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10 Education Stories You May Have Missed This Summer | [
"NPR's weekly education roundup is back after a short hiatus. This edition features a longer list to catch you up on the news you may have missed over the long, hot summer. 1. Student loan ombudsman resigns, and slams the door In a scathing resignation letter, provided to NPR, Seth Frotman, the top official in char... | [
"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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Thousands Gather In Washington In Attempt To Rescue The ERA | [
"The Equal Rights Amendment has been ratified by 35 states. ERA supporters are asking Congress to extend the deadline for its approval in order to reach three more states. This story originally aired on All Things Considered on July 9, 1979. The digital preservation of this audio has been made possible in part by ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Marks A Year On The Job At State Department | [
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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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Obama's Executive-Power Use Shows He Still Holds Some Cards | [
"An advantage of being an Oval Office incumbent seeking re-election was readily evident Monday in President Obama's roll-out of his administration's latest effort to help struggling homeowners. With many Americans either facing foreclosure and others, because of declining property values or much tighter lending st... | [
"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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Haiku In The News: Parsing Putin | [
"\"I think Putin is doing the right things, Chris, but for the wrong reasons.\" Armed Services Committee member Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaking to Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday about the role of Russian President Vladimir Putin in dealing with chemical weapons in Syria. (If you find examples of Haiku in t... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Dousing The Flame, The Art of Apology, and No Mo Bozo."
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German Leader Sets Up No-Confidence Vote | [
"German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has arranged to lose a vote of confidence in the German parliament. The maneuver offers a chance to dissolve the country's parliament and call the early elections in September that Schroeder has urged."
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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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Newfound Maturity and a Shredding Solo | [
"On past albums, Minus the Bear's mischievous song titles (\"Hey, Wanna Throw Up? Get Me Naked\") and intricate instrumentation became hallmarks of sorts for the Seattle band. Still, while its music has long been entertaining and technically impressive, it's sometimes seemed to be missing something. Enter Minus the... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Study: Rap Music Linked to Alcohol, Violence | [
"A recent study by the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation in Berkeley, Calif., suggests young people who listen to rap and hip-hop are more likely to abuse alcohol and commit violent acts. Ed Gordon discusses the issue with Denise Herd, an associate professor at the Univ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Police In Standoff With Suspects After Shooting In San Bernardino, Calif. | [
"There are reports that one suspect is dead in a police standoff in San Bernardino. The standoff with suspects occurred after a mass shooting at a social services office earlier Wednesday."
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Tensions Grow Between Former Allies Syria, Turkey | [
"Spokesmen for the rebel Free Syrian Army say the war has reached a crucial stage. Defections of government soldiers are increasing and have weakened the Syrian army. The rebels also say more arms are flowing to their side from other Gulf states. Many of those shipments are intended for Islamist factions within the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Sen.-Elect Brown Now An 'Action Figure' | [
"You knew these were coming as soon as Republican Scott Brown won the Massachusetts Senate seat that was held for so long by the Democratic Kennedys: Senator-elect Brown action figures, including a \"Cosmo Man\" version in honor of the his nude appearance in a June 1982 centerfold. The Boston Herald says the figure... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Audacity To Win' The Presidency 2) The Many Roles Of 'Glee' Meanie Jane Lynch"
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Michigan Labor Official Describes Layoffs And Unemployment Benefits In His State | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Donofrio, director of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, on unemployment in his state due to the coronavirus outbreak."
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"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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Lionfish Threaten Coral Reefs Near Fla. | [
"The coral reefs off Florida have become infested with another invasive species: lionfish. Originally from the Pacific Ocean and popular as aquarium fish, lionfish are colorful and sport venomous spiky tentacles. They're also voracious predators — posing a threat to the small fish that thrive around coral reefs. To... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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New Mexico Proposes Free Tuition For All State Colleges | [
"New Mexico is proposing that all state colleges become tuition-free for students, regardless of family income. How will the state pay for it? Oil revenues."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Sabbath Rest No More | [
"Virginia's state legislature has repealed a law it passed by mistake. Earlier this year, not realizing they had deleted important language, lawmakers approved a bill that gave all workers the right to take off Saturday or Sunday as a day of rest."
