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In Great Plains, Pining for Summer in Brutal Cold | [
"The brutal winter weather in the Great Plains has caused a lot of misery for many people. Commentator Laura Lorson says that there is an upside to it all: While the current frigid temperatures in the region can make everyone miserable, they can also make the blisteringly hot summers seem appealing."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Eight Killed In Latest Insurgent Attack In Iraq | [
"Iraqi insurgents killed eight members of a government-backed militia near Baghdad on Thursday, a day after a wave of attacks killed at least 60 people and wounded hundreds just as the U.S. is drawing down its military presence. Diyala police spokesman Maj. Ghalib al-Karkhi said members of the Sunni militia group, ... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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A Bio of Elvis, from Writer Bobbie Ann Mason | [
"NPR's Bob Edwards talks with writer Bobbie Ann Mason about her new biography of Elvis Presley, part of the Penguin Lives series. Mason says she started out thinking other people might have better handled the fame Elvis faced. But she finished the project realizing nobody could've handled it any better."
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"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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Not Just a Car, But a Friend | [
"Americans love their cars, and a new poll shows just how personal that love affair can be. Almost 40 percent said their car has a personality; 30 percent said it has a gender, and 20 percent said it has a nickname."
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"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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Marin Alsop Conducts The | [
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Radio Replay: Yum and Yuck | [
"Paul Rozin has been studying the psychology and culture of food for more than 40 years. And he's come to appreciate that food fills many of our needs, but hunger is just one. \"Food is not just nutrition that goes in your mouth or even pleasant sensations that go with it,\" he says. \"It connects to your whole l... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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In 'Ghostways,' A Trip To Two Well-Traveled Places Reminds Of Things That Are Lost | [
"This year, we got nature-starved. Pandemic response guidelines tried to keep people close to home. Despite that (likely because of it), national parks reported booming attendance by those so desperate for the wilds they would risk a plague. I've been reading as much nature writing as I can, but it's a hard year fo... | [
"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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Dave McKenna On Piano Jazz | [
"Dave McKenna, who started at age 15 in the late 1940s and early '50s with Charlie Ventura and Woody Herman, once said of himself, \"I play saloon piano. \"I'm a player of tunes first and add my interpretations second.\" Guest host a Waldorf Astoria fixture Daryl Sherman calls him \"a world class piano stylist of t... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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A Late-Blooming Love Letter To NBC's 'Friday Night Lights' | [
"Dear Friday Night Lights, What a cliché it is to begin by telling you that this is a terribly difficult letter to write. Why? In this case because I must begin with a confession that may change our relationship forever."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Gilmore Keyboard Fest | [
"Every two years, the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival welcomes some of the world's A-list keyboard artists to Kalamazoo, Mich., for two weeks of concerts and masterclasses. Performance Today was there to capture some of those concerts, and to host of performance of its own. Pianist Angela Hewitt joins Fre... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Sketches of World War II Soldiers on Display | [
"Rare sketches of wounded World War II allied soldiers were secretly saved, stored and moved during the war and over the years. Now Louis Kahan's portraits are on display at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Steve Lickteig reports."
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"Breaking News of the Attack on the World Trade Center."
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U.S. Workers Are Skeptical, But China Says It Will Restrain Steel Output | [
"Say you are one of the roughly 15,000 American steel workers who have been laid off — or received notice of coming layoffs — in the past year. You and your boss would cheer any reduction in China's massive steelmaking capacity. Chinese steel has been flooding global markets and hurting profits for U.S. companies. ... | [
"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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The Hidden Brain Podcast: A Behind the Scenes Preview | [
"The Hidden Brain project helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling — and a lot of fun! — the project reveals the patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the imperceptible forces that influence our relationships."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Bailout Vote May Splinter Greece's Recently Empowered Anti-Austerity Party | [
"In Athens, deputies from Greece's ruling Syriza party will start parliamentary debate today on the latest bailout agreement - with some forecasting that the party will split over the issue."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Flickers Of Progress' Prompt Plan For Clinton To Visit Myanmar. -- Robert Wagner Supports New Look Into Natalie Wood's Death. -- Tea Party And Occupy Members Find Common Ground In Memphis. -- Syracuse Assistant Coach Put On Leave After New Accusation. -- New Tests Suppor... | npr | {
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Photos: Christmas In Chicago, Circa 1920 | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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The University Of Farmington Isn't Real. It's A Complex Federal Sting Operation | [
"The University of Farmington was a fake school set up by U.S. Homeland Security. <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education</em>'s Karin Fischer tells NPR's Scott Simon why agents set up the sting operation."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Joni Mitchell, 'California (Blue Demos Session)' | [
"One of the most common praises for Joni Mitchell's Blue is its raw, emotional songwriting and production. Mitchell's Blue 50 (Demos and Outtakes) doubles down on this quality, most notably in the demo version of \"California.\" Equipped only with her inviting voice and a twangy dulcimer (sans James Taylor), Mitche... | [
"2: Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN. He has a new release, \"Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992\" (Bar/None)."
