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Tank Battalion Mutinies At Georgian Military Base | [
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Lessons From Britain's New Government | [
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Quarterback Kurt Warner Plays Not My Job | [
"Kurt Warner's professional sports career didn't start out on the best foot -- after going undrafted out of college, he played in various leagues and served as a backup for the St. Louis Rams. But when he finally got his chance in 1999, Warner led the Rams to a legendary Superbowl championship. This year marks the... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Iran Threatens to Put British Sailors on Trial | [
"The diplomatic standoff between Iran and Britain over 15 captured sailors showed no signs of ending Saturday. Tehran is threatening to put the sailors on trial, saying they illegally entered Iranian waters eight days ago. The British government denies the charge and is putting diplomatic pressure on Iran to return... | [
"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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August Means Great! During | [
"August means Great! During the month of August, and two days on either side, we'll be going back into the PT archive to replay Martin's interviews with 25 of the greatest names in classical music. Today, in a reprise of a 1993 discussion, he talks with Georg Solti (JOHRJ SHOHL-tee), longtime music director of the ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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A World Of Differences For NHL Players In Sochi | [
"Robert speaks with ESPN's Scott Burnside about the differences between ice hockey as it's played in the National Hockey League and in the Olympics. One main difference is that when the games are played outside of North America, the dimensions of the rink are larger, changing the tactics of the teams."
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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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Alan Furst Blends History and Intrigue in 'Spies' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Justice Souter To Retire From Supreme Court | [
"NPR has learned that Supreme Court Justice David Souter is planning to retire at the end of the court's current term. Souter's retirement would give President Obama his first appointment to the high court, and most observers expect that he will appoint a woman. Nina Totenberg talks to Robert Siegel about Souter's ... | [
"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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Hurricane Ida: What To Expect In The Next 24 Hours | [
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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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As of Today, I Am Also a Blogger... | [
"My name is JJ Sutherland. I am a producer. I work for NPR. As of today, I am also a blogger. I've been producing shows and in the field for about 15 years now, and while I understand that process fairly well, I'm new to blogging, and so is NPR. So here's a brief description of what I'm going to try and do, but I ... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Tundra Issue: How To Keep Oil Workers From Crossing Paths With Bears | [
"March is when oil equipment starts using ice roads on the Alaskan North Slope. It's also when polar bears and cubs emerge from dens. Aerial spotters find dens so roads and workers can bypass bears."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Many Afghans Urgently Need Visas, But The U.S. Special Visa Program Has Fallen Behind | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Letters: Radio Host Bill Cunningham | [
"Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read listeners' comments about yesterday's program. The vast majority of e-mails were in response to Siegel's interview with controversial Cincinnati radio talk-show host Bill Cunningham.Robert Siegel talks with Bill Cunningham, host of the radio program The Big Show with Bill Cunni... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"A little Dasch of scandal for the Obama administration; A half-million dollar bonus? How am I supposed to feed my family? A great slide and catch at the Super Bowl ..."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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Just Blaze Unpacks His Samples for Beyoncé And Jay-Z | [
"Don't see this video? Click here. In the first installment of our new video series The Formula, producer Just Blaze unpacks the drum-centric samples he created for Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Whether he's tapping out sampled drums or incorporating live drummers in the studio, his ability to harness energy is what makes his... | [
"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Reporters Tour Oil Spill Site | [
"Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen told a Senate panel that there are \"severe challenges\" in cleaning the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, the oil continues to spread. BP organized a visit to the oil spill site for journalists."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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To Stop Cheating, Nuclear Officers Ditch The Grades | [
"The young officers at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have an enormous job: to keep 150 nuclear-tipped missiles ready to launch at a moment's notice. Understandably, they're expected to know exactly what they're doing. Three times a month, they're tested on the weapons and the codes used to launch them. Anything less t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Elon Musk Sued By SEC Over Alleged Securities Fraud | [
"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Thursday, alleging the CEO of Tesla committed securities fraud when he tweeted about taking the company private at $420 per share last month. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Michael Regan (@Reganonymous), senior editor at Bloomberg News."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Librarian Nancy Pearl Picks 'Under The Radar' Reads | [
"As a librarian and a reader, my goal is always to ferret out (and introduce other readers to) books -- both fiction, poetry, and nonfiction -- that are sometimes not easily found. I call these sorts of books -- variously -- \"under the radar\" titles, or \"hidden treasures.\" Those two phrases put together descri... | [
"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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Olympic Windsurfer Sails Her Way To The Top | [
"You don't have to look for Nancy Rios when she's on the water — you just listen. You can hear Rios pumping her way past the U.S. Sailing Center in Miami. That's right, pumping. Windsurfers sail standing up on what look likes an overgrown surfboard. They keep the sail upright by holding the boom in their hands. By ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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A Separate Piece Of <em>A Separate Peace</em> | [
"Ah, the mainstays of high school American literature: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby -- to name a few. Lately, I've been waxing poetic on elements of yesteryear on this blog. But with the start of a new decade come revelations of the past. And anniversaries. John Knowles' A Separate Pe... | [
"Daniel Holloway joins us to review <em>When Did You Last See Your Father</em>, <em>Kung Fu Panda</em>, and <em>Mongol</em>."