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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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San Diego Couple Arrested For Bare-Butt Photos At Buddhist Temple In Thailand | [
"It's one vacation selfie that Joseph and Travis Dasilva won't soon forget. The American couple, who The Los Angeles Times describes as \"minor Instagram celebrities from San Diego,\" snapped a photo of their exposed buttocks at Bangkok's Wat Arun, or \"Temple of Dawn,\" one of the country's most popular tourist la... | [
"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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Black Franchisees Sue McDonald's For Racial Discrimination | [
"More than 50 former Black McDonald’s franchisees are suing the company for racial discrimination. The plaintiffs claim that the fast-food giant steered them into unprofitable locations and denied them opportunities for growth. The lawsuit comes after McDonald’s CEO claimed, without evidence, that the c... | [
"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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Honest Tea: Seth Goldman | [
"In 1997, after going for a long run, Seth Goldman was frustrated with the sugar-filled drinks at the corner market. So he brewed up a beverage in his kitchen, and turned it into Honest Tea. How You Built That We check back in with Jaya Iyer for an update on Svaha Inc., a unique apparel brand that focuses on STEM-... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Tiny Desk Sketches: An Illustrator's Year In The Front Row | [
"As an illustrator at NPR, my work includes creating editorial illustrations for news stories, photo illustrations for the NPR Music team, looping animations for smart displays, and the occasional journalistic drawing foray out in Washington, D.C. Few things make me say, \"I can't believe this is part of my real jo... | [
"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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Oklahoma May Scrap AP History For Focusing On America's 'Bad Parts' | [
"In Oklahoma, state lawmakers are debating a bill that would axe the teaching of Advanced Placement courses in U.S. history. The reason? Some believe the classes focus too much on what is \"bad about America.\" The bill, which passed easily through a committee this week, outlines what should and shouldn't be taught... | [
"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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Education Dept. Is Making It Harder For Colleges To Boost Student Aid During Crisis | [
"The U.S. Department of Education is making it harder for colleges to reconsider — and potentially increase — financial aid for students who have lost jobs or family income in the current economic crisis. The department has shelved guidance that once encouraged colleges to do more to help students affected by a dow... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says. -- After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers. And here are more early headlines: U.N. Envoy for Syria Urges Intervention To Save Ceasefire. (New York Times) New... | npr | {
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Shatner, Folds Unite for 'Has Been' | [
"Meredith Ochs reviews a new music CD by Capt. James T. Kirk, also known as William Shatner. The album, <em>Has Been</em>, is a funny and philosophical collaboration between the former <em>Star Trek</em> star and musician Ben Folds, among others."
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"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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Joining The Dementia Network, And Finding Gratitude | [
"Dementia is a condition of the brain that causes loss of reasoning and memory. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 5-8 percent of people over the age of 65 suffer from one of the 50 causes of dementia. These conditions range from the incurable, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, to the highly treatable, ... | [
"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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With Far-Right Extremism On The Rise, Germany Investigates Its Police | [
"Four years ago, Simon Neumeyer enrolled in the Saxony State Police Academy in the eastern German city of Leipzig as a 19-year-old cadet. \"At the time, I naively thought the police were 100% committed to law and order,\" he remembers. His naiveté began to wear off on the academy's target-shooting grounds while he ... | [
"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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RG3: A Game Changer For 'Thirds' Everywhere | [
"We're all familiar with the many sports terms that have moved into general usage: \"par for the course,\" \"slam-dunk,\" \"curveball,\" \"photo finish\" and so on. Curiously, though, every now and then something of the inverse occurs, and we get an expression which is commonly used that has been derived from sport... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Anti-U.S. Trend Among South American Leaders | [
"This week's election of Evo Morales as president of Bolivia, as well as other recent elections in South America, suggests a strong anti-American sentiment throughout the region. Madeleine Brand speaks with Julia Sweig, director for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the trend toward ... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Mississippi Officials Wrangle Over Tobacco Settlement Funds | [
"In Mississippi, first-term Republican Gov. Haley Barbour is in a heated political battle to control $20 million in tobacco settlement money now used for an anti-smoking program. The dispute pits Barbour against Mike Moore, former attorney general and one of the state's most popular Democrats."
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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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Afghanistan's Way Forward: A Talk With Gen. John Campbell, Decoded | [
"As the U.S. military winds down its role in Afghanistan, the U.S. commander there, Gen. John Campbell, says Afghan forces have improved enough to handle the Taliban forces that are still waging war. The Afghan military is \"the strongest institution in Afghanistan,\" Campbell told NPR Morning Edition host Steve 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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Questions and Suggestions | [
"As Monitor Mix nears its sixth month of existence, I thought I would open this forum up to suggestions for future posts/topics as well as to questions. If you have either a suggestion or question, please send them to: monitormix@npr.org I will compile the questions to answer in a later post. And I look forward to ... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Beantown Returns, Suspicious Minds, Library Accomplished."
