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In The Shadow Of Coronavirus, Members Of Congress Revisit Remote Voting | [
"In the early 1990s, two dozen House lawmakers pitched an idea of voting electronically. The proposal didn't get very far. Now, as the coronavirus threat grows, one of original sponsors of that measure is trying again. \"At the time we didn't have ... the electronic communications we have today to safely vote remot... | [
"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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On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake | [
"Elvis Presley was better known for his music than his gourmet tastes. But he did have a famous affinity for the fried goodness of the American South — and he had the waistline to prove it. In honor of what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 80th birthday, let's take a look at some of his legendary eating ... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Movie Review: 'The Mustang' | [
"A convict who seeks redemption finds it in an unusual place in <em>The Mustang,</em> that's based on real-life drama."
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"Stories: 1) Carol Levine, Championing The Caregiver's Cause 2) Nolan, Bale: 'Batman' Franchise's New Dynamic Duo 3) Flying High Again With 'The Hawk'"
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Southern Baptists Don't Shy Away From Talking About Their Racist Past | [
"Southern Baptist leaders were supposed to be talking about bioethics this week at a summit in Nashville, Tenn. That changed in December after a New York grand jury declined to return an indictment in the police choking death of Eric Garner. When Russell Moore, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Eth... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Russians React To Trump Aides' Reported Links To Russia | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Jonathan Biss: Shooting Down The Schumann Detractors | [
"(For our week dedicated to Robert Schumann, pianist Jonathan Biss defends this misunderstood composer in the first of three essays. Click the audio link above to hear him play Schumann and discuss the composer with Performance Today host Fred Child.) Robert Schumann's music has always been a huge part of my life; ... | [
"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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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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New Swimsuit Tied to World Records | [
"Swimmers are breaking world records left and right — in the same swimsuit. Alex Chadwick talks to Brent Rutemiller, publisher of Swimming World Magazine, about whether the new Speedo LZR qualifies as \"tech doping.\" MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day from NPR News. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX CHADWICK, hos... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth | [
"It all starts with the egg. In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter's end. So it's no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg. Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate th... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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OPEC to Cut Oil Output by 4 Percent | [
"OPEC oil ministers meeting in Vienna endorse a plan to cut production by 4 percent beginning Thursday. During a February meeting in Algiers, the cartel agreed to the reduction, amounting to 1 million barrels a day. Analysts say the drop in output could raise the cost of a barrel of oil beyond $40. Hear NPR News."
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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'Jazzed Out' All Over Paris | [
"Here's some remarkable video of the young Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan playing a wicked, staggering blues, somewhere deep within a Paris parking garage. Let it build: I found the video at Nextbop, which seems to have stumbled upon it while searching for something else. Curious to its provenance -- production v... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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OxyContin Hearing Prompts Tearful Testimony | [
"Purdue Pharma and three top company officials must pay $634 million in fines for misleading doctors about the addictive nature of the painkiller OxyContin. Before the ruling, OxyContin critics told their stories to the judge."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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U.S. Soldiers Taken Prisoner in Iraq | [
"Henry Taylor, president of the military psychology division of the American Psychological Association, talks with NPR's Frank Stasio and retired Maj. Gen Robert Scales about how military personnel are trained in dealing with the potential of becoming prisoners of war."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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How LGBT Advocates Scored A Surprising Victory In Alaska | [
"Voters in Anchorage, Alaska, narrowly rejected a controversial proposal last week that would have banned transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity. The \"bathroom bill,\" as it was called, mirrored legislation passed in North Carolina in 2016. The election result was a surpri... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Who Is Justin Amash And Why Is He Willing To Go Against His Own Party? | [
"Updated on June 17 at 10:15 a.m. ET Justin Amash stands alone. The congressman from West Michigan is the only Republican in Congress to have called for impeachment proceedings against President Trump. On Wednesday, he was the only Republican to vote to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilb... | [
"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 Vows to Support Israel | [
"Sen. Barack Obama told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Wednesday that he is a \"true friend\" of Israel. At the same event, his rival, Hillary Clinton, did not concede her role as the Democratic presidential candidate, but said she shares his support of Israel.On the morning after the last Democrat... | [
