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Scene From Pakistan: Bin Laden Was Hiding In Plain Sight | [
"As NPR's Julie McCarthy puts it, if you were Osama bin Laden and you wanted to hide in plain sight at a place where no one would suspect, you might pick Abbottabad, Pakistan. During NPR's news special this morning, Julie told Renee Montagne that Abbottabad is a \"really lovely place\" founded by the British during... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Crickets and Cannibals | [
"Imagine seeing a cockroach skitter across your kitchen counter. Does that thought gross you out? This week, we take an unflinching look at the things that make us say \"ewww.\" Plus, why disgust isn't as instinctive as we might assume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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Excerpt: 'A Woman in Charge' | [
"Hillary's momentous political journey with Bill began in earnest in Sara Ehrman's Volkswagen a week after Richard Nixon and his long-suffering wife, Pat, left the White House for exile in San Clemente, California. Hillary would never forget the experience of that first lady, and her wifely passivity at the trauma ... | [
"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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KENT WALKER is the oldest son of Sante Kimes, the 66-year old con-artist and convicted killer | [
"KENT WALKER is the oldest son of Sante Kimes, the 66-year old con-artist and convicted killer. Last year Kimes was convicted along with her other son Kenny Kimes of murdering an elderly Manhattan millionaires. The two have also been connected to the deaths or disappearances of three other wealthy people. Sante Kim... | [
"Inez Burns performed illegal abortions in California in the early 1900s. She was a shrewd real estate entrepreneur, and eventually became the target of a politician who ruined her."
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Erratic Weather Threatens Livelihood Of Rice Farmers In Madagascar | [
"All his life, 56-year-old Jeanpier Marolahy has been growing rice in eastern Madagascar, on the steep hills that slope down from the central highlands toward the Indian Ocean. The thin, weather-beaten Marolahy knows that rice production is all about water and timing. The grain needs a lot of water at first, but if... | [
"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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Intelligence Officials Defend Spying On Allies | [
"U.S. intelligence officials are defending their surveillance operations carried out in allied countries. Testifying on Capitol Hill, they said reports that the NSA intercepted phone calls of European citizens are \"completely false\" and based on a misreading of the leaked documents on which the reports were based... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Race, Health And The Pandemic With Dr. David Satcher | [
"Dr. David Satcher grew up in the segregated south. He went on to serve as the 16th U.S. surgeon general and director of the CDC. We talk to him about race, health and the pandemic. Guests Dr. David Satcher, former Surgeon General of the United States. Founding director and senior advisor at the Satcher Health Le... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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Nick Cave: 'The Creative Process Is An Altered State In Itself' | [
"When you've been in the music business as long as Nick Cave, inevitably someone will want to make a documentary about you. From grainy footage of his early '80s band The Birthday Party to a mid-'90s pop duet with Kylie Minogue that made him an unlikely MTV star, he's a tempting subject. Now at 56, Cave still cuts ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Yogurt May Become New York's Official Snack | [
"The New York State Senate voted on Tuesday to make yogurt the official state snack. The measure now moves on to the State Assembly. New York is the leading yogurt producer in America."
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"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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Illinois To Ban 'Gay Panic Defense' In New Year | [
"On Monday, Illinois will become the second state to ban the so-called gay panic defense in cases in which a murder defendant tries to justify his violence as a reaction to learning that the victim was gay. California banned the defense tactic in 2014, a year after the American Bar Association called for its prohib... | [
"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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Otto Warmbier's Parents Sue North Korea, Alleging Torture Of Their Son | [
"Updated at 5:45 p.m. ET The parents of an American college student who died after more than a year in North Korean custody have sued North Korea, accusing the regime of torture and mistreatment. Otto Warmbier was returned to the U.S. last June in a coma. He died soon afterward. A coroner concluded that his death w... | [
"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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Bridging The Gap Between Two Neighborhoods | [
"Cities around the nation have tried a variety of approaches to revitalizing their urban cores. Some have turned to repurposing old infrastructure to breathe new life into neighborhoods. One such effort is under way in the nation's capital, where the redevelopment of a bridge linking a wealthy part of the city with... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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The Economic Woes Of The Star Wars Galaxy | [
"The Star Wars galaxy (you know, the one from long ago and far away) gets a lot of attention for its epic battles, Jedi mind tricks and walloping sounds of explosions that defy physics. But what about its galactic economic structure? In preparation for the wide release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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A Vote Against Reparations | [
"Commentator Joseph C. Phillips says that reparation lawsuits are a step backward for the black community."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Flint's Undocumented Migrants Hesitate To Request Help During Water Crisis | [
"Some undocumented immigrants in Flint, Mich., are just finding out that the water from their taps is contaminated with lead. Fear of being deported keeps some from picking up free water and filters."
