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In Midst Of Racial Hatred, Van Jones Still Pushes Love | [
"On the same night that torch-bearing white nationalists wound up staging a rally at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Van Jones stood at a podium, in the nation's capital, telling a theater full of supporters why they should let love rule in the face of racial hatred. The timing was sheer coincidence ... | [
"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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As Cleanup Begins, Two More Isaac-Related Deaths Reported In Louisiana | [
"As thousands of residents of the Gulf Coast begin to emerge from the flood waters left behind by Hurricane Isaac, authorities in Louisiana reported two bodies were found Thursday in the ravished Plaquemines Parish. The Times-Picayune reports Parish President Billy Nungesser said a man and a woman were found in wha... | [
"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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WallStreetBets, Reddit, GameStop: What's Going Down On Wall Street? | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Racial Disparities in Healthcare - Part 2 | [
"In the second part of our series, Ryan Warner speaks with Grant Jones, executive director of The Center for African American Health in Denver; and with Susan Yellowhorse, clinical supervisor at the Denver Indian Family Resource Center."
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"California's Community Colleges, Part 7: Latinos Breaking Down Barriers. End Music."
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Prosecutors Net Leopard-Shark Smugglers | [
"Federal officials have broken up a major wildlife smuggling ring led by a pastor at a San Francisco Bay area church. The smugglers pulled thousands of baby leopard sharks from the bay, then sold the live sharks to pet stores and private buyers around the world. Authorities say the operation began many years ago. ... | [
"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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Wilco's 'Summer Teeth' | [
"NPR's Tom Moon reviews \"Summer Teeth,\" the new album by the band Wilco."
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Growing Up on Antidepressants | [
"Antidepressants are among the most widely prescribed drugs for teenagers. Taken over many years, do they have an effect on emotional development? Drs. Richard Friedman and Norman Rosenthal discuss the physical and psychological effects of taking antidepressants long-term. Friedman is a professor of psychiatry at W... | [
"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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Trading Suspension Highlights New York Stock Exchange's Shrinking Influence | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Afghanistan Loya Jirga Postponed | [
"NPR's Ivan Watson in Kabul reports on the postponement of Afghanistan's Loya Jirga, a grand assembly of tribal leaders who are supposed to choose a new government. The conference, originally set to begin today, was postponed until Tuesday amid sharp differences among the delegates over the role of the country's fo... | [
"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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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Questions And Answers: What's Next For Egypt? | [
"The celebrations in Egypt continue following the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi by the nation's military, which has played a dominant role in the country since the 1952 coup. With the overthrow of Morsi's predecessor, Hosni Mubarak, still fresh in many people's minds, the question becomes what this co... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Author Traces Life Of Annie Smith Peck, 'Queen Of The Climbers' | [
"In the late 19th century, Annie Smith Peck was a renowned mountain climber. She was also a scholar and suffragette. Author Hannah Kimberley (@hannahkimber42) discusses her biography of Peck, “A Woman’s Place Is at the Top,” with Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti."
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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The Discerning Viewer: 12.08.2008 | [
"Chucked: It was pointed out to me during last week's discussion of NBC's apparent suicidal tendencies that one show I'd given short shrift was Chuck, a show I often wind up catching up on in large blocks, partly because it's one NBC has been good about keeping available. For instance, the entire season is still up... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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A Free Musical Haven For Inner-City Talents | [
"A recession is no time to launch a new summer music camp, especially one that would be free to inner-city kids. The sheer audacity of it is impressive. But John Littlejohn, a classically trained musician in his early 30s, is a pretty impressive guy. He jumped through many hoops to make his summer camp a reality. F... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Letters: New Orleans Music | [
"On Monday, we read from your letters. During our program on New Orleans music, many listeners wrote in with their own musical memories from the Big Easy and with their questions and concerns about New Orelans musicians."
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"Free shots in London; It's class-action complicated; and Tangled Up in Green."
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Christie's To Auction Recovered Cezanne Watercolor | [
"For nearly 60 years, the whereabouts of a work by Paul Cezanne remained a mystery. But the 19th century watercolor turned up in the home of a physician in Texas. He died last fall and in May, Christie's will auction off \"A Card Player.\" That piece led to Cezanne's series of card players. It's estimated to sell f... | [
"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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Planet Money: Netflix And Amazon Stream In India | [
"Amazon and Netflix are trying to take India's streaming market. But so far, success in the country has proved elusive."
