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Gospel singer CISSY HOUSTON has released her biography titled"Cissy Houston, How Sweet The Sou... | [
"<A HREF=\"http://whyy.org/cgi-bin/bookdisplay.cgi?1343\"><IMG SRC=\"http://whyy.org/logos/BOOK.GIF\" border=0 ALIGN=RIGHT></A>Gospel singer CISSY HOUSTON has released her biography titled\"Cissy Houston, How Sweet The Sound: My Life with God andGospel.\" (Doubleday) Cissy Houston won the 1997 Grammy Awardfor Best ... | [
"A tribute to the soul icon, dead at 73. James Brown sings \"Please Come Home for Christmas.\""
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Geithner: 'Hundreds Of Thousands' Of Jobs Under Plan | [
"Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Friday defended President Obama's new jobs plan. In a Morning Edition interview, Geithner said that if passed, the plan unveiled Thursday night \"would have a substantial, powerful effect on strengthening the economy.\" He said that tax cuts aimed at small businesses who hire new... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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Report: Parks Shutdown Saps $750 Million In Visitor Spending | [
"An estimated 7 million people have been shut out at 12 of the busiest and biggest U.S. national parks, costing parks and nearby communities about $76 million in lost visitor spending for each day the partial government shutdown drags on. That's according to a report just out from the Coalition of National Park Ser... | [
"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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To Get Kids Exercising, Schools Are Becoming Creative | [
"Avery Stackhouse, age 7, of Lafayette, Calif., says he wishes he had more time for phys ed. \"We just have it one day a week β on Monday.\" There's always lunch and recess, he says. \"We play a couple of games, like football and soccer,\" he tells Shots. But at Happy Valley Elementary, where he goes to school, rec... | [
"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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Kids' Books with Lessons for Life | [
"One of the toughest tasks for any parent is helping their children cope with a painful situation. Whether it's rejection, bullying or a thorny teenage breakup, finding just the right words to soothe a troubled child is very difficult. In those moments, adults often lament that parenting doesn't come with some sort... | [
"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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Howard Dean and the Battle for Black Voters | [
"This weekend, the Democratic National Committee hosts its 2006 African American Leadership Summit. NPR's Tony Cox talks with DNC Chairman Howard Dean about why black voters should help Democrats take back Congress this fall."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Sandra Bland Arrest Video Raises Questions About Traffic Stop Rights | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Seth Stoughton, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, about what rights you have when pulled over for a traffic violation."
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"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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Jupiter's Dot And Mine. Why Life Is Unfair | [
"When I was 9, my dad drew this picture of me. You will notice something on my left cheek β a little brown spot. That's a mole. The doctor called it \"a birthmark.\" My mom called it \"a beauty mark.\" I was born with it. Having grown up before supermodel Cindy Crawford became famous, I was not familiar with the al... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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How 'Fire And Fury' Could Change The Politics Of The Trump Administration | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with David Brooks of <em>The New York Times,</em> and E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution about whether Michael Wolff's book, <em>Fire and Fury</em> will really change the politics of the Trump presidency."
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"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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The Return of the Queen | [
"One of the toughest things about Christmas? Putting up with your family. Writer Michele Carlo tells us about watching movies with her mother in her story, \"The Return of the Queen.\""
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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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Transcript: Romney Names Ryan As Running Mate | [
"GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's remarks announcing his selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate, as released by the Romney campaign: Ladies and gentlemen: It's great to be back in Virginia and here in Norfolk. Your city's beauty is only matched by its proud heritage as a defender of freed... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'Death Message' | [
"He could tell they were coppers the second he clapped eyes on them, but it was something in how they stood, in that formal awkwardness and the way their features set themselves into an overtight expression of concern, that drilled a hole straight through to his guts; that sucked the breath from him as he dropped i... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Health Care Initiative a Learning Moment for Clinton | [
"Hillary Clinton points to a lifetime of experience β as an advocate, first lady and senator β as the basis of her bid for the presidency. But Sally Bedell Smith, who's written a new book about the Clintons called For Love of Politics, says it is Clinton's White House years that are most illuminating. \"There's n... | [
"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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Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh Issues 1st Opinion Amid Ginsberg Absence | [
"The Supreme Court’s newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh, issued his first opinion in a unanimous case concerning the Federal Arbitration Act. The ruling comes as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is still off the bench, recovering from cancer surgery. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with NPR legal affairs corre... | [