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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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First Listen: The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, 'The Jazz Age' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. This is just about the most surprising album in recent memory, and a complete joy. The singer for Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry has also enjoyed a long solo career, both as an interpreter of songs by others — Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, Cole Porter, Lou Reed and m... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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Obama Speech Preview | [
"Melissa Block speaks with Linda Wertheimer at the campus of George Mason University in Virginia about expectations for the President's speech this eveining to a Joint Session of Congress."
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"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Nfl Schedule Process | [
"-- Host Bob Edwards talks with commentator Tim Green about the intricate process the NFL uses to design the league's schedule. Each team plays its division rivals twice...that's the easy part. The NFL looks at a team's record from the previous season to decide its other eight regular season opponents. The better a... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Tips On Reporting About Suicides | [
"Adding to our earlier guidance, here's a helpful link courtesy of Nell Greenfieldboyce. Tips from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://chapterland.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/06/13763_TopTenNotes_Reporting_on_Suicide_Flyer_m1.pdf"
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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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Drum Fill Friday, For June 6 | [
"Most of the time, I just pick songs with moments that get me air drumming, regardless of the genre or drummer — or the programmer behind the beats. But for this week's puzzler, I've selected works by undeniable legends in the business, from classic rock pioneers to jazz virtuosos. Good luck, heroes!"
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"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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What To Expect From The NATO Summit | [
"With Linda Wertheimer. Uneasy allies on the edge await President Trump at the NATO summit in Brussels. We’ll look at the high stakes. Guests David Herszenhorn, chief Brussels correspondent for POLITICO. (@herszenhorn) Eli Lake, Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering national security and foreign policy (@EliLake) N... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- GOP Pours Cash Into Pennsylvania Special Election To Prevent An Upset Defeat. -- Attorney General Sessions Reshapes Who Qualifies For Asylum. -- Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported. -- Fishing Boats 'Going Dark' Raise Suspicion Of Ille... | npr | {
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Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs | [
"The Major League Baseball Playoffs have started, while in hockey Las Vegas played Dallas after the week's massacre."
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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The K Street Project and Tom DeLay | [
"The seeds of U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's downfall were planted in the mid-1990s by something called the K Street Project. The effort to hire pro-Republican lobbyists was supposed to keep the party in power on Capitol Hill."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Audacity of Salmon; The Great Wall of America; Brady Balls Bonanza!"
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Francis Fukuyama On Why Liberal Democracy Is In Trouble | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to political scientist Francis Fukuyama about contributing factors to the decline in popularity of global free trade, and the overall popularity of free-market liberal democracy."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Subprime Mortgage Concerns Rattle Markets | [
"\"Neither a borrower nor lender be,\" Shakespeare warned. Subprime lenders were both. And their story, like the one told in Hamlet, may end badly. Mounting concern over bad mortgages spilled over into the stock market Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 240 points, amid more bad news from co... | [
"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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U.S. Underwhelmed With Emerging Powers At U.N. | [
"It's the time of year when world leaders converge at the United Nations headquarters in New York. And this year, there will be a lot of talk about multilateral diplomacy — a priority for the Obama administration since it came to office. Obama's team has courted the world's rising powers, even publicly backing In... | [
"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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Assad Regime Slows In Handing Over Chemical Weapons | [
"The U.S. and international monitors are expressing concern over delays in the the handover of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. Many experts now suspect that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime may be dragging its feet."
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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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Journalist MICHAEL SPECTER | [
"Journalist MICHAEL SPECTER. He's been reporting on the war in Chechnya for The New York Times. He'll talk with Terry about getting into Grozny after the fall, meeting rebel leaders and fighters, Russian soldiers, and the agreement between Russian and Chechen officals that has, for now, put a stop to fighting. (THI... | [
"Terry continues her discussion about television violence with theformer president of NBC Entertainment, BRANDON TARTIKOFF. And then with T-V critic DAVID BIANCULLI."
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Sante Fe High School Students Graduate After Shooting | [
"High school graduations are momentous for students about to head out into the world. And ceremonies at Santa Fe High School were particularly emotional two weeks after a mass shooting."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Hong Kong Democracy Supporters Heckle Chinese Official | [
"A Chinese official who was trying to explain a decision to take some control over what was supposed to be the first Democratic election in Hong Kong was interrupted today. Members of the pro-democracy movement in the former British colony stood on chairs and pumped their fists and waved banners that read “Sh... | [
"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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Encore: Artist Makes It Big With Adult Coloring Books | [
"As adult coloring books hit the bestseller list on Amazon, NPR's Audie Cornish talks to illustrator Johanna Basford. <em>This story originally aired on April 1, 2015, on</em> All Things Considered."