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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<i>The Jewish Giant</i> | [
"All Things Considered presents a documentary about Eddie Carmel, a Bronx native who was once billed as the Tallest Man on Earth by the Ringling Brothers Circus. Carmel, who grew to be more than 8 feet tall, was made famous after a Diane Arbus photograph of him and his average-sized parents was published in 197... | [
"Film critic Henry Sheehan reviews <EM>Ghost World</EM>."
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Amazon, The Post Office And How Much Shipping Really Costs | [
"This morning, President Trump tweeted: But how much does Amazon really spend on shipping? Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with Michael Regan (@Reganonymous), senior editor at Bloomberg News."
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"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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In Chicago, Hanukkah Now Has Its Own Pop-Up Bar Experience | [
"As swaths of red and green trim Chicago neighborhoods this holiday season, an unexpected pop of blue is lighting up the Wrigleyville neighborhood. And it's got nothing to do with the Cubs. It's actually the 10,000-plus lights springing from 8 Crazy Nights — what appears to be the city's first Hanukkah-themed pop-u... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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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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In Which Superman Returns, Looking Kinda Mopey | [
"So Warner Brothers has decided it needs to clean the slate and reboot the Superman film franchise. Okay, I get that. Sorta. I mean, yes, sure, Superman Returns got too mired in sticky-sweet nostalgia for the '70s Richard Donner film. But it banked over $200 million in U.S. theaters, and that's not counting sales o... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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Film Academy Announces New Diversity Requirements For Best Picture Nominees | [
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established new diversity and representation rules for films that want to qualify for best picture, beginning in 2024."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Al Qaida In Yemen Takes Responsibility For Paris Attack. -- Post-Attack Edition Of 'Charlie Hebdo' Sells Out In France. And here are more early headlines: Space Station Astronauts Safe; Odd Technical Reading Investigated. (AP) House Poised To Act On Bill Tied To Obama's... | npr | {
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NFL: Steelers Survive; Eagles, Pats, Falcons Thrive | [
"Four teams are left in the Super Bowl hunt after the weekend's National Football League playoff games. Pittsburgh and defending NFL champ New England will clash in the AFC championship game, while Philadelphia and Atlanta will vie for the NFC crown."
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"Good morning. If you're looking for the score and a heads-up on the key moments from last night's World Series action, we've got that here: -- Cards Win On 11th-Inning Freese Clout; Force Game 7. St. Louis beat Texas 10-9 thanks to a dramatic solo home run in the 11th inning from third baseman David Freese. As fo... | npr | {
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From His Last Public Concert | [
"From his last public concert appearance, which took place at the Tanglewood Music Shed on the 19th of August, 1990, we'll hear Bernstein conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Finale of the Symphony No. 7 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Bernstein died less than two months later, on October 14th. (DG 431 768-2)"
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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'Piano Man' Among 25 Recordings Added To The Library Of Congress | [
"This week, the Library of Congress selected 25 new audio recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry. They range from songs and speeches to sports broadcasts. The new additions include “Piano Man” by Billy Joel, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and Metallica’s album “Master of Puppets.” Also ad... | [
"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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Outsourcing: Retraining Challenge | [
"Bellamy Pailthorp of member station KPLU in Seattle has this profile of a laid-off Boeing engineer who decided to become a software programmer. Now he worries that by the time he graduates there won't be any I.T. jobs left."
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For Russia, Hosting World Cup Is A Bid To Win Global Respect | [
"The month-long soccer tournament promises its share of thrilling upsets and political intrigue. Russia hopes that by hosting this global sporting event this year, it will boost the country's prestige."