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It's All Politics, Dec. 21, 2011 | [
"House Republicans seize center stage on Capitol Hill over the payroll tax holiday extension. A new record low approval for Congress, according to Gallup. And as Newt slides, Ron Paul benefits."
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"Guest: Arthur Allen, a Former Associated Press Foreign Correspondent and Journalist with Slate (Archive from 3/13/07)"
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Anthrax Investigation | [
"NPR's Barbara Bradley reports that investigators are leaning towards the idea that the recent string of anthrax letter attacks may be the work of a lone person, rather than a foreign terrorist network. And in at least one case, chemicals added to the anthrax spores may provide a clue to their origin."
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Ray Bradbury: Finding Our Reflections Where We Didn't Expect Them | [
"Heinlein, Asimov and Bradbury; they were the tripod (invasive, moving, with lasers) on which my science fiction education was built in the 1970s. This was somewhat self-selected, because once you — or I — grew out of Danny Dunn and Journey to the Mushroom Planet and Tom Swift, Jr., they were the inevitable destina... | [
"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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Kosovo Liberation Army | [
"Jennifer Glasse reports on the rising tensions between Serbs and ethnic Albanians. Today NATO peace keepers arrested five suspected Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) guerrillas after a Serb was killed in the provincial capital Pristina."
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The FBI and the Anderson Papers | [
"The FBI's quest to inspect the papers of the late investigative columnist Jack Anderson seems just a tad overzealous. Doesn't the bureau have better things to do with its time?"
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New 'Tune,' Same Key From Cartoonist Derek Kirk Kim | [
"By the time cartoonist Derek Kirk Kim was 30 years old, his prodigious talents had already won him an Eisner award, an Ignatz award and a Harvey award, the top three honors of the comics field. Chalk that up to the simple fact that in the much-plaudited Same Difference and Other Stories, which he first serialized ... | [
"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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Jurassic Bark: How Sound Design Changed Our Imaginations | [
"Nobody actually knows what dinosaurs sound like. But if you can imagine the roar of a T. Rex or the bellow of a brachiosaurus, it's probably thanks to the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park, which turns 20 this summer. Sound designer Gary Rydstrom won two Academy Awards for his work on the movie. His resume is both lo... | [
"Stories: 1) Serkis: Playing Virtual Parts On The Big Screen 2) The Making Of 'King Kong': Screams, Score And More 3) Fountains Of Wayne: Pop For Summer's Warm Intensity"
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AME Bishop Offers Christmas Wisdom | [
"Vashti Murphy McKenzie is the 117th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the first woman to hold the position. She reflects on Christmas and offers a message of hope. The faith leader also talks about her service in Africa."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Studying 'Deal or No Deal' Risk Behaviors | [
"Behavioral economists are studying how people deal with financial risk by observing the actions of contestants on the surprise hit NBC game show <em>Deal or No Deal</em>. On the show, players must decide between a guaranteed cash prize or the chance to win a bigger treasure."
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Roundtable: Succeeding DeLay, MLK Parade | [
"Host Ed Gordon is joined by Nat Irvin, professor of future studies at Wake Forest University and columnist for the <EM>Winston-Salem Journal;</EM> Yvonne Bynoe, co-founder of the Urban Think Tank and author of the book <EM>Stand and Deliver: Political Activism, Leadership, and Hip Hop Culture;</EM> and George Curr... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Progress Report From Coast Guard's 'Oil Spill Czar' | [
"Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen -- known as the \"oil spill czar\" -- talks with Renee Montagne about ongoing efforts to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
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"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Grilled Nectarine, Arugula And Prosciutto Salad | [
"The next time you fire up the grill, make this salad. When nectarines are grilled, their sugars caramelize, creating an intoxicatingly sweet and smoky flavor that complements the salty prosciutto and spicy arugula in this salad. Makes 4 servings Dressing 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white bals... | [
"Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef at Prune, a James Beard award-winning New York City restaurant that celebrated its 15-year anniversary in October. She’s also the author of the acclaimed 2011 memoir “Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef.” This week, Hamilton publishe... | npr | {
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Guild to Reward Video Game Writing | [
"Rewarding great writing for the big screen, or even the small screen, is commonplace. On Saturday, the Writers Guild of America will be handing out an award for the first time for the year's best video game writing."
