the 115th Congress. Speaker Paul Ryan was also re-nominated to lead the GOP in the new Congress."
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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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The Hurricane and Contract Law | [
"Setting the stage for rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration has made two controversial decisions: to suspend the Davis-Bacon Act in the Gulf Coast, and to award rebuilding contracts without a competitive bidding process. George Washington University law professor Christopher Yukins discusses ... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Trump Cautions NATO Countries To Spend More On Defense – Or Else | [
"Ahead of next week's NATO summit, Steve Inskeep talks to former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Admiral James Stavridis about how Trump's approach could affect the alliance."
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"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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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Washington Post, DAVID MARANISS | [
"Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Washington Post, DAVID MARANISS. He's just completed a new biography of President Clinton, \"First in His Class,\" (Simon & Schuster). In researching the book, MARANISS interviewed more than 400 people, including Clinton's friends, relatives, and colleagues. One review... | [
"Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues. Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues."
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Trump Re-Examines Regulations Regarding Fracking, Oil Drilling | [
"The Trump administration rescinds rules on fracking and proposes rolling back safety measures on offshore oil drilling. Ailsa Chang talks to Alisa Barba, executive editor of Inside Energy."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Teachers Turning To Free Supply Shops To Outfit Their Classrooms | [
"Victoria Gomez waits at a \"checkout\" table as two volunteers count up her finds: puzzles, felt, storage bins and wooden shelves. \"My last [credit] card bill was $1,000 and that's just from last month, just for school supplies and things for my classroom,\" she tells them. Gomez is now a kindergarten teacher at ... | [
"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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Ohio Prisons Emphasize 'Re-Entry' Training | [
"President Bush has proposed a four-year, $300 million federal program to help newly released prisoners as they rejoin society. Ohio has one of the nation's most ambitious prisoner re-entry programs, with training beginning as soon as a convict begins a prison term. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and Reginald Wilkinson, di... | [
"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Dear New Orleans: I'm Leaving You | [
"Commentator Eve Troeh Last summer I was the poster girl for New Orleans . My picture ran in the Sunday paper with the headline Generation K. I smiled, flanked by hot pink oleander and golden hibiscus. In the interview I praised the city for its social warmth and tropical elegance. I declared my goal to tell stori... | [
"If you listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour, you know that we were carefully watching the Super Bowl last weekend on behalf of die-hard Packer fan Stephen Thompson. On this week's show, we wrap up the football talk for the season (you can actually hear Stephen's tired voice from all the shrieking he did the night befo... | npr | {
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Regulators Want Truckers, Train Operators Tested For Sleep Apnea | [
"Crash investigators point to several fatal wrecks in recent years as reasons for the new regulations, but some in the trucking industry question the accuracy and expense."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'We Have To Do More': Michelle Obama's Next Four Years | [
"This week marked a new step in Michelle Obama's evolution as first lady. In her hometown of Chicago, she delivered one of the most emotional speeches of her career — about kids dying from gun violence. \"I'm not talking about something that's happening in a war zone halfway around the world,\" she said. \"I am tal... | [
"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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Judd Apatow Remembers Garry Shandling With The Comic's Own Words | [
"When Judd Apatow was a teenager, he would bamboozle famous comedians into coming on his radio show by pretending it wasn’t for a high school radio station. That’s how he first spoke to the man who would become his mentor — the late Garry Shandling, who died in 2016 at age 66 from pulmonary thrombosis. “It was a fe... | [
"Stories: 1) 'SNL's' Darrell Hammond Reveals Cutting, Abuse 2) How The World's Tallest Skyscrapers Work"
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Ice Cream and Memories of Summer | [
"On hot summer days, <EM>Weekend Edition</EM> essayist Bonny Wolf becomes wistful for the ice cream of her youth."
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Libyan Rebels Ask Police To Return To Tripoli | [
"Libya's Transitional National Council is calling on police to return to the streets of Tripoli. The police fled as rebels took control of the capital. Despite being associated with Moammar Gadhafi's regime, and no money to pay them, some police are returning to work."