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Remembering William Gray: A Mentor To Many | [
"Host Michel Martin pays tribute to former Congressman William Gray, who died Monday. He served as the first black majority whip in the House of Representatives and pushed Congress to stop American investment in South Africa during apartheid. He went on to serve as the long-time leader of the United Negro College F... | [
"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Alela Diane Performs 'Lost Land' At Portland's Old Church | [
"In a sense, Alela Diane's new album About Farewell represents both a new beginning and a return to form. The Portland, Ore., singer-songwriter's fourth record is a candid collection that finds her adopting a contemplative tone, especially compared to the meatier full-band sounds of 2011's Alela Diane & Wild Divine... | [
"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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Why The Falling Birthrate Is Bad News For My 2-Year-Old Son | [
"The U.S. birthrate just fell to its lowest point since we've been keeping track. Here's why that may be a problem for my 2-year-old son. Right now, I, my colleagues and everybody else with a job is paying to support our parents, our grandparents and all the other elderly people in the U.S. who currently receive Me... | [
"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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The News Has Passed Fleet Street By | [
"What Wall Street is to American finance, Fleet Street is to the British Press. Make that WAS. The last news organization to occupy the legendary street, Reuters, has just moved out. The headlines began in 1702 with a nine-paragraph edition of the Daily Courant. Conveniently close to London's Old Bailey prison and... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Thai Election Largely Peaceful, Despite Fears Of Violence | [
"Fears of election-day violence in Thailand went largely unrealized on Sunday as efforts by anti-government protesters to block voting stations fell short of their goal of disrupting the parliamentary polls. A few hundred polling stations in the capital were shut down by protesters, but the vast majority of them ac... | [
"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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Journalist On Trump's Potential Conflicts Of Interest: 'They're Everywhere' | [
"Donald Trump announced in a series of tweets Wednesday that he will be taking himself \"completely out\" of his business operations to avoid potential conflicts of interest as president. The president-elect did not offer details of the plan or say that he would divest financially from his businesses, but he did pr... | [
"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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Allegations Against Wynn Threaten Casino Projects And Licenses | [
"Massachusetts gambling commissioners are meeting Wednesday to discuss what sexual misconduct allegations against Steve Wynn mean for his big casino project in the state, as officials from Nevada to Macau try to sort out what the allegations mean for his casino licenses around the world. Here & Now‘s Jeremy H... | [
"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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Hurricane Patricia Makes Landfall, Threatens Catastrophic Damage In Mexico | [
"Updated at 8:05 p.m. ET The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Patricia has made landfall near Cuixmala on Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast. Its winds were measured at 165 mph, somewhat weakened but still a Category 5 storm capable of catastrophic damage. Our original post continues: Hurricane ... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'Young Woman And The Sea' | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Midwest Suffers Hits from Deadly Tornadoes | [
"The damage assessment continues from tornadoes that hit the upper Midwest. At least eight people died in Iowa and Minnesota - the small town of Parkersburg, Iowa, about 80 miles northeast of Des Moines, was the hardest hit. A high school and numerous homes are no longer standing. More people may have died, if the... | [
"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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'It's Scary Being As Open As I'm Being': Sam Smith On 'The Thrill Of It All' | [
"The first thing you notice about Sam Smith is that voice: soulful, a little sad and able to dip from deep octaves to falsetto in a matter of seconds. But behind that voice is a man who found fame — and then found a need to hide from it. Three years after his debut, he's re-emerging with a new album. It's called Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Iowa Caucuses: Checking in on Polling | [
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Kamala Harris Tells Guatemalans Not To Migrate To The United States | [
"Vice President Harris, in her first foreign trip since taking office, had a direct message for Guatemalans thinking of migrating to the United States: \"Do not come.\" Speaking at a news conference Monday after meeting with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, Harris said the Biden administration wants \"to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Tax Rule Limits Care For Chronic Ills Under High-Deductible Health Plans | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Judge: Reinstate Nurse Kicked Out Of Air Force Because Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell | [
"A federal judge in Washington has ruled that an Air Force nurse who was kicked out of the military for being gay should get her job back, NPR's Rachel Martin reports. After her commanders learned she was engaged in a romantic relationship with a woman, Maj. Margaret Witt was expelled from the military in 2004. The... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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Live From The XPoNential Festival | [
"The XPoNential Music Festival presented by WXPN takes over the Camden Waterfront near Philadelphia this weekend for live music from more than two dozen bands. The festival, now in its 18th year, features a great mix of established musicians and emerging artists, including Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo', Clap Your Hand... | [
"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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A Farewell To Donald Bordelon, Katrina Survivor | [
"The first time Donald Bordelon fled a Louisiana hurricane flood, he was 8 years old, and his father had to pull him onto a rescue boat through a window. It wasn't a scary story, though, in Donald's telling. It was a story about his profound love for home. Donald would explain how he and his mom and dad returned to... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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An Update From Andrea: Sense Of Humor Intact, No Babies Yet | [
"I just wanted to give you all a quick update on Andrea, who was admitted to the hospital two days ago. Her twin girls still haven't arrived. Here's what she wrote this afternoon: Still waiting to give the steroids time to kick in and work their magic. I haven't seen my doctor yet, but we probably won't know an... | [
"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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Sunday's Emmy Ceremony: Hosts, Heartbreaks, Fashions and More | [
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JPMorgan Chase Agrees To Beef Up Risk Management | [
"Banking regulators are telling JPMorgan Chase that it must take action to improve its risk analysis and money-laundering controls. The bank racked up a $6 billion trading loss last year. CEO Jamie Dimon cited managerial lapses and called the loss inexcusable."