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Online News Consumption Outstrips Daily Papers | [
"According to the Pew Research Center, more people said they consumed their news online than from newspapers in the previous year. New hires at online-only news agencies nearly offset the number of jobs lost at traditional news outlets. And median audience at all three cable news channels declined."
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"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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Obama Letter Could Sell For $10,000 At Auction | [
"A couple years ago, \"Tim\" heard about the bonuses AIG executives received after being bailed out with government money. In a fit of anger, he faxed a note to the White House titled \"To anyone with common sense.\" To his surprise, he received a handwritten letter from the president. That letter is up for auctio... | [
"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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Guidance: Keep Adding 'According To' Or Other Attribution To al-Baghdadi Reports | [
"Our coverage since President Trump announced that ISIS leaded Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead has been strong, compelling, fast and informative. Many thanks. We've done well so far to attribute what is being said about what happened to the main source of that information – President Trump. We need to keep doing that.... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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NPR's New Chief Faces Tough Choices On Funding | [
"On Sunday, former NPR CEO Vivian Schiller tweeted a strong endorsement for the choice of Gary Knell to replace her. In the same 140 characters, however, Schiller characterized continued federal funding of public radio as \"untenable.\" Schiller has told associates the subsidy allows lawmakers to use NPR unfairly a... | [
"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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'Love' the Beatles Remix | [
"The Beatles' original producer George Martin worked on a Fab Four soundtrack to a Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show, which remixed and combined various Beatle songs. Now, Martin and his son Giles have released a modified soundtrack of that production, an album called <em>Love</em>."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Labor Secretary Calls Workers' Comp Opt-Out Plans A 'Pathway To Poverty' | [
"U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says his agency will use its \"bully pulpit\" to strike at what he calls \"a disturbing trend\" that leaves workers without medical care and wage replacement payments when they are injured on the job. In an interview with NPR, Perez also confirms a Labor Department i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Racist Videos Continue To Rock University Of Oklahoma | [
"Another racist video has surfaced at the University of Oklahoma, this time showing the 78-year-old “house mother” of the now-banned-from-campus Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity using a racial slur in 2013. (See the video here, but be warned it contains graphic language.) Members of the University o... | [
"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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Fed Signals Rate Hikes May Be Over For 2019 | [
"Updated at 4:16 p.m. ET The Federal Reserve is signaling that it may be done hiking interest rates this year, amid signs of economic slowing. The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee on Wednesday left its target rate unchanged at 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. More than half the committee's members signaled they ... | [
"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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New York, Georgia Courts Disallow Gay Marriage | [
"Appeals courts in Georgia and New York both rule that their states do not allow same-sex marriage. Jeanne Vitale and her partner are one of the couples who had filed suit to compel New York to issue them a marriage license. Vitale talks with Madeline Brand about the decision."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Obama Could Send National Guard To Monitor Border | [
"President Obama could deploy National Guard troops to the U.S. Mexico border. In a recent talk with reporters, the president expressed concern about escalating drug violence in Mexico, and its potential to spill across the border. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, who chairs the House subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Glo... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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On The Money with Chris DiSimio from 91.7 WVXU | [
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"A look back on the week's biggest local news stories from 91.7 WVXU."