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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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Egypt's LGBT Crackdown | [
"Ahmed Alaa describes hoisting a rainbow flag at a concert in Cairo as the \"best five minutes of his life.\" Now he faces years in prison and says his family and his life have been destroyed."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Troy, New York: A Former Steel Town Makes A Comeback | [
"As New York prepared for its primary Tuesday, we stopped by the city of Troy in Upstate New York. It’s a city that had its heyday in the mid 1900s, but it has fallen on hard times. A quarter of the population is now living in poverty. Known as “collar city,” Troy used to be a manufacturing hub for detachable... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Summer Series, The World's A Stage, Visits A Beer Garden | [
"Beer and polka — that's a longstanding combination in Milwaukee. And enjoying it in a city park is what people do on a summer evening. We hear from visitors to Picnic Shelter No. 1 in Whitnall Park."
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A Syrian Lands In The U.S. For An Award, Only To Be Turned Back | [
"Raed Saleh, a Syrian national, landed at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday afternoon after an 11-hour journey from Turkey. In his passport was a visa for the U.S. He was planning to attend a Tuesday evening banquet in the capital where he was being honored for his rescue work in Syria. But ... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Aetna-Prudential Merger? | [
"NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports on the proposed merger of two major healthcare providers. Aetna US Healthcare and Prudential Healthcare may merge into a giant healthcare provider. But some critics of the plan say it will diminish competition and raise prices for many."
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Tracking the Money in the Student-Loan Industry | [
"Reports say a senior official at the Department of Education and financial aid directors at three major universities own stock in companies that issue student loans. The student-loan industry has become a complicated mix of public and private money."
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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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Musicians Seek Sales Beyond Stores | [
"These days musicians rely on Wal-Mart and Best Buy to sell their CDs. Or they can take it a step further with Home Shopping Network. Former Beatles lead singer Paul McCartney hit the channel last week, playing songs from his new album and ruminating on the world."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Michael Pollan On Vilsack, Agriculture --And Food | [
"When President-elect Barack Obama chose former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as his secretary of agriculture, he praised Vilsack's knowledge of both agriculture and energy. But author Michael Pollan says the incoming administration's focus should be on food and the people who eat it. Obama announced his selection Wednesda... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Precision Medicine: The Hope And The Hype | [
"Medical researchers are increasingly combining DNA sequencing with personal health data to develop new tests and treatments for disease. It's unclear if the results will be effective and affordable."
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West Virginia Militia | [
"The FBI has arrested several members of a West Virginia militia group who federal officials accuse of planning to blow up the FBI fingerprint records facility outside Clarksburg, West Virginia. The facility houses the FBI's collection of fingerprints and other identification resources, which help state and local p... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 29, 2007 Washington Post: In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening -- \"The Democratic presidential candidate from Illinois -- hoping his campaign can recapture some of that old-time religious fervor -- launched a three-city gospel concert series over the weekend across the state, in North... | npr | {
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Guest DJ: Café Tacvba, Mexico's Musical Philosophers | [
"To celebrate its new album, <em>Jei Beibi</em>, the iconic Mexican band visits <em>Alt.Latino</em> to play guest DJ — and talk about everything but the album."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Bush With Black Religious Leaders | [
"NPR's Phillip Martin reports that key African-American religious leaders meeting with President-elect George W. Bush are raising questions about what strategy the black community should take with the new administration."