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"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Wild Flag On World Cafe | [
"Perhaps Wild Flag's burgeoning success is due to the fact that each member is a valued veteran of the indie rock scene, with collective stints in The Minders, Sleater-Kinney, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, The Spells and Helium. But once Carrie Brownstein, Mary Timony, Rebecca Cole and Janet Weiss begin to perform... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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House Passes Broad Financial Rules | [
"The House passed a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations Friday afternoon that would overhaul a large share of current Wall Street regulation and realign the agencies overseeing the nation's banking system. Advocates have said the overhaul is designed to address shortfalls that led to last year's financial me... | [
"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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The Lemon Tree cont'd | [
"The Lemon Tree cont'd. Linguist GEOFFREY NUNBERG remarks on evolution the term the \"Balkans\". It was first used to describe a mountain region but now refers to the war torn region of the former Yugoslavia. 12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next Fresh Air. .\... | [
"Stories: 1) Martha Weinman Lear, Plumbing the Forgetful Mind 2) Calculating the Cost of the National Debt"
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Winding Down America's Longest War | [
"The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. The conflict has left more than 2,400 Americans dead. It's cost nearly a trillion dollars. It's left half a million Afghans killed or wounded. And now – it might finally be coming to a close. Over the weekend, the U.S. signed a deal with the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Can You Believe It? On Twitter, False Stories Are Shared More Widely Than True Ones | [
"\"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.\" Mark Twain said that. Actually, it was Winston Churchill. Oh, wait! He didn't say it either. But you can find fairly credible looking sources that attribute those words to one of those two famous men. Whoever said it, a study... | [
"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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Ralph Nader On What He Thinks Apple Should Do With Its Excess Billions | [
"Before Apple became the world's first private sector company to be worth $1 trillion earlier this month, CEO Tim Cook announced $100 billion worth of stock buybacks. The move concerned consumer advocate Ralph Nader, who earlier this year, wrote Cook an open letter raising questions about the company's buyback str... | [
"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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Excerpt: It Can't Happen Here | [
"The son of a country doctor, Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951) was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. His childhood and early youth were spent in the Midwest, and later he attended Yale University, where he was editor of the literary magazine. After graduating in 1907, he worked as a reporter and in editorial position... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Big Battles Over Farm And Food Policies May Be Brewing As Trump Era Begins | [
"At first glance, food policy seems to be an afterthought in the Trump administration. The campaign saw few debates about food or farming. And the president-elect hasn't yet nominated someone to head the Department of Agriculture or the Food and Drug Administration. But Donald Trump's lack of attention won't make f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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New Music From Leonard Cohen, Lower Dens, Lambchop, And More | [
"To celebrate the return of producer and co-host Robin Hilton, this week's All Songs Considered is the first proper episode of all-new music this year. On this episode, three guys who have never had trouble cranking out songs — Leonard Cohen, The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Lambchop's Kurt Wagner — unveil ... | [
"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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Getting Out Of Prison Sooner | [
"For decades, Democrats and Republicans competed to be tougher on crime. And few places were \"tougher\" than Republican-dominated Oklahoma. But that's changing. Politicians across the U.S. are starting to re-examine — and to some extent, reverse — how they think about long sentences and prisons. It all might be ab... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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How Facebook Takes On Fake News And Hate Speech (Rebroadcast) | [
"Just what is Facebook? Is it a media company? An advertising service? Or just a way for friends to connect? What the network is, depends on how it’s used. And since the 2016 election, there’s been a lot of focus on the people using it for nefarious means — spreading hate speech, fake news, advertisemen... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Navigation Systems Lead Drivers Astray | [
"Just because your automatic navigation system tells you to crash the car, you do not have to do it! A German man's navigation system told him to \"turn right, now,\" even though he wasn't to the corner yet. He crashed into a toilet stall. Also this month, a driver encountered a \"closed for construction\" sign. Bu... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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McConnell: GOP Plans To Stop 'Liberal Onslaught' | [
"Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's not apologizing for saying his top priority is making President Obama a one-term president. He says that since the president has veto power, he has to go -- if Republicans are to achieve their goals of repealing health care and shrinking the government."