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Political Strategists React To Trump's State Of The Union Remarks | [
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Showing Schumann Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Jonathan Biss' Treasure From The 1920s | [
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"Stories: 1) Beverly Sills: Down-to-Earth, but Every Inch a Diva 2) From the 'Fresh Air' Archive: Beverly Sills 3) A 'Rescue' Story, Retold for the Mainstream 4) Werner Herzog on the Story Behind 'Rescue Dawn'"
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Weekend Box Office: Score One For Ancient Creaky Bones! | [
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"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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Top Republicans Work To Rebrand GOP As Party Of Working Class | [
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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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Te'o Drama Is Telling In More Ways Than One | [
"Finally, I have a word about Manti Te'o, the star Notre Dame linebacker, Heisman trophy runner up, who says he was the victim of an ugly hoax where someone — probably a male friend of his — created an online identity of a young women, with whom Te'o says he fell in love, although he never met her. Can I just ask y... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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South African Expatriates Living in the U.S. | [
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Once Bitten, Twice Decried: Uruguay Outraged By Suarez Punishment | [
"Luis Suarez's sponsors are dropping him, his future at his team Liverpool is in doubt and his 2014 World Cup is over. FIFA dealt the Uruguayan soccer player an unusually harsh sentence for biting his opponent, and his home country is outraged. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: His sponsors are dropping him. His future with Li... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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The Politics of Evolution | [
"GUESTS: RUSSEL LEWIS *State House Bureau Chief, Kansas Public Radio <p> More than a decade ago, the Supreme Court ruled that states could not compel the teaching of creationism in public schools. Since then Creationists have adopted a new strategy: trying to keep Darwinism out rather than forcing creationism into... | [
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America's Opioid Epidemic | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Bush's Smooches: The New 'Shock and Awe'? | [
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Parents Talk How Old Is Old Enough For Social Media | [
"Last week, reports were swirling that Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg was working to make the site available for children under 13 years old. Zuckerberg later said that opening the site to children is not a current priority. Still, the question has stirred a debate among parents and experts on how young is too youn... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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On the Job with 'Operation Minotaur' | [
"For the past few weeks, U.S. troops have operated in Iraq's Diyala province, northeast of Baghdad, clearing villages of Sunni insurgents who moved into the area in force some months ago. \"Operation Minotaur,\" the U.S. military operation to clear the village of Quba, began hours and miles away, under the noses of... | [
"Stories: 1) Down to 'The Wire' for Crime Drama 2) 'Diving' into a Personal Story"
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1. Voices In The News | [
"A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's news, including Sen. Jess Helms (R-NC), President Bill Clinton on the chemical arms treaty; gunfire from the Peru rescue mission; Anthony Vincent, the Canadian Ambassador to Peru; Father Juan Julio Wicht, a Jesuit priest and a former hostage in Peru; an... | [
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Rodney Crowell, Live At The 2014 Americana Music Awards | [
"Backed only by Ry Cooder and his magnificent riffs, Rodney Crowell offered up a tender take on \"God I'm Missing You\" as part of his Americana Music Awards performance. The song of longing was composed as a collaboration between Crowell and a poet friend of his, Mary Karr, and was originally voiced by Lucinda Wil... | [
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Commentary: Ash Wednesday | [
"Ash Wednesday denotes the beginning of Lent. Among the Christians marking --and marked by -- the day is commentator Lauren Winner. She says that walking around all day with ashes on your head is a form of evangelism. This commentary is adapted from Lauren Winner's book, <EM>Girl Meets God</EM>."