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Shambolic VMAs And Hollywood In The White House | [
"Just a few weeks ago, when Linda Holmes was out of town, we decided to extend the opportunity for a scrappy newcomer named Audie Cornish to get a bit of much-needed NPR airtime. Today? She's one of the hosts of All Things Considered. (Okay, she was one of the hosts of All Things Considered before we put her on Pop... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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NPR: 06-17-2011 Fresh Air | [
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Our Tiny Desk Contest Winner, Land Of Talk, Juana Molina, More | [
"We kick this week's show off with the wild ride that is Tank And The Bangas, our unanimous pick to win this year's Tiny Desk Contest. They're from New Orleans and have the kind of playful, infectious energy that makes a band impossible to miss. You can hear their winning song, \"Quick,\" in our podcast — but to re... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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3 Antagonizing Protagonists You'll Love To Hate | [
"People often talk about the characters in books as if they were considering whom to invite to a dinner party. \"Oh, I just hated her — she was so mean.\" \"He's a bully; I didn't like how he treated his mother.\" There's something to be said for a likable character, but fiction has a way of upending our ordinary s... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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In Bolivia, Strollers Compete With Baby Slings | [
"In the U.S., fabric baby slings that carry an infant close to a mother's body are increasingly popular. Indigenous Bolivian women have been using the technique for centuries — and many embrace it as a connection to their past. But today, some young women in Bolivia have mixed feelings about the bundles, known as a... | [
"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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Iranian Nuclear Site Sabotaged Amid Attempts To Revive Nuclear Deal | [
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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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Oates Details Writers' Last Days in 'Wild Nights' | [
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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The Powerful Vietnam War Photos That Made History | [
"Earlier this week, Americans marked Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor the men and women who served in that war. One of the reasons the war was so controversial was the images that were broadcast across the United States on TV or in newspapers and magazines. In 2013, the Associated Press collected many of those pho... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Excerpt: 'A Golden Age' | [
"Chapter One March 1971 Every year, Rehana held a party at Road 5 to mark the day she had returned to Dhaka with the children. She saved her meat rations and made biryani. She rented chairs and called the jilapi-wallah to fry the hot, looping sweets in the garden. There was a red-and-yellow tent in case of rain, le... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Taking On the Billie Holiday Catalog | [
"Jazz singer Dianne Reeves is touring with a Billie Holiday tribute show, performing songs first made famous by Lady Day. Part of the challenge: protecting her voice. Reeves recently recorded the soundtrack to the film <EM>Goodnight, and Goodluck</EM>."
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Cardinals, Sox to Begin Series Battle in Boston | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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White Helmet Rescue Workers Stuck In Syria In Danger Of Being Caught | [
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Israeli Parents Ask: Should We Dismiss The Arab Cleaner At School? | [
"Two Palestinians armed with a gun and a knife boarded a bus in Jerusalem last week, and killed two Israelis and injured about 15 other passengers. The attack took place just 200 feet from the Eitan School, an elementary school with a Jewish religious curriculum. One parent had almost boarded that bus, but at the l... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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U.N.'s Annan Hears Sudan Refugees' Stories | [
"Sudanese refugees welcome U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to a camp in the Darfur province. They told him stories of rape and murder at the hands of Sudanese police and Arab militias. George Rupp of the International Rescue Committee went along and offers details."