"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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Denzel Washington Remembers 'Malcom X' And 'The Wizard Of Oz' | [
"In highlights from a 2008 interview, the Oscar-winner talks with Terry Gross about reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X, which he calls \"one of the greatest books I've ever read,\" and his love for the songs from The Wizard of Oz. He even sings a bar or two of \"Follow the Yellow Brick Road.\""
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"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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NYSE - Night Trading | [
"NPR's Jim Zarroli reports the New York Stock Exchange has decided to delay a plan to extend its trading hours until at least next year. The Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Grasso, said the exchange must first deal with Year 2000 and decimalization issues. Decimalization refers to the exchange's mo... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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IOC Scrutinizes Vancouver Olympics Bidding Deal | [
"Four days after dismissing questions about another possible Olympic bidding scandal, the International Olympic Committee says it is seeking further details. As NPR reported last week, a new book about last year's Vancouver Winter Olympics disclosed an alleged deal that promised Russia's three IOC votes to Van... | [
"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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Piece From 'The Atlantic' Tries To Explain Logic Of Assad's Brutality In Syria | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Thanassis Cambanis about his article<em>. </em>He explores why Assad would order a chemical attack after President Trump said he wants to pull U.S. troops out of Syria."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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CANCELLED: Carnegie Hall Live: Opening Night Gala With The Philadelphia Orchestra | [
"Due to a strike by Carnegie Hall's stagehands, represented by IATSE/Local One (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), tonight's performance has been cancelled. PROGRAM: Tchaikovsky: Slavonic March, Op. 31 Saint-SaΓ«ns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 Ravel: Tzigane Saint-SaΓ«ns: Baccha... | [
"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Just Thinking You're Slacking On Exercise Could Boost Risk Of Death | [
"In a fitness-crazed land of spin classes and CrossFit gyms, Octavia Zahrt found it can be tough to feel as though you're doing enough. \"When I was in school in London, I felt really good about my activity. Then I moved to Stanford, and everyone around me seems to be so active and going to the gym every day,\" she... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Corporate Reparations for Slavery | [
"<br />Guests: <br /> <br /> <STRONG>Robert Sedler</STRONG><br /> * Constitutional Law Professor, Wayne State, Detroit, MI<br /><br /> <STRONG>Ed Fagan</STRONG><br /> * Lawyer (helped to settle a series of lawsuits on behalf of holocaust survivors who sued corporations who profited from the holocaust)<br /><br /> <... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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The Nation: The Chinese Come Calling | [
"What a hoot. The Chinese Communists invaded Washington on Monday demanding not that we sacrifice our freedoms but rather that we balance our budget. Creditors get to make that kind of call. And the Marxists of Beijing, who have turned out to be the world's most prudent bankers, are worried about their assets inves... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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In Egypt, Turning Back The Clock For Ramadan | [
"Most Muslims around the world begin observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, a time when they reflect on what it's like to go hungry. They fast from dawn to dusk, and break the daily fast by sharing food and charity with those less fortunate, as well as celebrating with family and friends. Ramadan celebra... | [
"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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Judy Blume: Often Banned, But Widely Beloved | [
"Judy Blume has been channeling the anxieties, dreams and secret thoughts of young readers for more than four decades. With her candid treatment of topics like bullying and puberty, she has won legions of fans around the world β but she's also drawn the ire of critics who want her frank books censored. Over the yea... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Trump's Pick For Ambassador To Israel: 'End The 2-State Narrative' | [
"President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate bankruptcy attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel. Friedman, who has no prior diplomatic experience, is an outspoken supporter of Jewish settlement on the Israeli-occupied West Bank and has questioned the need for a Palestinian state. A... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- As Attacks Continue, NATO Scales Back Joint Operations In Afghanistan. -- Romney's Wrong And Right About The '47 Percent'. -- Palestinians Have 'No Interest ... In Establishing Peace,' Romney Says. Other stories in the news: -- \"Syria Tested Chemical Weapons Systems, Witnesse... | npr | {
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Candidates Return Tainted Campaign Funds | [
"Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton and a slew of other prominent Democrats are returning campaign contributions from Norman Hsu, a man wanted in California for failing to appear for sentencing on a 1991 grand theft charge. It's not the first time a candidate has been embarrassed by a tainted contrib... | [
"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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British TV Reporter Believed Killed in Friendly Fire Incident | [
"NPR's Frank Stasio talks with Steve Anderson, controller of news for London-based ITN. Anderson talks about colleague Terry Lloyd, who was apparently caught in a barrage of friendly fire. Cameraman Daniel Demoustier survived the gunfire."