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Letters: Signing Up And Living In 'Whitopia' | [
"<em>Talk of the Nation</em> listeners wrote to the show to tell the stories behind their decisions to sign up for military service. Also, <em>Talk</em> listeners debated the good and bad things about living in \"Whitopias,\" or predominantly white communities."
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Afghan Demonstrators Call for Wide Amnesty | [
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'What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker' Is A Powerful Look At One Black Man's Life | [
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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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Wounded in War: The Women Serving in Iraq | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Enjoying Radha Blank's Sweet 'Forty-Year-Old Version' | [
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High Lead Levels in D.C. Water Spark Outrage | [
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Shootings Mar L.A. Graffiti Program | [
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A Back-Up Plan On A Cart | [
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2016 Should Be A Good Year For New Graduates To Launch A Career | [
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'You Know, You Look Like Faisal': An Awkward Moment In Pakistan | [
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Dramas Resurgent In TV's 10 P.M. Time Slots | [
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Memorializing The Deaths Of More Than 500,000 Americans Lost To COVID-19 | [
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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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Christian Tattoo Artist Creates Religious Scenes | [
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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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Beyond Wasilla: Palin Eyes Future On National Stage | [
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"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Big Bang's Ripples: Two Scientists Recall Their Big Discovery | [
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Mark Roberts Reports | [
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Overlooked In The '70s, 'Wanda' Finally Gets Her Due | [
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"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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How It Ends: The Search | [
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Al Gore Slips On Artic Ice; Misstates Scientist's Forecast | [
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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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Illinois Imposes Sweeping Control Over Chicago's Special Education Program | [
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Has Pot Legalization Hurt Colorado's Image? | [
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Life After Foreclosure: Coping With Bad Credit | [
"First of a two-part series Losing a house through foreclosure or short sale is, among other things, very bad for a borrower's credit. Yet the number of people who have damaged credit because they could not pay their home loans keeps growing. Since the start of 2007, nearly 2.8 million homeowners have gone through ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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See What The 'Cool People' Are Wearing In Four Cities In Africa | [
"Neon cord necklaces draped over a crisp white shirt. Hip-length braids hiding a floral shirt. A psychedelic wax-print jumpsuit. In her new book Fashion Cities Africa, Hannah Azieb Pool sets out to dispel all the tired stereotypes about fashion in Africa (safari jackets and zebra print, anyone?) and showcase the tr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Bush Winning the Women's Vote | [
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230,000 Oklahoma Students Stay Home As Teacher Walkout Enters Third Day | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Jeremy Dutcher: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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New Cookbook Explores The Cuisine Of The Great Plains | [
"Nebraska has long had a reputation for steak. But as food journalist Summer Miller told Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti, there is also a thriving food culture of restaurants, artisan food products and locally-grown produce – not only in Nebraska, but also Iowa and South Dakota. Her book, “New Pra... | [
"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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Far-Right Party Slumps in Austria | [
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'Weird Al' Yankovic's Ode To The Trashmen | [
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"Stories: 1) Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Takes Broadway 2) 'Green Hornet', 'Dilemma' Prove Bromance Is Dead"
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Wilma Puts Damper on 'Fantasy Fest 2005' | [
"A mandatory evacuation is in effect for tourists in the Florida Keys. Many were there for Fantasy Fest 2005, a week-long annual party in Key West. This year's theme is \"Freaks, Geeks and Goddesses,\" and was scheduled to get rolling this Friday. Christopher Landsea, meteorologist and science and operations off... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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U.S. Troops Try For Order At Distribution Centers | [
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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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Colombia Announces Gains in Fighting FARC | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' Rally Takes Place On Anniversary Of March On Washington | [
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A Juvenile Life Without Parole | [
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Dream Boogie 10-15-05 | [
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Planning For A Solar Sky Show | [
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Glow of Uranium Boom Attracts U.S. Miners | [
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"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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Museum's Collection Of Purported Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Are Fakes, Experts Say | [
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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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Pump Up the Jam: L.A.'s Backyard Party Scene | [
"Latino USA sits down with Guadalupe Rosales of Veteranas and Rucas and Map Pointz, two archival projects focused on the backyard party scene of 80's and 90's Los Angeles that celebrate big hair, house music and endless nights. Rosales is joined by Eddie Ruvalcaba, who photographed the scene with Streetbeat Magazin... | [