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The Thistle & Shamrock: All In Good Time | [
"This week we rediscover some unforgettable extended melodies of tunes, featuring Loreena McKennitt, and The Chair. Plus we debut excerpts from The Spectrum Project by Scottish composer, tutor and fiddle player Marie Fielding."
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Armstrong Decision Ripples Outside Of Sporting World | [
"NPR's Tom Goldman chats with host Scott Simon about cyclist Lance Armstrong's bombshell move: He ended his fight against charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs."
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Boalt Blacks Decline | [
"NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that in the wake of its ban on affirmative action, the University of California's Boalt Hall Law School will have only one African American student in its first year class. The regent who proposed the ban is now accusing school administrators of actually sabotaging the enrollment pro... | [
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'Millennials': Be Careful How We Use This Label | [
"Millennials. With crippling student debt and their love for avocado toast, some crotchety rich people think millennials are ruining everything. But are millennials deserving of the bad rap they get? The Wall Street Journal issued a new note on its style blog earlier this week, suggesting the publication not write ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Pentagon Says 24,000 Files Were Stolen In Data Breach | [
"The Pentagon said today that in March, foreign hackers stole 24,000 sensitive files during a single breach. The disclosure came from William J. Lynn III, deputy defense secretary, who was unveiling the Department of Defense's \"Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace.\" The New York Times has some details on the stol... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says. -- The Curious Deaths Of Kremlin Critics. And here are more early headlines: Two Tropical Depressions May Become Storms, Hit U.S. (NHC) Typhoon Makes Landfall In Japan. (AP) Primaries In Arizona, Flori... | npr | {
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African Students Share How Often They Experience Racism In Lebanon | [
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Supreme Court Weighs Pain of Deadly Injection | [
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A Virgin over the Marriage Threshold | [
"Commentator Caroline Langston reveals why she chose to be a virgin on her wedding night, at 31. Langston says that for her, abstinence helped make her and her new husband leave their wedding reception in a hurry. Now a mother of two, she questions the notion of \"casual sex.\""
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Sibelius in Helsinki | [
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Breast Cancer Differences in African-American Women | [
"Recent studies suggest breast cancer is biologically different in African-American women compared to other groups. The implications of recent research contain both good and bad news for black women."
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Byproducts Of Urban Life Smother Chesapeake Bay | [
"When Anne Croft fertilizes her tiny lawn in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood, she has no idea that she's contributing to the pollution that still vexes the Chesapeake Bay after 25 years of cleanup. The federal and state governments have spent several billion dollars to meet a pledge to restore the ba... | [
"Delta Smelt Affect State's Water Supply. End Music."
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Greenspan Questions Bush Tax-Cut Plan | [
"Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan expresses skepticism for President Bush's $1.3-trillion tax-cut package and says Congress must to get the budget deficit under control before it considers any further tax cuts. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports."
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A New Understanding Of Arson Spurs A Retrial In A Fatal Texas Fire | [
"EDITOR'S NOTE: There has been a significant update to this story since it was first reported. On Oct. 22, 2014, the defendant in the retrial, Ed Graf, changed his plea to guilty. All Things Considered covers the developments here. Ed Graf has spent 25 years in prison in Waco, Texas, convicted of setting a fire in ... | [
"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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Emergencies Overwhelm Capital's Main Hospital | [
"In a country with so many immediate needs, Haiti's emergency medical care is near the top of the list. The country's limited medical infrastructure was all but wiped out in the earthquake. Aid groups and the international community are rushing doctors and medical supplies to Haiti. Meanwhile, Patients with compou... | [
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To Achieve Diversity In Publishing, A Difficult Dialogue Beats Silence | [
"Last spring, a group calling itself We Need Diverse Books launched a Twitter campaign to press for greater diversity in children's books. Writer Daniel José Older supports the campaign, but he doesn't think it goes far enough. \"We need diverse agents, we need editors, we need diverse book buyers, we need diverse ... | [
"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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Who Was This Guy George Mason? | [
"George Mason University has surprised sports fans by making it to the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament. But who was this George Mason character, anyway? Madeleine Brand talks to a descendent of the founding father about Mason's historical impact -- and his grouchy personality."