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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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Florida Library Warns Readers Not To Microwave Books | [
"A library in Florida is asking its customers not to microwave books in an attempt to sanitize them during the COVID-19 pandemic. It says books are already disinfected once returned."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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As Evacuations Wrap Up, There Are Threats Of Another Attack At Kabul Airport | [
"The deadline nears for the U.S. to finish Afghan evacuations. And, the U.S. conducted two airstrikes against suspected members of ISIS-K following Thursday's deadly attack at the Kabul airport."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Louisiana Flooding Puts A Lot Of Rep. Grave's District Under Water. -- Florida's Zika Cases Weigh On Businesses, State And Local Officials. And here are more early headlines: Obama Heads For Baton Rouge To View Flood Damage, Recovery. (CNN) Trump Drops Planned Immigrati... | npr | {
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NASA's Orion Capsule Will Fly in Seven Years | [
"NASA has announced that Lockheed Martin will build America's new space capsule, called Orion. Expected to orbit Earth by 2014, Orion is expected to reach the moon by 2020. Although the capsule design has not been deemed to be especially exciting, unlike earlier capsules, Orion will be reusable. Melissa Block talks... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Nancy Pelosi: 'We Don't Let Republicans Choose Our Leaders' | [
"Before Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to run to be leader of the soon-to-be House Democratic minority, some observers speculated that Republicans might have made her decision easier by attacking her personally. Pelosi is a partisan fighter who doesn't shy from bare-knuckles politics and rises to a cha... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Instead Of 'What,' Be Grateful For 'When' This Thanksgiving | [
"This year at Thanksgiving tables across America, folks will sit down with family and ask themselves the time-honored question: \"What am I thankful for this year?\" It's a moment that makes Thanksgiving one of the best ideas we ever came up with. But this year, I thinking of tipping that inquiry in a slightly diff... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Jim Dale: The Voice of Harry Potter | [
"We speak with Jim Dale, whose voice is well known to those who've picked up the audio version of any Harry Potter book. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth and latest installment of the series, Dale tackled 117 different characters, including Snape and Wormtail. NEAL CONAN, host: This ... | [
"Stories: 1) Kristin Scott Thomas: 'Sarah's Key' To A Dark Past 2) Donald Ray Pollock On Finding Fiction Late In Life"
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Bigger Than Ever, And More Diverse: Team USA At The 2018 Winter Olympics | [
"Team USA is bringing more athletes to Pyeongchang (242) than any nation ever has to a Winter Olympics. This year's team is also the most diverse of any U.S. winter squad, in terms of both race and gender: The 108 women on the 2018 team are the most of any U.S. team at a Winter Games. Team USA is nearly 45 percent ... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Hillary Clinton Looks To Upcoming Primaries To Solidify Campaign | [
"Hillary Clinton looks to the upcoming primaries to solidify her presidential campaign, while Bernie Sanders vows to stay in the 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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Events In Syria Put Trump's Foreign Policy Up For Grabs | [
"Updated at 3:15 p.m. ET on April 7 President Trump came into office promising big disruptive changes in the way America defined its role in the world. American foreign policy would no longer be aspirational β it would be transactional. \"What's in it for us?\" would guide the new \"America First\" approach. Human ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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How To Never Miss Another Concert | [
"I love live music. But figuring out who's coming to town and when and where isn't so easy. I could go to every club's website to compile a list of upcoming shows, but that'd be cumbersome. Newspaper listing are often incomplete, don't look ahead and certainly don't filter or highlight who's in town based on my mus... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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A Tale Of Two Counties: A Visit To A Swing State's Richest And Poorest Places | [
"The presidential election looks very different from the heights of the economy than it does from its depths. In North Carolina, rural Bertie County, the poorest in the state, and tech hub Wake County, the most prosperous, are less than two hours apart by car in this important presidential swing state. And yet they... | [
"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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Gay And Gender Non-Conforming Dance Troupe Challenges Societal Norms | [
"The Prancing Elites are a Mobile, Ala.-based, all-black, gay and gender non-conforming dance troupe. The five dancers dress in sequins and bodysuits, make-up and heels, and perform a type of dance called J-setting. Now they are the subjects of a new reality show on the Oxygen network called “The Prancing Eli... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Subway Is Closed, But New Yorkers Are Moving Again | [
"In New York City, early estimates for fixing the damage to the mass transit system are already in the billions. But New Yorkers used to zipping around the city in subways are thrilled to get even limited bus service back after the devastating storm."
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Asian American Voters Face Misinformation Campaigns | [
"NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Vox reporter Terry Nguyen about her reporting on misinformation in the Asian American community and how it impacts how they vote."