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Hindu Nationalists Stir Up Controversy Over Taj Mahal | [
"India's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, is at the center of a bitter controversy stirred up by Hindu nationalists who say the Muslim emperor who built India's iconic monument was a \"traitor.\""
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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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Celebrating Caravaggio: First Of The Bad-Boy Artists | [
"This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the Italian artist Caravaggio, believed by many art lovers to be the greatest painter of all time. Rome, the city where he was both hailed and rejected, is hosting a major exhibition of masterpieces from all over the world showcasing the first of the bad-boy ar... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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McCain: Sanctions Are Not Enough Against Putin | [
"Some lawmakers are saying that the annexation of Crimea could fundamentally change how the U.S. relates to Russia. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. John McCain."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Donald Trump's Problems Are Much Deeper Than A Campaign Manager | [
"Things are not going well for Donald Trump. On Monday, he fired his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. Lewandowski ran the campaign on a shoestring budget and a strategy that was largely built off and fueled by the candidate's say-whatever personality and brand. That worked great in a primary — not so much in a ... | [
"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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A Recipe For Confusion As NPR Turns To A Sponsor For Thanksgiving Help | [
"Thanksgiving cooking pieces roll out on the radio as reliably as the turkey centerpiece itself. Producers need holiday-themed content, and listener-cooks (like me) need new ideas. Cliché? Maybe, but it can be a win-win when done right. But that's the caveat: just as with the Thanksgiving bird, success is all in th... | [
"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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GOP's Mack Still Struggling Against Fla. Incumbent | [
"Florida Republican Rep. Connie Mack IV easily won his party's nomination to take on Sen. Bill Nelson, considered vulnerable and the only Democrat holding a statewide office in the state. The son of respected former senator Connie Mack III, Mack's name is well known, but he's not caught fire with Republicans and In... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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Smooth Sounds From The Twin Cities | [
"As he does every Monday, NPR Music writer and editor Stephen Thompson is here to freshen our playlists and recommend a new song for us. This week, Thompson bring us a band from the Twin Cities called Poliça. Thompson describes Poliça’s sound as “very cool, sleek, kinda slinky music.” He singles o... | [
"Stories: 1) Uma Thurman: Before 'Her Eyes,' A Varied Life 2) Boogie-Woogie and Blues: Small Can Be Sweet"
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Collins Values Approachable Poetry, Not Pretension | [
"Billy Collins, former U.S. poet laureate, thinks too many poets show off — writing obscure verses that turn many readers off. In his latest collection, Horoscopes For The Dead, he strives to write poetry that all readers can appreciate. \"The last thing I want to do/ Is risk losing your confidence/ By appearing t... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Tesla Turns Power Back On At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico | [
"Tesla has used its solar panels and batteries to restore reliable electricity at San Juan's Hospital del Niño (Children's Hospital), in what company founder Elon Musk calls \"the first of many solar+battery Tesla projects going live in Puerto Rico.\" The project came about after Puerto Rico was hit by two devastat... | [
"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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The Song Remains The Same: Primary Care Shortages Ahead | [
"For decades, just about everybody who has looked at the supply of primary care doctors in this country has warned of trouble ahead. But despite the urgency of report after report, including another recent one from the the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, the primary care physician workforce of the future looks like it ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Stem-Cell Research Funding | [
"It was almost exactly a year ago that Chief Judge Royce Lamberth for the U.S. District Court in Washington shocked scientists by temporarily shutting down funding for embryonic stem-cell research. Now, however, after the case was returned to him, Lamberth has reversed himself, and officially dismissed the case fil... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Tiger, Phil Top PGA Leaderboard at Doral | [
"The PGA season is taking shape. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are dueling at the Ford Championship at Miami's Doral Country Club. <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em> sports columnist Ron Rapoport and Susan Stamberg talk golf."
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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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U.S. Man Funds Anti-Poaching Force in Africa | [
"A Wyoming-based conservationist funds a mercenary force to combat Sudanese wildlife poachers in the Central African Republic. The mercenaries have permission to shoot poachers on sight. NPR's Bob Edwards reports."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Golf Titans Compete At The Masters | [
"NPR's Tom Goldman is at Augusta National giving NPR's Scott Simon the latest on the Masters."
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Lindsay Fuller: A Raw, Powerful New Voice | [
"Looking at Lindsay Fuller, you'd never guess that the mild-mannered singer-songwriter can harness harrowing depths and howling pain. But when Fuller opens her mouth to sing, every head in the room turns in her direction. Championed by the likes of Amy Ray and Dave Matthews, Fuller quickly established herself as on... | [
"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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A Denver Teacher Explains Why She's Striking | [
"Denver’s public school teachers are striking Monday. They’re asking for changes to the way their pay is calculated. But many schools will still be in session with substitute teachers. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Hayley Breden (@HayleyVatch), a teacher at South High School in Denver."
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Tense Lebanon Prepares for Gemayel's Funeral | [
"Lebanese Christians converge on the mountain town of Bikfaya ahead of Thursday's funeral for Pierre Gemayel, a cabinet minister assassinated in Beirut Tuesday."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Pulling The Curtain Back On NPR's Election Coverage | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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On This Day In 1976: President Ford Makes 'Soviet Domination' Debate Gaffe | [
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"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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Five New Classical Videos You Need To See To Believe | [
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"It's an exciting week for new music. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR's Rodney Carmichael, Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson and Tom Huizenga, along with WBGO's Nate Chinen about the best releases for June 29. This includes Drake's highly-anticipated double album, Scorpion, Florence and the Machine's te... | npr | {
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Responding to Your Letters | [
"Farai Chideya and editor and producer Christopher Johnson read from listeners' e-mails. Today, they respond to letters about our ongoing Jena Six coverage and a note of praise for the show."