"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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Bill Bradley: 'Do Better' To Reverse Country's Course | [
"Former New Jersey senator and basketball hall-of-famer Bill Bradley sees an America in the midst of a \"slow-motion crisis.\" The problems, he argues, are driven by the expansive role of money in politics, ineffective approaches to job creation and underwhelming efforts to stimulate the economy. In his book We Can... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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In 'Some Of Us Are Very Hungry Now,' Revelations Morph Into Mirrors | [
"Andre Perry's Some of Us Are Very Hungry Now is a raw chunk of life sliced into essays packed with truths, devastating realizations, music, failed coping mechanisms, a constant search for the self, and a lot of booze. The book is divided into three distinct sections, but they merge into a unified chronicle that fo... | [
"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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National Review: Charlie Crist's Moment In The Sun | [
"All in all, it was a Charlie Crist kind of week. In the span of five business days, the governor managed to sandbag his legislative allies, embarrass his predecessor, alienate his mentor, rile his campaign staff, solidify his new base in the teachers' union, and win oodles of media attention, much of it glowing wi... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Heart Disease and Race | [
"NPR's Richard Harris reports on a new study which finds that a drug commonly used to treat heart failure is much less effective in black patients than it is in whites. The study suggests that doctors need to be more vigilant when treating black patients with heart failure. And it also has raised questions about wh... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Authorities Name 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting | [
"Updated at 4:42 p.m. ET Saturday Officials in Virginia Beach, Va., have named the 12 people who were killed in a shooting Friday at the city's municipal center. They are: Laquita C. Brown of Chesapeake Tara Welch Gallagher of Virginia Beach Mary Louise Gayle of Virginia Beach Alexander Mikhail Gusev of Virginia ... | [
"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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President Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning's Prison Sentence | [
"In one of his last moves in office, President Obama has commuted the 35-year prison sentence of Chelsea Manning, the Army private who leaked a massive trove of military secrets to WikiLeaks. The former intelligence analyst's prison sentence has been shortened to expire on May 17, 2017, according to a statement fro... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Countrywide To Settle Overcharging Strapped Homeowners | [
"When homeowners whose mortgages were serviced by Countrywide fell behind on their home loan payments, the financial institution would force them to pay exorbitant fees for services like home inspections and lawn mowing ostensibly meant to keep up the properties but which government regulators said were really mean... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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CD Revives the 'Black Ballad' Tradition | [
"For generations, tales of African-American life have been told through a musical genre known as black ballads. A new CD, <em>Classic African-American Ballads</em>, is reviving this part of black musical history. Barry Lee Pearson, who produced the album, discusses the origin of the music."
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Facebook Stock Continues Tumble After IPO | [
"Facebook shares fell again on Tuesday — dropping almost 9 percent after falling 11 percent on Monday. It makes Facebook's initial public offering one of the worst performing IPOs of the past five years."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress | [
"President Trump has pushed aggressively against illegal immigration, while his specific plans for legal immigration — including the popular but troubled H-1B work visa — remain unclear. He has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers, but it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentall... | [
"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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Kids and Antidepressants: More Good Than Harm? | [
"In the past few years, there has been a furious debate over the safety of antidepressants in children and teens. Both proponents and opponents of the drugs have complained about the lack of research. Now a new study suggests that the drugs do more good than harm. Several years ago, some parents blamed antidepressa... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Letters: Elizabeth Warren, 'Mom And Dad's Records' | [
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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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Kobe Vs LeBron Debate A Fun Time Waster | [
"Growing up a New York Knicks fan during the golden era of the late 1960s, early 1970s, I used to detest Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame guard who would bedevil the Knicks whenever they played. Him and Wilt \"The Stilt\" Chamberlain. Hated them both. West is still making mischief. In a report by Tom... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Culturetopia: Must-Listen Arts & Entertainment (Active Subject Edition) | [
"This week's podcast of NPR's best arts stories includes a delicious admixture that begins with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, who are first on my admittedly very short list of Jug Bands I Most Want to See Live. They're a bunch of young African-American hipsters who discuss how the jug and string band sound-- usuall... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Most Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Not Ready To Bust The Filibuster To Push Party Agenda | [