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More Breweries. Less Beer. | [
"Earlier this year, we wrote about Kings County Beef Jerky, an artisanal jerky company in Brooklyn (of course). Sure, it's easy to mock artisanal jerky companies. The jokes basically write themselves. But the company may represent the future of U.S. manufacturing. We wrote: The Kings County approach is a model for... | [
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A Tribe Called Quest To Join Host Dave Chappelle On Saturday Night Live | [
"In a surprising press release NBC announced Friday that Dave Chappelle will host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 12 with musical guest A Tribe Called Quest. This will be the first episode after the presidential election, and an SNL debut for both Chappelle and A Tribe Called Quest. This news comes on the heels of anot... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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All Songs Considered for Friday, 11 May 2007 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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New Mix: Bon Iver, Brian Eno, Wilco, Khruangbin And More | [
"Host Bob Boilen goes solo for this week's essential new mix, with defiant joy from Wilco, the atmospherics of Brian Eno, new discoveries from Erin Durant and Pearla, a side-project for Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and more. 1. Wilco: \"Love Is Everywhere (Beware),\" 2. Pearla: \"Daydream,\" 3. Khruangbin: \"Mary Al... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Gun Store Owner Says He's No Longer Selling Mark Kelly A Rifle | [
"A gun store owner in Arizona says he is refusing to sell Mark Kelly a semi-automatic rifle. Kelly, along with his wife Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head during a shooting rampage at an event with her constituents, have become advocates for stricter gun controls. Kelly posted on Facebook that he had boug... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Report: Obama Will Say NSA Should Not Hold 'Metadata'. -- Japanese Soldier Who Fought On For 29 Years After WWII Dies. And here are more early headlines: Several Injured In Explosion At Thai Protest Rally. (Bloomberg) CDC Still Gathering Information In West Virginia Che... | npr | {
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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Feb. 19 | [
"The U.K. singer and producer SG Lewis is as inspired by the mindset of disco as much as the four-on-the-floor beats. On his debut album, times, he presents a dancefloor utopia where everyone is welcome and completely unbound in their celebration of life, rhythm and sound. We give a listen on this week's show and t... | [
"It's been eight years since Ed Sheeran released his 2011, career-launching EP, No. 5 Collaborations Project. Now his No. 6 Collaborations Project has arrived and it's a features-heavy flex that shows the singer can pretty much work with anyone, from the country rock of Chris Stapleton to Eminem, 50 Cent and Skrill... | npr | {
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Iron Man And Giving Up | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and special guest Matt Thompson talk about 'Iron Man 3,' directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey, Jr. They'll discuss why the latest installment of the superhero series is about much more than a man and his... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Economist House Call: Graduates Seek Future | [
"Americans are feeling the effects of the financial crisis — whether it's because of a dwindling 401(k) or a home that's lost value or a job that's not so secure. But how do their individual situations connect with the bigger picture, and what can they expect in the coming months and years? Simon Johnson, a profess... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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David Beckham Wants Miami To Embrace Soccer | [
"Soccer star David Beckham is bringing a Major League Soccer team to Miami. He made the announcement on Wednesday in downtown Miami, not far from a site he and his partners are looking at for a stadium. Miami, however, is a city where Major League Soccer has tried — and failed-- before."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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London Underground's 'Mind The Gap' Man Dies | [
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: The Jury Is Out, St. Peter Express, Mind The Queue."
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Warning Of Genocide In Ivory Coast | [
"His country is on the brink of \"genocide,\" Ivory Coast's new ambassador to the United Nations has warned. And NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports that the ambassador says homes are being marked in Ivory Coast according to the ethnic origin of their residents -- a classic tactic at times when factions are lining u... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Who Will Get The Biopic Treatment Next? | [
"Movie award season is upon us once again, which means that it's peak biopic season. You know what I mean — those big, sweeping epics about the life of a Very Important Person portrayed by a Very Serious Actor. These blockbuster, wide-release biopics have been reliable vehicles for many actors — especially actors o... | [
"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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Supreme Court Throws Out Suit Against Ashcroft | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Attorney General John Ashcroft cannot be sued for damages for the detention of an American Muslim. Abdullah al-Kidd, an American citizen, was detained as a material witness two years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, even though he had cooperated with the FBI ... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Monster Hurricane Off Mexico; Deadly French Bus Crash | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- With 200-MPH Winds, Hurricane Patricia Closes In On Mexico. -- Clinton Endures an 11-Hour Grilling Before Benghazi Committee. -- Finding Signs Of Unity, Paul Ryan Officially Enters House Speaker Race. -- 42 People Die After Bus Crashes In Southwest France. And here are ... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Ethicist Says Talking About Death Isn't Morbid, But More Like The 'Birds And The Bees' | [
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The Estonian Ensemble Hortus | [
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Who's Afraid Of A Diverse Cast? | [
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a brilliant, scalding and essential play that is often revived. But the Complete Works Project in Oregon won't present the play this fall because the estate of the playwright, Edward Albee, won't give permission for them to cast an African-American actor in the featured role of Ni... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Troops May Head To Afghanistan Lacking Strategy | [
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Joe Lovano, Returning to 'The Birth of the Cool' | [
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National Journal: Bin Laden Has Cost The U.S. $3 Trillion | [
"With some fascinating analysis, The National Journal concludes that \"The most expensive public enemy in American history died [Monday] from two bullets.\" So how did they calculate how much the U.S. has spent because of Osama bin Laden? Among other things, they added up the costs of the two wars caused by Sept. 1... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Review: Eagles Of Death Metal, 'Zipper Down' | [
"Note: NPR's Audio for First Listens comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Seven years is a long time to wait for a new album — but it's particularly vexing when the album in question is by Eagles Of Death Metal. After all, the har... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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'Economics For Dummies' Author Offers Advice | [
"With the market plummeting, the bailout plan in effect, and bank closures on the rise, it takes an expert to understand the impact of it all. To unpack the complexities of the current financial crisis, Farai Chideya speaks with Sean Flynn, an assistant professor at Vassar College and author of Economics for Dummi... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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ISIS Claims Afghanistan Attacks | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Seth Jones, director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about ISIS and Afghanistan."