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President Bush Faces State of the Union Challenges | [
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Uncle Earl: Old-Time Strings in Concert | [
"Uncle Earl is an all-star, all-female, old-time string band, with songs ranging from high-energy fiddle tunes and dance numbers to haunting, ancient ballads. Hear Uncle Earl play a concert from WXPN and World CafΓ© Live in Philadelphia. Named in honor of the band members' mutual appreciation for Earl Scruggs and S... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Will Ferrell Skates Ahead with New Comedy | [
"Comedian and actor Will Ferrell stars in the new film Blades of Glory. He plays a former Olympic ice skater who, banned from competition with a rival (played by Jon Heder of Napoleon Dynamite fame), discovers a loophole allowing the men to skate as a pair. Ferrell became famous as a member of Saturday Night Live f... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Voters Head To The Polls In The U.K. | [
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Fate of Iraq's Draft Constitution in Doubt | [
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Trump Signs 'Seriously Flawed' Russia Sanctions Bill | [
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The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen And The Wide Divide | [
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Trade Wars And The Shutdown: Where Does The Economy Stand? | [
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On 'The Tonight Show,' A Relaxed Hillary Clinton, Finally | [
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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BPP Oscar Caption Contest: Renee Zellweger | [
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'Batman' Style: How We Can See With Sound, Too | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Greek Prime Minister Makes Emergency Return Trip | [
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Audra McDonald: Shaping 'Bess' On Broadway | [
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'Dear Son': How A Mom's Letter Inspired A Graduation Speech β From Prison | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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TV Networks Unveil Fall Seasons At 2017 Upfronts | [
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Letters: New York Fixtures, Political Slang | [
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Bonnie Pointer, Founding Member Of The Pointer Sisters, Dead At 69 | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Lorraine Gordon, Keeper of a Shrine to Jazz | [
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Anti-Eating Hormone Leptin, Ten Years Later | [
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Voting Representatives For D.C.? | [
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Excerpt: 'Angelology' | [
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"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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Frenchman Transits Northwest Passage Alone In A Rowboat | [
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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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Discumentary featuring Big Star "Number One Record" (1992) | [
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Unions Take The Lead To Recall Wis. Gov. Walker | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Leading Man's Chin: Universally Hot Or Not? | [
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Trudeau Elected Canadian Prime Minister As Liberals Sweep To Power | [
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Campaign Finance Reform | [
"NPR's Peter Overby reports from the Capitol where campaign finance reform is on the agenda. The bill is less sweeping than last year's failed version. This time, the bill would do just one thing -- ban soft money. But even that step is the subject of much debate."
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PHOTOS: In Sri Lanka's Tea Paradise, A Social Enterprise Is Brewing | [
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" β 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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'Fresh Air' Reflects: Actress Nancy Cartwright | [
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At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First | [
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Health Effects Of Transitioning In Teen Years Remain Unknown | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Power Outages Persist in Isabel's Wake | [
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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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Women's Pro Soccer Returns to America | [
"Owners representing six major U.S. women's soccer teams have signed letters of intent to become charter members of a new professional women's soccer league. Melissa Block talks with Tonya Antonucci, CEO of the Women's Soccer Initiative, Inc., and Julie Foudy, midfielder for the U.S. women's national soccer team fr... | [
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BALCO Focus of Designer Steroid Scandal | [
"The developing drug scandal in sports in this country will get a new jolt of publicity Thursday. In San Francisco, baseball superstar Barry Bonds is scheduled to tell a federal grand jury what he knows about a California laboratory alleged to be at the center of the doping scandal. Bonds is the most famous of sev... | [
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Canadian writer ALICE MUNRO | [
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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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'I Have A Dream' Speech, In Its Entirety | [
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The BuzzFeed Buzz Saw: Why Campaigns Should Fear These Four 20-Somethings | [
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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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'In A Performance, The Musicians | [
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Martin Talks To Composer | [
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The Case For 1971 As Rock's Greatest Year | [
"What do Van Morrison's \"Domino,\" the Rolling Stones' \"Brown Sugar\" and Marvin Gaye's \"What's Going On?\" have in common? All of them were recorded or became hits in 1971 β the year music journalist David Hepworth insists is the best year in rock 'n' roll history. In his new book, Never a Dull Moment, Hepworth... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Episode 527: The Amazing Shrinking Economy Might Stop Shrinking | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Get Your Drones Here: Is NPR Advertising Domestic Drone Use? | [
"Just because you don't like the subject of a story doesn't mean that the story was wrong. Salon published a scathing reaction to Brian Naylor's recent All Things Considered report on the nascent use of drones domestically. The article, written by Glenn Greenwald, called Naylor's five-minute segment a \"commercial ... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Iran Update amd Unrest in Myanmar | [
"In its first half-hour, the show discusses recent border closings to northern Iraq by Iranian authorities as well as the current U.S. visit by the Iranian President. Then, in the second half-hour, Forum looks into ongoing demonstrations in Myanmar (formerly Burma)."