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Week In The News: Iran-U.S. Tensions, Reparations, Trump 2020, EPA Rollbacks | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti Tensions ratchet up between Iran and the U.S. Historic hearing on reparations. Trump rallies for a second term. More EPA rollbacks. The roundtable is here. Guests Olivier Knox, chief Washington correspondent for Sirius XM radio. (@OKnox) Anita Kumar, White House correspondent and associate ... | [
"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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Higher Computer Education | [
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Pennsylvania Schools | [
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KCRW Presents: Hiatus Kaiyote | [
"Soul/funk/jazz collective Hiatus Kaiyote received a Grammy nomination for their debut and found big-name fans in Prince, Questlove, Erykah Badu and more. The band's new record is even more ambitious — but a live setting is the best way to experience their genre-defying grooves. We hosted them at Apogee Studio and ... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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Trump Escalates Trade War With China; China Retaliates | [
"Hours after President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, China responded with its own levies on $60 billion worth of U.S. products. The tit for tat looms heavily over the midterm elections. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Scott Horsley, and na... | [
"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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No-Fly Zone In Syria Could Cost $1B A Month, U.S. General Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NTSB: Amtrak Washington Train Doing 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone. -- U.S. Says North Korea 'Directly Responsible' For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack. -- CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class. And here are more early headlines: GOP Tax Bill Goes To Hous... | npr | {
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Dave Douglas On Piano Jazz | [
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KCRW Presents: Lord Huron | [
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"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Sixty Years of Trying to Control the Bomb | [
"Over six decades, the world has struggled to develop atomic power and control nuclear weapons -- with mixed results on both counts. Neal Conan hosts a special broadcast on the history of the atomic age, live from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. Guests: Richard Rhodes, Historian and author of 20 boo... | [
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Analysis: Politics and the Terror War | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with E.J. Dionne, a columnist for <EM>The Washington Post</EM> and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and David Brooks, columnist for <EM>The New York Times</EM>, in our semi-regular political roundtable. They discuss presidential politics in the aftermath of the Madrid bombing."... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Weedstream Media; The Blame Game; The Grip On Germs."
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Louisiana Purchase Anniversary | [
"This year, Louisiana is celebrating the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase from France. NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Lawrence of the Historic New Orleans Collection about the reluctance of some residents to become part of the new America."
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Presidential Bidders Carve Out Party Niches | [
"This week, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman threw his hat in the presidential ring, and more staff walked out on former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Plus, all eyes turned to Texas, where Gov. Rick Perry is contemplating a bid for the GOP nomination. Guest host Susan Stamberg talks with NPR's Mara Liasson."
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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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Episode 573: Why Textbook Prices Keep Climbing | [
"Note: This episode originally aired in October 2014. Listeners have been asking for years why textbooks are getting so expensive. Prices of new textbooks have been going up faster than clothing, food, cars, and even healthcare. On today's show we found out why prices won't stop rising. We speak to a student who to... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Views On The Iraq Withdrawal: From About Time To 'Absolute Disaster' | [
"President Obama's announcement that all U.S. troops will withdraw from Iraq by the end of the year has prompted significant debate over the prudence of the policy. From the the politics of the decision, to possible threats of sectarian violence and the influence of Iran, opinion is sharply divided. Ted Koppel, Ret... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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Comparing 2020's Election Season To 2016 | [
"A number of polls show the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden leading President Trump. Similarly, Hilary Clinton was also ahead in the polls in the summer of 2016. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Cente... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Pakistan Arrests Key Suspect in Mumbai Attacks | [
"A mastermind of the killing spree in Mumbai, India, was among about a dozen militants arrested at an alleged terrorist training camp in Kashmir, Pakistani officials said Monday. The camp, in the Pakistani-administered portion of Kashmir, is run by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a militant group blamed for last month's attacks i... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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'I'm Not A Cover Girl': Halima Aden On Why She Decided To Leave A Modeling Career | [
"For Halima Aden, the decision to walk away from a career as the world's first hijab-wearing supermodel was fairly clear-cut. She's felt used for so long, she says — by the modeling industry and by UNICEF, the organization that photographed her as a child in a refugee camp in Kenya and which she later served as an ... | [
"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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Major European Banks Blame U.S. Economy | [
"Two of Europe's biggest banks are reporting big losses related to the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States. The Swiss bank UBS announced write-downs of $19 billion so far this year in addition to the $18.4 billion it wrote off last year. This makes UBS the European bank most damaged by the U.S. subprime c... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: A Predictable Future For Technology | [
"Ayesha and Parag Khanna are co-directors of the Hybrid Reality Institute. Ayesha is author of Straight Through Processing for Financial Services. Parag is senior research fellow at the New America Foundation and author of How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance. It was the double date we ha... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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