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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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Not My Job: Comedian Neal Brennan Gets Quizzed On Guys Named Mike | [
"Neal Brennan has gone from working the door at comedy clubs to writing and co-creating Comedy Central's Emmy-nominated Chappelle's Show. He has a new Netflix special out called 3 Mics so we've decided to ask him questions about three Mikes (as in, three guys named Mike.) Click the audio link above to hear how he d... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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One Hallmark Of Alfred Schnittke's | [
"One hallmark of Alfred Schnittke's compositional style was the way he blended the old with the new, infusing simple classical music with echoes of the great tragedies of the 20th Century. We'll hear a clear example: violinist Gidon Kremer (KRAY-mer) and pianist Christoph Eschenbach (ESH-en-ba[ch]) perform Schnittk... | [
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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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White House Responds To Impeachment Trial Summons | [
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McCain Campaign Abandons Efforts To Win Michigan | [
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Paris Bookstores Are Designated Essential — But These Landmarks Struggle To Survive | [
"Gibert Jeune bookstore has held a prominent place on Paris' Place Saint Michel for decades, its yellow awnings nearly as iconic as the plaza's fountain statue of Saint Michael slaying a dragon. Here, generations of students, intellectuals, bibliophiles and tourists have perused outdoor book stacks before heading t... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Families Of Missing Students Meet With Mexican President, Demand Answers | [
"Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto met with relatives of the 43 missing students. For more than six hours, he listened to the families' frustrations over the slow pace of the investigation."
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U.S. Troops Check Possible Chemical Weapons Sites | [
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"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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Week in Review: Cabinet Changes | [
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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The Lasting Impact Of The King James Bible, 400 Years Later | [
"The most widely published text in the English language, the King James Bible, was first released 400 years ago, this year. This version of the bible has had a lasting impact, not only on the Christian faith, but on the way English is spoken and written today. In Tell Me More's weekly \"Faith Matters\" segment, hos... | [
"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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Elite Universities Look to Boost Economic Diversity | [
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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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Goods Sold In Cuban Shops Often Come From Florida Stores | [
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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In 'Hex Wives,' The Witches Are Hunting You | [
"Being a male feminist has got to be tough. No sooner do you become aware of the virulent, insidious web of oppression that's permeated society for over 2000 years than you realize that, because you happen to be a man, the most effective thing you can do to fight it is to just shut up. Or as comedian Hannah Gadsby ... | [
"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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Frank Deford on Olympic Drug Use | [
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Phoenix On World Cafe | [
"The French band Phoenix seems to be appearing at the top of music charts all over the world. In 2009, Phoenix's album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix guided them to fame with popular tracks like \"1901\" and \"Lisztomania.\" Released in April, the band's latest album, Bankrupt!, is a departure from its earlier pop sound,... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Read All About It: Superman's Alter Ego Quits Job | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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FBI Ends Nine-Year Probe Of Anthrax Attacks | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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