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Former 'Teen Vogue' Editor Shares Her Memoir — And Her Manifesto | [
"At age 32, Elaine Welteroth has become what we now call an \"influencer.\" She was the first black beauty director at a Condé Nast magazine. It was Teen Vogue; she was 25. She leveraged that to become its editor-in-chief. And under her watch, Teen Vogue became known for taking on really tough topics: civil rights,... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Mississippi Grapples with Rising Infant Death Rate | [
"The rate of infant mortality in the U.S. has been steadily declining since 1960, when 27 out of every 1,000 newborns died. Now the national average stands at 6.9 deaths per 1,000 births. But some Southern states are seeing a disturbing trend: Their infant-mortality rates are not improving, and some are getting wo... | [
"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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'Bake Shop Ghost': Hauntingly Sweet | [
"\"Miss Cora Lee Merriweather ran the best bake shop in these parts -- maybe even in the whole state. The chocolate in her Mississippi mud pie was darker than the devil's heart. Her sponge cake was so light the angels kept hoping it would float up to heaven...\" So begins Jacqueline Ogburn's tale, in which the ghos... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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A Selection Of Songs For The Extraordinary | [
"Michael Hearst, a founding member of the group One Ring Zero, and whose previous projects include Songs For Unusual Creatures and Songs For Ice Cream Trucks, has released another album of the same theme. Songs For Extraordinary People, a companion to his 2015 book Extraordinary People, features songs for — well, ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Health Care Workers in High Demand | [
"From nursing home aides to skilled technicians to surgeons, employees are in demand in the health care industry. Rising health care spending and new technology help make the sector one of the strongest performers in an up-and-down job market. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Why The U.S. Housing Market Is Booming | [
"This spring, the median price of a single-family home in the U.S. hit a record high at $335,000. The average time that a house sat on the market? Just 18 days. That’s also a record according to the National Association of Realtors. From Vox’s Recode: Most recently, the pandemic and the premium that it put on p... | [
"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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Race, Sexuality & The Deadly 'Kissing Bug' | [
"When Daisy Hernández was 5, her aunt in Colombia came down with a mysterious illness that caused her large intestine to swell. Hernandez details her aunt's story — and her own — in a new memoir."
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"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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The Tough Wild West — Now With Feelings — In 'The Sisters Brothers' | [
"The title of The Sisters Brothers is both tongue-in-cheek and matter-of-fact. It's about two brothers with the last name Sisters: Eli Sisters and Charlie Sisters. The whole movie is like that, a series of deadpan jokes wrapped in a shambling no-big-deal realism. The humor never feels arch or tacked-on; it wells up... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces The 'New Science' Of Psychedelics | [
"Author Michael Pollan had always been curious about psychoactive plants, but his interest skyrocketed when he heard about a research study in which people with terminal cancer were given a psychedelic called psilocybin — the active ingredient in \"magic mushrooms\" — to help them deal with their distress. \"This s... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Businesses Seek White House Role in Port Dispute | [
"NPR's Elaine Korry reports on the latest developments surrounding the labor dispute that has disrupted commercial shipping on the West Coast. The growing economic impact has led to mounting pressure on President Bush to intervene under the Taft-Hartley Act. Under the Taft-Hartley Act, the president can block a str... | [
"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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WATCH: Comedian Interrupts FIFA News Conference By Throwing Wads Of Cash | [
"In hip-hop terms, the British comedian Simon Brodkin, who is widely known as Lee Nelson, one of his characters, made it rain at a FIFA press conference in Zurich on Monday. First, he placed a stack of money in front of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and then he appeared to make a reference to the corruption scandal t... | [
"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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Who Made the 'Footprints'? | [
"A legal battle is brewing over who owns the rights to the inspirational story. The tale of walking on the beach with Jesus shows up on posters, coffee mugs and candles, but it's unclear who owns the copyright."