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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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Learning From Past Outbreaks To Help Contain Ebola In Congo | [
"The Ebola virus has spread to a major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As health workers on the ground try to contain the risk, Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson looks at lessons learned from the 2014-2016 outbreak with Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrFrieden), president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives and the former... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Virtual Penguins A Prescription For Pain? | [
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Tesla's SolarCity Bid Would Create One-Stop Shop For Clean Energy | [
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Funerals Begin At Emanuel AME Church For Bible Study Shooting Victims | [
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On Amazon, An Uneasy Mix Of Plagiarism And Erotica | [
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Wildfires Are Roaring In The West — But Not All Of Them Are Bad | [
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Vivaldi from Yo-Yo Ma on CD | [
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U.S. to Send Health Books to Afghan Mothers | [
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Ally Financial Only Big Bank To Fail Fed's Test | [
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Republican Muslim Leader Wants Trump To Address Religious Prejudice | [
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Teachers Come Around To Obama | [
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Venezuelan Government And Opposition Leaders Head To Norway For Talks | [
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Released Papers Show Roberts Urging Discretion | [
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Finnish Soul That Fuses the Past and Present | [
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"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Three Reasons for the Housing Shortage | [
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Labs Hire As Stimulus Money Pours In | [
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Time For Superstorm Sandy Evacuees To Check Out Of Hotels | [
"Almost 300 Sandy victims are still living in hotel rooms on the taxpayers' dime — but not for long. City officials say the program is expensive, and it's time for those remaining Sandy evacuees to move out. This week, the displaced families living in hotels got a letter from New York City officials telling them th... | [
"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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In Syria, Can The President Outlast The Protesters? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Broward County Marks 1 Year Since Parkland School Shooting | [
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Michele Norris On The Anxiety Of White America And Her Optimism For The Future | [
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"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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From One Of Ted's Recommended | [
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How The Coronavirus 'Changes Everything' About Fighting Wildfires | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Sunken Garden Poetry | [
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Long-Term Unemployed End Up Earning Less After They Get A Job | [
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Fully-Accessible Frank Lloyd Wright House For Sale | [
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HUD Makes Good Faith Estimates Believable | [
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'Space Chronicles': Why Exploring Space Still Matters | [
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"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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Pa. Ballot Battle Could Delay Vote Count | [
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"Invisible 5": An Audio Tour of I-5 | [
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El Chapo Is A Step Closer To U.S. Extradition, After Judge Denies Appeal | [
"Mexican drug lord Joaquin \"El Chapo\" Guzman could be brought to face trial in the U.S. by early next year, after a federal judge in Mexico City refused to stop his extradition process. El Chapo is now down to his last appeals. The judge rejected five appeals from El Chapo, and his legal team is expected to appea... | [
"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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Fighting Wildfires: Who Should Pay? | [
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1. Billboard + Harris/Birds | [
"NPR'S RICHARD HARRIS REPORTS ON THE ALARMING DECLINE IN POPULATION OF SOME OF AMERICA'S PRETTIEST SONGBIRDS."
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Unemployment Rate Likely Held Steady At 8.3 Percent, Economists Say | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Dolphins' Great Csonka on Perfect Season, Pats | [
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Diocese Struggles to Pay Sex Abuse Settlement | [
"The Archdiocese of Boston agrees to pay $85 million dollars to settle more than 500 lawsuits over alleged sexual abuse by priests -- but church officials say it will be difficult for the financially strapped diocese to come up with the money to pay the bill. From member station WBUR in Boston, Monica Brady-Myerov ... | [
"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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Commentator Frederick Starr | [
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Martha Stewart Indicted for Insider Trading | [
"A federal grand jury indicts home-decorating icon Martha Stewart and her stockbroker on nine counts of obstruction of justice, making false statements and perjury. Stewart is accused of using insider information to sell some 4,000 shares of ImClone stock, ahead of news that regulators rejected the biotech firm's e... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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The Rare, Elusive Spirit Bears Of British Columbia | [
"This broadcast originally aired on July 22, 2020. Kermode bears, also known as spirit bears, are incredibly elusive. They live only in one section of British Columbia’s central coast, and a new study indicates the gene that turns their fur white is even rarer than previously thought. We talk to two researchers f... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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White House Spokesman Fleischer to Step Down | [