"Most of the Democrats running for president want to create a national single-payer health care system. They want to begin a massive transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. They want to legalize marijuana, pass broad family leave policies, and do a whole lot of other things that previous generations of presid... | [
"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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Spontaneous Respiration: 'Consuming and Communicating' | [
"Ben Marcus coordinates layers of recorded improvisation, electronics, and effects performed by other musicians and himself under the name Spontaneous Respiration. Where at one time he was busy playing all of the instruments, he currently works as more of a composer, programmer, and producer operating with a number... | [
"Stories: 1) Brent Stirton, Chronicling the Virunga Gorilla Murders 2) Circle Wide Quintet, Playing 'Like Before'"
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EPA Moves To Ban Pesticide That Leaves Fluoride Behind | [
"After years of pressure from environmental groups, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to ban sulfuryl fluoride by 2014. Sulfuryl fluoride is used to fumigate places where food is stored, and the stuff gets sprayed on grains, dried fruit, coffee, cocoa beans and nuts. Read More The problem with sulfur... | [
"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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4 Drug Companies, Ohio Counties Reach $260 Million Opioid Settlement | [
"Some of the nation’s largest drug companies have reached a $260 million settlement to avoid a trial over the opioid crisis. The deal came together early Monday morning. Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with Nick Castele (@NickCastele) of WCPN’s ideastream. This article was originally published on... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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The All-Drug Olympics | [
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'Shoeless' Joe's Belongings To Be Auctioned | [
"Jackie Northam of member station WBEZ reports that Christie's auction house opens a display tomorrow in Chicago of personal belongings of \"Shoeless\" Joe Jackson, the legendary baseball player who was banned from the sport for throwing the 1919 World Series. Sports collectors are expected to bid handsomely for th... | [
"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing | [
"You know the drill by now. Each month, NPR Music polls public-radio personalities and asks them to share their favorite new song with the world. You get to download the track. Here's this month's panel: Ernesto Lechner, co-host of WEXT's syndicated show The Latin Alternative David Dye, host of WXPN's syndicated s... | [
"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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IMF Dims U.S. Outlook, Warns Against Dramatic Spending Cuts | [
"Like the Federal Reserve before them, the International Monetary Fund lowered its growth projections for the U.S. economy. The Los Angles Times says that in its annual report, the IMF calls the U.S. recovery \"tepid\" and warns U.S. lawmakers that hitting the brakes too hard on spending and tax cuts could threaten... | [
"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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Week In Politics Reviewed | [
"President Obama's focus on job creation, the major blows to the White House this week and the Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance dominated the week in politics. Political commentators David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em> and E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> offer their insight."
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"Good morning. Our early posts today were: -- GOP Contenders Hold 'Raucous' Debate In Vegas -- Posse Continues Hunt For Escaped Animals In Ohio The day's other top headlines include: -- \"Protesting Austerity Moves, Unions Shut Down Greece.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"Euro Gains on Optimism Rescue Fund to Be Boosted... | npr | {
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Saturday Sports: US Open Continues, NHL Playoffs Reach Pivotal Games | [
"NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the U.S. Open, the NHL Playoffs and more."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Young Syrian Risked His Life To Film Oscar-Nominated Doc | [
"\"I never thought I can make a film for Oscar!\" says Khaleed Khateeb. Khateeb is a volunteer for the Syria Civil Defense forces, rescuing those caught in the crossfire of the civil war. He began filming scenes of the rescue missions and posting them on YouTube. When filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel decided to make... | [
"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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Remembering New Orleans Bounce DJ Black N Mild | [
"DJ Black N Mild brought New Orleans bounce music to the radio. He is one of the hundreds of New Orleans residents who have died from the coronavirus."
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In A World ... Where Books Are Hyped Like Movies | [
"Long a staple of the film industry, book trailers are now standard operating procedure in the world of publishing. Posted on YouTube and on publisher and retailer websites, these tailor-made short video clips are meant to become viral and generate buzz about books. Most trailers rely on pulsating music and pretty... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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'I'm Not A Racist, I'm Argentine!' | [
"On this week's episode, a viral video gives us the opportunity to talk about racism towards and within the Latino community. When a Latino flipped over a street vendor's cart in Los Angeles, many were surprised it was a Latino-on-Latino incident. We'll talk about why the video is surprising and why it isn't."