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90% Of Florida's Intensive Care Beds Are Taken As COVID-19 Spreads | [
"NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Tampa-based epidemiologist Dr. Vincent Hsu about the state's strained health care resources amid a new surge of coronavirus cases. He says it's the worse it's ever been."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Phillip Davis Reports From London, Where Britain's National Health Service | [
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Here & Now Answers Listener Questions About COVID-19 | [
"We’ve asked our listeners what questions they still have about COVID-19. NPR Health Correspondent Rob Stein (@robsteinnews) joins us with the answers to some questions about testing for the virus. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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KCRW Presents: Foals | [
"One of the U.K.'s most popular bands, Foals attacks stadium-ready rock with force and ferocity. The group's new album, What Went Down, reflects a musical aesthetic its members have built over the course of more than a decade together. This performance of the title track captures Foals' electrifying live sound nice... | [
"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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'Jet' Magazine Features Its First Gay Male Couple | [
"Many African-Americans are buzzing about the latest edition of Jet magazine, which for the first time features a gay male couple in its popular section for wedding announcements. The magazine's Dec. 10 issue display of Ravi Perry and Paris Prince, who held their wedding ceremony in their backyard in Worcester, Mas... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Is Baseball Phenom Bryce Harper The Chosen One? | [
"Bryce Harper is a 16-year-old baseball player who has hit a home run measuring 570 feet, thrown a fastball clocked at 96 mph and keeps a GPA of 3.5. He was the subject of the recent Sports Illustrated cover story, Baseball's Chosen One. Ron Kantowski, sports columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, calls Harper \"a frea... | [
"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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Wimbledon Executive: We'd Like Less Grunting From Players | [
"The head of Wimbledon is wading into a decades-old debate in the tennis world. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Ian Ritchie, the chief executive of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, complained about players grunting, saying \"fans were also becoming frustrated with loud players who they believe are sp... | [
"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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Mask Skirmish Marks New Front In Swine Flu Battle | [
"So when the swine flu hits, should the doctors and nurses at your local hospital make do with regular old surgical masks to keep the new H1N1 virus at bay or go with a beefier and more costly respirator? The question has sparked heated debate between health-care workers and infection control specialists. The dispu... | [
"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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Outlook For Americans' Longevity Dips, As Deaths Of The Most Elderly Rise | [
"Death rates declined for most Americans in the most recent analysis done by the government. Yet how long newborns can expect to live slipped a tiny bit. The reason? An increase in deaths among the oldest of old people affected the estimates for the future. People born in 2008 can expect to live 77.8 years, a decli... | [
"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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Bernanke: Economy Still Too Shaky To End Low Interest Rates | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices | [
"The president tweets he'll suspend all immigration into the U.S. because of COVID-19. Testing remains a stumbling block to lifting lockdowns. And for the first time ever, oil prices went negative."