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Hot Dog Eating Contest | [
"America may be home to the best ballpark franks, but it's not the home of the world's greatest hot dog eater. NPR's Robert Smith reports on a surprising development in food-eating championships."
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Laser Treatment May Aid Prostate Patients | [
"Laser techniques have made many medical treatments more effective. Now, the technology shows promise in treating men with enlarged prostates. The prostate, a walnut-shaped gland that sits behind the pelvic bone, aids male sexual function. Most men older than 60 have enlarged prostate tissue, which can grow to obst... | [
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What Is Behind The Horse Racing Deaths In Southern California? | [
"There have now been 21 horse deaths at the Santa Anita Park in Southern California since the racing season began in December. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with New York Times sports reporter Joe Drape (@joedrape), who has done extensive reporting on the horse racing industry, about what’s beh... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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Where U.S.-Iran Relations Stand After Airstrikes And Embassy Security Breach | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ariane Tabatabai, an Iran expert at the Rand Corporation, about how this week's events have affected the relationship between the United States and Iran."
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Audio Postcard: Salmon Run | [
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Historian Arthur Schlesinger Dies | [
"American historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., famous for his Pulitzer Prize-winning chronicles of the Kennedy administration, died Wednesday night of a heart attack. He was 89. Schlesinger also worked for the Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson administrations, and served in Sen. Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign, wh... | [
"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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'Marketplace' Report: New Orleans Business | [
"A pilot program has been established in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans to encourage businesses development. The Innovation Center is designed to fuel private investment throughout the neighborhood, giving residents a sense of confidence, ownership, and participation in their community. Sam Eaton of Marketplac... | [
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Louisiana Floods, California Fires Are Latest Climate Catastrophes | [
"The storms that inundated Louisiana this week did not have names, and they were not hurricanes. Nonetheless, officials are calling the Louisiana rain and floods the biggest U.S. natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy. In California, wildfires have charred more than 350 square miles so far this year, and fire seas... | [
"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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The Russia Investigations: Knife Fights Over Feds, Trump Jr., Manafort And More | [
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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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Supreme Court - Beazley | [
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The 'Dirty Laundry' of Gay Life and Family | [
"We had a chance to have on the wonderful Loretta Devine to talk about her new film, Dirty Laundry. She gives an alternately hilarious and heartbreaking performance as a small-town mother whose son comes home from New York. The son gets a big surprise, learning about the son he never knew about ... and then has to ... | [
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Immigrant Rights Group Turns Down $250,000 From Tech Firm Over Ties To Border Patrol | [
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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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<I>Saturn's Child</I> | [
"Noah talks with piano player Frank Kimbrough and vibraphonist Joe Locke about a recording they've released called <EM>Saturn's Child</EM>. It's the kind of recording both of them have always wanted to make, a moody, and reflective set of tunes, just the 2 instruments, done live in the studio. http://www.omnitone.... | [
"Film critic Henry Sheehan reviews <EM>Ghost World</EM>."
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Dispatches From The Downturn: Scooter Sales | [
"Though Americans may not be buying as many cars, they are buying scooters. Scooter sales were up more than 40 percent last year. In another installment of <em>Dispatches from the Downturn,</em> host Alex Cohen talks with Mike Frankovich, owner of NoHo Scooters in North Hollywood, Calif., about how his business is ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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It's All About Me: But Is Narcissism A Disorder? | [
"It seems you need only flip through a few channels of reality television to feel there's a lot of narcissism in our culture these days. As the Jersey Shore's \"Snooki\" recently told Barbara Walters, \"I think I'm fascinating.\" But the extent to which Snooki and her cast mates can be diagnosed as clinically narci... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Former Army Arabic Translator Eluded Several Filters | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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N.H. Sen. Ayotte Considered For Romney's V.P. Slot | [
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The Congressional Countdown | [
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The Nation: Stop The Subsidy-Sucking Sports Stadiums | [
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Overworked Man Gets Pooh Lease On Life In Sticky-Sweet 'Christopher Robin' | [
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"Stories: 1) Allison Pearson's 'Love' Letter To Keith Partridge 2) A Twisty, Brutal 'Drive' For A Level-Headed Hero"
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GM Teeters On Bankruptcy; Chrysler Waits In Hope | [
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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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