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Shredded Salads: Meals For The Lazy Cook | [
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Social Worker Led Frugal Life To Leave Nearly $11 Million To Children's Charities | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Apple's CEO Shows Off Its Long-Awaited iPhone | [
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Castro Says Resignation Is Not 'Farewell' | [
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Georgia Considers 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill | [
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Tikrit Battle: U.S. And Iran-Backed Militias Are On The Same Side | [
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Why Calif. Doesn't Want Smokers To Pay More For Health Insurance | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Deadly West Virginia Mine Blast Stuns Experts | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Virulent Strain Of Bird Flu Identified At Netherlands Farm | [
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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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Church Takes Franchise Route to Religion | [
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Japan's Ruling Party Faces Tough Test at Polls | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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McGwire High School Coach | [
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Contact Tracing For The White House Coronavirus Cluster Presents Challenges | [
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Prosecutors Expected To Drop Strauss-Kahn Case | [
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Tillery + Erik Friedlander's Bonebridge: Live At 92Y Tribeca | [
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Blue Heron: Medieval And Renaissance Music For The Ages | [
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Drawing A Blank (Or Two) | [
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Incorporating Kwanzaa into Daily Life | [
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READ: Trump Signs Proclamation Temporarily Suspending Immigration | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Mexican Protesters In Tijuana Demand Caravan Migrants Be Deported | [
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Watchdogs Not Celebrating Obama Group's Switch On Big Donors | [
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Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy | [
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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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Eliza Gilkyson and a Dog Named 'Tootsie' | [
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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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The Storm Lake Times, A Family Paper In Iowa, Wins A Pulitzer | [
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"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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Mayors Discuss Strategy on Bird Flu | [
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Novelist's Own Exile Echoes in 'Country of Men' | [
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Starz Hopes For Breakthrough Hit With Patrick Stewart Comedy | [
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Details Of Connecticut Shooter Still Unclear | [
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Review: Son Lux, 'Brighter Wounds' | [
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"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Schneider Quartet's Haydn Recordings Reissued | [
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Professor of Political Economy and Health Policy MARC ROBERTS | [
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Trump Leaves White House For The Last Time As 45th President | [
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'To Be Useful Is Something Incredible': Leo Brouwer Reflects On His Legacy | [
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Investing: Wait For It...? | [
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Survey: Workers Paid Less Than Minimum Wage | [
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Country Reacts To Obama's Approval Of Gay Marriage | [
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Louisiana Law Protects Evolution Skeptics In Class | [
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In A Land Of Few Christians, Pope Will Reach Out To Muslims In Turkey | [
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So, You Want to Do a Story on Hyenas? | [
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Should The U.S. Government Buy A Drug Company To Save Money? | [
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DNC's Charlotte Pick: Choice Setting For 'Win The Future' | [
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Inglewood Community Fights Gentrification Driven By Tech Boom | [
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Miami Dolphins Aspire To An International Cheerleading Squad | [
"The NFL team is holding tryouts, and it's recruiting in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. In Rio de Janeiro, 300 women tried out — 6 Brazilian winners go to Miami for the finals."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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For-Profit Schools Retooling Recruitment Strategy | [
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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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A Safe Haven For The Printed Word Turns 200 | [
"Back in the 1700s, there was a young printer's apprentice who lived in Boston. His name was Isaiah Thomas and he became one of the first newspaper publishers in the country. He also founded the American Antiquarian Society, which celebrates its 200th birthday this week. Located in Worcester, Mass., the American An... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Best Twitter Reactions To McCarthy Withdrawing From Speaker Race | [
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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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U.S. GDP Falls At 3.8 Percent Pace In 4th Quarter | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Egypt Trumpets Canal's Massive Expansion, But A Windfall's Far From Certain | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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#1238: My Engine Is on Fire | [
"This week on Car Talk, Glen's summer vacation got a little more exciting when his rental car caught on fire, after he spilled oil on the manifold. He escaped unscathed, but did the car? And, more importantly, did he 'fess up to the rental company? Elsewhere, Joann's getting a foot bath from her Grand Caravan; Ed's... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Lender CIT Gets Cash From Bondholders | [
"The big commercial lender CIT seems to have narrowly avoided bankruptcy for now. The company confirmed that it has struck an agreement with major bondholders for a $3 billion bailout. CIT hopes the plan will give it time to restructure its debts."
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Excerpt: 'Between the Tides' | [
"Prologue Before that summer of my twelfth year, we always jumped from the end of the dock, rather than enter the river from the shore's safe edge. God help us, maybe that was why Sam went in that day. Maybe after watching us so many times, he too jumped when the sunlight fell in sharp edges onto the moss-¬encrust... | [
"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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Challenges for Black Women in Corporate America | [
"Farai Chideya talks with Scarlet Pressley-Brown, general manager of global diversity and community affairs at Delta Air Lines. Pressley-Brown discusses some of the challenges that face women of color in the corporate world."
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"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Bringing Home The Essence Of Umbria, Italy | [
"To mangle a familiar quotation from Tolstoy, all regions of Italy are different, but each is Italian in its own particular way. Suppose the Italian regions were women (humor me here). Lombardia would be a glamorous but unapproachable Milan model. I see Emiglia-Romagna as a wealthy, slightly dowdy widow. Umbria wou... | [
"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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Profile of Iraq Abuse Whistleblower Joseph Darby | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Media Focus On Ailing Mandela Is Not 'The African Way' | [
"It's almost impossible these days to switch on South African radio or television, or read a local newspaper, website or tweet, and not hear Nelson Mandela's name mentioned. Friday marked the 19th anniversary of Mandela's inauguration as South Africa's first democratically elected — and first black — president, fou... | [
"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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