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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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An Ageless Beauty Gets a Timeless Remake | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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China's Diplomatic Role in the World | [
"In the final installment of our four-part series on China-U.S. relations, Mike Shuster explores China's diplomatic role in the world. The United States has encouraged Chinese involvement with international issues like North Korea's nuclear weapons. But now, diplomacy has become another area where the U.S. and Chin... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Lesbian Cartoonist Alison Bechdel Countered Dad's Secrecy By Being Out And Open | [
"Since coming out as a lesbian in 1980 at the age of 19, graphic novelist Alison Bechdel has made it a point to be open about her sexuality. It was a decision she made consciously as a reaction to her father, who was gay and closeted, and who died four months after Bechdel came out. \"In many ways my life, my profe... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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Texas Senate Investigates 'Pay-To-Play' Allegations | [
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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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NCAA Bracket Leaked On Twitter Turns Out To Be Accurate | [
"Players from Monmouth, St. Bonaventure and even Michigan State got the bad news the way so many folks do these days — through social media. The bracket that leaked on Twitter while CBS was in the middle of unveiling the March Madness pairings turned out to be 100 percent accurate. That left a number of teams searc... | [
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Songs We Love: Steve Angello feat. Julia Spada & Saturday, Monday, 'The Ocean' | [
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"This week's two-hour mix by Metropolis host Jason Bentley includes the futuristic dance sounds of R&B singer Jessy Lanza, trip-hop trio London Grammar, Norwegian disco god Todd Terje, and much more. Playlist Booka Shade, \"Love Drug\" Hot Natured, \"Isis\" (feat. Egyptian Lover) Justin Jay, \"You & Me\" Todd Ter... | npr | {
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Vick Agrees to Dogfighting Plea Deal | [
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Super Bowl's Rejected Ads: 'No' Can Mean Marketing 'Yes' | [
"This is, of course, Super Bowl XLIV weekend which means many of us will be watching for the unveiling of some of the year's cleverest, funniest ads. And we say that with certainty even though it's only February. And where there are Super Bowl ads, there must be ads rejected by the network broadcasting the game. Al... | [
"Stories: 1) Josh Rushing: A Marine's Unexpected 'Mission' 2) 'Conchords': Musical Comedy from Clueless Kiwis 3) 'Fleeting Expletives' Are Fair Game. Now What?"
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Like Individual Novels, These Stories Appeal, Satisfy And Delight | [
"The title of Molly Antopol's deft collection is a kind of pun. While the House Un-American Activities Committee makes a direct appearance in \"The Unknown Soldier,\" a story about a movie actor who's been released from prison after serving time during the Communist witch hunt, to be \"un-American\" in this book of... | [
"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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Why A Cardinals Hater Went To The Victory Parade | [
"It's been years since I cared about baseball and I never liked the Cardinals. So why did I take my family to Sunday's victory parade in downtown St. Louis? It's not that I'm a fair-weather triumphalist. I still don't care that they won. This had more to do with helping my son accept where we live, and who he is. W... | [
"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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Coffee Barista Preps for National Competition | [
"Washington D.C.'s champion barista, Ryan Jensen of Murky Coffee, is headed to the annual barista competition in Seattle. For Jensen and his fellow coffee-philes, pouring a \"cup of joe\" is art."
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Trump Unravels RNC's Well-Laid Plans | [
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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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Capitol Hill Shooting | [
"Linda and Noah talk with NPR's Chitra Ragavan about the shooting this afternoon at the U.S. Capitol building, in which four people were injured. We'll hear a portion of the briefing given by Officer Don Nickles of the U-S Capitol police, and tape of a statement made by Republican Congressman Tom deLay of Texas."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Episode 521: The Town That Loves Death | [
"People in La Crosse, Wisconsin are used to talking about death. In fact, 96 percent of people who die in this small, Midwestern city have specific directions laid out for when they pass. That number is astounding. Nationwide, it's more like 50 percent. In today's episode, we'll take you to a place where dying has ... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Teaching Kids Balance Can Be A Lesson For Parents | [
"To be a parent is to be constantly reminded that almost everything you thought you were doing right for your children will one day turn out to be wrong. The wisdom on whether your baby should be put to sleep on his back or stomach, whether fevers should be treated or left to run their course, seems to change every... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Why Kyrgyzstan, Usually Ignored, Now Matters | [
"If you're at all interested in international affairs and want to understand the significance of what's happening in Kyrgyzstan, of all places, Erica Marat does an excellent job of providing background in a Foreign Policy piece on the Central Asian nation where serious ethnic conflict is raging between Kyrgyz and U... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Cold War 2, The City That Never Sleeps or Throws Things Away, A Cereal Liar."
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Fertility Clinic Ensures Transplant with Tissue-Match | [
"A Chicago fertility clinic reports using a technique called PGD (pre-implantation genetic diagnosis) to help couples have a child with a particular tissue type — allowing the new child's stem cells to be used to treat a sick sibling. The technique is controversial, because the tissue-type selection offers no benef... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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