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Political Impact of a White Male Supreme Court Nominee | [
"With his choice of Judge Samuel Alito as Supreme Court nominee, President Bush tried to reassure his political base. But he may also have lost a chance to reach out to other voters when he abandoned the idea of choosing a woman or minority for the court. Renee Montagne talks with Senior Correspondent Juan Williams... | [
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A Year After Coup Attempt, Erdogan's Purge Shows No Sign Of Slowing | [
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Don't Call It A Malbec: Europe Sours On British Winery's Plan | [
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What Happened With Merrick Garland In 2016 And Why It Matters Now | [
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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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LISTEN: President Obama Delivers A Eulogy For Nelson Mandela | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Moon Hooch, Summer Cannibals, PUP, More | [
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Trump Vows 'We're Going In With Our Lawyers' In Pennsylvania As Soon As Election Day Ends | [
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Slate's Medical Examiner: Female Infertility | [
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Maytag Seeks a Fresh Advertising Face | [
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James Hunter In Concert | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Snakes On An Island: Massachusetts Plans Colony To Save Endangered Species | [
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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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Science Follows A Dark Path As It Tries To Explain The Observed Universe | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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RICHARD HORSLEY and NEIL SILBERMAN | [
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"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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'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' | [
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How Black Lives Have Always Mattered: A Reading List | [
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Mother Teresa, Now A Saint, Was Not Without Flaws | [
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Ditching The Common Core Brings A Big Test For Indiana | [
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Clinton To Resume Campaign Stops On Thursday | [
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Environmental Debate | [
"Whether it's another animal added to the endangered species list, or the thinning ozone layer, environmental stories are the stuff of headlines. But is the news always negative? Where's the good news? In this hour of Science Friday, we'll hear from Paul Ehrlich and journalist Gregg Easterbrook about the state of t... | [
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Kitty, Daisy And Lewis: English Siblings With Vintage Taste | [
"Kitty, Daisy & Lewis is a three-piece band, comprising a trio of musical siblings from North London. They're wrapping up a European tour now, back at home in England after getting rave reviews on the road in Spain and France. Their sound has been heralded by the likes of Coldplay, whom they toured with in 2009. We... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Russian Broadcasting | [
"In Russia, Gazprom took full over NTV, the country's only major, independent news broadcaster. Scott speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Songs We Love: Mega Bog, 'Fwee' | [
"Since 2009, Seattle's Erin Birgy has led the mutating group Mega Bog, which originally started jamming together after a group swimming trip. The project's thoroughly Aquarian origins are evident in its weird and comforting wooze, which unites the jazzy ease of Chicago's The Sea And Cake with dub's slippery mystici... | [
"Songs for this Episode\"Summon the Fire\" by The Comet Is Coming\"Weird Little Idea\" by Radiator Hospital \"Give A Chance\" by Jesse Mac Cormack\"Daylight Matters\" by Cate Le Bon\"House Of Angels\" by Lee \"Scratch\" Perry\"Outside\" by Mormor"
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'Hurt Locker,' Director Bigelow Take Top Oscars | [
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HSBC Helped Clients Hide Millions, News Report Says | [
"Banking giant HSBC's Swiss operation hid millions of dollars for everyone from arms dealers to celebrities, said a news report based on leaked documents. \"The leaked files, based on the inner workings of HSBC's Swiss private banking arm, relate to accounts holding more than $100 billion,\" the Washington-based In... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- One Week After Typhoon, 'The Mood Here Is Very Desperate'. -- JPMorgan's Payments To China's Elite Being Probed: Report. And here are more early headlines: Report: New Alleged Misconduct By Two Secret Service Agents. (Washington Post) Fed Nominee Yellen Testifies Before... | npr | {
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Bush, Politicians Weigh In on Gonzales Resignation | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Antidepressant Studies Suppressed? | [
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NASCAR Royal Family Locked in Dispute | [
"The Earnhardt family is a NASCAR dynasty: Dale Earnhardt Sr., died in 2001's Daytona 500, and son Dale Jr., has been following in his father's tire treads for years. But now, a dispute between the younger Earnhardt and his father's widow threatens the future of the family's NASCAR team."
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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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Whites More Optimistic Than Blacks On Race Relations In The U.S. | [
"In a Morning Edition interview, NPR's Steve Inskeep asked President Obama if he thinks America has become more racially divided during his administration. \"No, I actually think that it's probably, in its day-to-day interactions, less racially divided,\" Obama replied, later saying that this year's much-publicized... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Journal Publishes Details On Contagious Bird Flu Created In Lab | [
"Anyone and everyone can now look in the journal Science and read about how to make lab-altered bird flu viruses that have been at the center of a controversy that's raged for months. But in the eyes of some critics, the details of these experiments are effectively the recipe for a dangerous flu pandemic. The H5N1 ... | [
"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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Six Months In, Scoring Obama's Promise-Keeping | [