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Remembering Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor | [
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Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting, And Teaching From Home | [
"Like so many other parents around the country, I was transitioning to full-time remote work last week while preparing to support my family through a crisis. That's when my 10-year-old son, Kenzo, came home with a large, Ziploc bag full of school supplies. It included an iPad with various apps to enable him to att... | [
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It's All Politics, July 22, 2010 | [
"It's Shirley Sherrod time in this week's podcast, and everybody takes a deserved hit. Plus: GOP voters don't \"refudiate\" Sarah Palin's choice for governor in Georgia, but they lose a top Senate hopeful in West Virginia and Lindsey Graham talks up Elena Kagan, while Rod Blagojevich decides to stop talking."
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Syrian Villagers Hope Their Example Will Be A Model | [
"As part of an advance by Syrian rebels, they captured a village this fall near the northern border with Turkey called Khirbat al-Joz. Syrian families who had fled to Turkish refugee camps returned to see what had happened to their homes and farms. Many found charred ruins β a village devastated by war. Now, the v... | [
"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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Events Surrounding White Nationalist Rally In Virginia Turn Fatal | [
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The Lessons Learned From Gates' Arrest | [
"Henry Louis Gates' arrest and President Obama's later remarks have led to a discussion about racial tensions and police conduct. Ralph Eubanks, author and fellow at the New America Foundation, shares what he believes is teachable about this moment. LYNN NEARY, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Lynn Neary in... | [
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Social Media Erupt On News Of Ariel Castro's Death | [
"As Americans wake up Wednesday to the news that Ariel Castro is dead, many are turning to Twitter and other social media to share their thoughts. Castro, who held three young women captive in his home for about a decade β raping and torturing them over the years, fathering a child with one and forcing another to m... | [
"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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Hospitals Go Doctor Shopping To Help Bottom Line | [
"Hospitals are buying doctor practices at an increasing rate. They say it helps the quality of medicine, but it also helps a hospital's bottom line by providing a steady stream of patient referrals. One North Carolina hospital is out to hire the best doctors in town, and those just getting out of medical school."
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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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Ohio Democrats Savor a Big Win | [
"Democrats in Ohio are smiling today, one day after their best election in decades. They knocked off a two-term Senate incumbent in Mike DeWine, in addition to capturing the governor's chair, a Republican property for the past 16 years."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Bernanke Defends Calls For Greater Fed Power | [
"Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke joined other bank regulators to testify on the administration's proposal to make the central bank the \"systemic risk regulator.\" Bernanke sees it as a \"modest reorientation of the Fed's responsibilities,\" but critics say it's rewarding the Fed for failing to do its job in the years le... | [
"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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Black Lives, Blue Lives: Political Conventions Reveal A Country Deeply Divided | [
"Editor's Note: This piece contains language that some readers may find offensive. It was a hot day in Cleveland at the height of the Republican National Convention and Stevedore Crawford Jr. was angry. He stomped through the city sweating through his white T-shirt, stopping at corners to denounce police. Right nex... | [
"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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Kodak Sues Sony over Digital Photography | [
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Mao Internet Auction | [
"Sotheby's auction house has 151 items of Chinese propaganda art for sale from the era of Mao Tse-tung. (2:00) <a href=\" http://auction.sothebys.com/specialAuctions/specialAuction/1,1093,225,00.html\" target=\"_new\">Sotheby's Web site</a>."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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CBS Journalist Bob Simon Remembered For 'Unbelievable' Career | [
"Rachel Martin talks with longtime CBS producer Harry Radliffe about Bob Simon's work and legacy. The journalist died Wednesday night in a car accident at the age of 73."
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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'Couch By Couchwest': Standouts Of SXSW's All-Digital Music Festival | [
"The 2021 SXSW Music Festival was an all-digital affair β which left <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen with lots of streaming concerts to watch. He picks standouts from the 130 shows he saw."
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"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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Telephone Service in Washington State | [
"As of this week, the 41 residents of the small town of Libby Creek in Washington State have telephone service for the first time. Until now, they've had to rely on cell phones, but the Cascades Mountains have interfered with reception."
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