"Barack Obama made 515 promises during his presidential campaign, according to the Web site PolitiFact.com. Its reporters and researchers have been keeping track of every promise. The Obama administration turns six months old Monday; how many of those promises has he kept — or broken? Host Liane Hansen talks to Bil... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Pandemic Flu Simulations Model Outbreak | [
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Music Review: 'Poison Season,' Destroyer | [
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The View from Britain | [
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U.S., Allies Ask U.N. to End Iraq Sanctions | [
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A Day In The Life Of The Relentlessly Tracked | [
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Mid-Atlantic Survives The 'Snowmageddon' | [
"The huge winter storm that's come to be known as 'Snowmageddon' and the 'Snowpocalypse' is over. Now the 'Big Dig' begins. The blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of the Mid-Atlantic states. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, roofs collapsed and tree limbs snapped under the weight o... | [
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The Roots Play A Life, In Reverse | [
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"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Peter Case On Mountain Stage | [
"For the past three decades, American songwriting legend Peter Case has been stopping by Mountain Stage to share original stories and songs packed with his wry humor and Hunter S. Thompson-levels of attention to the oddly refreshing details. Carved from his long, strange musical trip — from Buffalo, N.Y., to Califo... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Sigur Ros, Three 6 Mafia Buzz with New Music | [
"Julianne Shepherd, senior editor of The Fader, discusses this week's new music releases, including albums by Sigur Ros, Three 6 Mafia, Hercules and Love Affair, and Ry Cooder. The Icelandic band Sigur Ros creates an uplifting and joyful departure with its fifth album, Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust, which tr... | [
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After A Cancer Diagnosis, Brothers Share As Much Time As Possible, Even On Dates | [
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Lebanon Approves U.N. Report on Hariri Murder | [
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Request For Myanmar's Military To Relinquish Control Goes Unheeded | [
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Bangladesh Survivor Thought She Would Never See Daylight | [
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Kurds Ready for Loss of Seats in Iraq Parliament | [
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Gas Prices Skyrocket as Summer Nears | [
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Rose McGowan: Put Me On The Stand Against Weinstein | [
"Rose McGowan says she would \"absolutely\" like to testify if given the chance against Harvey Weinstein. McGowan spoke to NPR's Michel Martin a day after the mogul turned himself into police in New York after months of fighting sexual abuse investigations. \"I have had to have his arm around me and smile in photos... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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Sidewalk Padded With Rubber For Keg Deliveries | [
"An Iowa college town is protecting itself from the effects of drinking. People in Ames — home of Iowa State University — noticed a concrete sidewalk cracking in the area where beer distributors unload hundreds of beer kegs for local bars. Some of the kegs get dropped. The city installed a sidewalk made of recycled... | [
"Change to Torch Route Throws Crowd. Torchbearer Elated by Experience."
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Woman Accuses George Zimmerman Of Molesting Her For Years | [
"The case of George Zimmerman has taken a surprising turn today: In an audio tape released by prosecutors today, a woman accuses Zimmerman of molesting her for about a decade. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman has claimed he killed the unarmed 17-year-o... | [
"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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Remembering Oscar-Winning Documentary Filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker | [
"Pennebaker, who died Aug. 1, pioneered a cinéma vérité style of filmmaking in documentaries like <em>Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back</em> and <em>The War Room</em>. <em>Originally broadcast in 1989.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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To Aid Minority Representation, California Cities Change How They Elect City Councils | [
"California has improved minority representation on city councils by moving from at-large seats to district elections. It's a change that came about because of lawsuits over voter rights."
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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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With Nazis Racing Across Europe, Winston Churchill Turned To 'Ungentlemanly Warfare' | [
"In 1939, Nazi Germany started World War II and Adolf Hitler’s highly mechanized army began gobbling up territory across Europe. As Hitler set his eyes on sacking Great Britain, Prime Minister Winston Churchill knew there was no chance of defeating him by conventional means. So Churchill created a top-secret ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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'The Gospel According to Oprah' | [
"Over 20 years, Oprah Winfrey has become her own brand. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with journalist Marcia Nelson, author of <EM>The Gospel According to Oprah</EM> about Winfrey's appeal and her impact on popular culture."
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Rapper Christylez Bacon On His New Song About Inequality In Quarantine | [
"For the Morning Edition Song Project, the show has been reaching out to musicians in recent weeks for their take on the era of COVID-19, asking them to put their thoughts to music in an original song about life in 2020. Our latest artist, Christylez Bacon, is a musician and rapper who grew up in Southeast Washingt... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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NPR: Fresh Air for Monday, Jan 29 2007 | [
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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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Anat Cohen: Bringing The Clarinet To The World | [
"Clarinetist Anat Cohen is one of a handful of Israeli jazz musicians making a mark on the American jazz scene. She's been voted Clarinetist of the Year six years in a row by the Jazz Journalists Association, and her most recent album, Claroscuro, showcases the range of her talents and musical influences, from New ... | [
"Stories: 1) Catherine Russell: 'Real Thing' Gets Sentimental 2) For Novelist, Imagining is an Act of Prayer"
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