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"In the aftermath of catastrophic events such as a mass shooting or natural disaster, politicians often offer up their thoughts and prayers to victims. Critics then hit back, condemning the phrase as meaningless — with no real value or impact. Now a new study from economists finds that prayers might have an actual ... | npr | {
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Surveying The Mobile Landscape, Post Patent Battle | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Romney Campaign Finally Releases His Tax Returns | [
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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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A Church Divided Over Gay Clergy: Report | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Commentary: Halloween Conformity in the Classroom | [
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When It Comes To Prom Dresses, Teen Blogger Knows What's In Style | [
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"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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The Thistle & Shamrock: Swannanoa Memories, Part 2 | [
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Kenyan Expats 'Heartbroken' by Violence, Strife | [
"Kenyan-born Wanjiru Kamau has deep roots in her country's political system. She gives her view of why parts of Kenya are rocked by violence and what can be done about it. Kamau is founder and executive director of The African Immigrants and Refugees Foundation."
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Michael Pollan: If You Can't Say It, Don't Eat It | [
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"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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Evaluating The Qualifications Of Neil Gorsuch | [
"President Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale Law Professor Stephen Carter about his reputation and qualifications."
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Trailer: Hidden Brain 2.0 | [
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Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region | [
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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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Trump Administration Proposes Regulations To Put Migrant Children In Detention Indefinitely | [
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Juan Gabriel's 'Amor Eterno' Takes On New Meaning After El Paso Shooting | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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The SEC Takes A Closer Look At Magnetar | [
"As part of its investigation into collateralized-debt obligations, the SEC is \"focusing\" on deals \"involving hedge fund Magnetar Capital,\" the WSJ reports. Magnetar's involvement in the CDO market was the subject of a collaboration between Planet Money, ProPublica and This American Life earlier this year. Acco... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Year in Review: Homosexuality in the Headlines | [
"Commentator John McCann shares his ideas on the way American society handled the topic of gay marriage in 2006. John McCann is a columnist for <em>The Herald-Sun</em> in Durham, N.C."
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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From London To The Welsh Coast, Sharp Disagreements On 'Brexit' | [
"Tony Thompson hopes the United Kingdom votes on Thursday to leave the European Union. Standing in a green smock behind his meat counter in the town of Romford, a short train ride from central London, the 58-year-old butcher explains why in four words. \"Got to stop immigration,\" says Thompson. \"It's only an isla... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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KCRW Presents: Beachwood Sparks | [
"The L.A. band Beachwood Sparks took a decade-long hiatus before releasing a fantastic new album, Tarnished Gold, earlier this year. A standout on a set of easygoing alt-country, the title track is sure to appeal to fans of The Grateful Dead and especially cosmic-country hero Gram Parsons."
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Egyptian Protesters Display Newfound Unity | [
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2000 Summer Olympics | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports from Sydney, Australia, where preparations for next year's Summer Olympic Games are proceeding smoothly, nine months before the competition begins. Construction of the 118,000 seat stadium, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other facilities is nearly finished. There has been relatively l... | [
"Tape and Copy on the 100th anniversary of Merrian/Webster's Collegiate dictionary."
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Boston Red Sox Fan Reports A Racial Slur, And A Lifetime Ban Results | [
"At the same baseball game that saw Boston Red Sox fans make amends with a player targeted by racial slurs at Fenway Park, one fan reportedly used a slur to comment on a singer — and that fan has now been banned from the stadium. \"Yes, it was a racial comment,\" Red Sox club President Sam Kennedy said, according t... | [
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Congress Will Eventually Vote On Force Against Islamist Militants | [
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Picture Of The Day: Nadal And Federer Play Tennis On Water | [
"Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played an exhibition match in the west bay of Doha Sunday as a part of the 2011 ATP Doha Open. This isn't the first time craziness like this has happened in tennis. Federer and Andre Agassi played in a \"sky court\" in the United Arab Emirates back in 2005."
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Actress Lisa Kudrow Plays Not My Job | [
"Kudrow is best known for her role as Phoebe on Friends — the show that inspired thousands to move to New York City, where enormous apartments are ubiquitous! And cheap! We've invited Kudrow to play a game called \"I so won't be there for you!\" Three questions about enemies, PETER SAGAL, Host: And now, the game w... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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Russian Official Encourages 'Food Patriotism' | [
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'Unitaskers' And Other Foodie Gifts We Don't Need | [
"Call us Grinchy, but as Christmas rushes towards us, we at The Salt have been overwhelmed with foodie gift ideas that frankly give us pause. So if you're confronting a long Christmas list that will have to be dealt with at the last minute, we have some advice. Resist the food baubles and frippery that await you on... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Op-Ed: Supreme Court Justices Should Be Elected | [
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CIA Cable Bears Dire Predictions for Iraq | [
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Romney Sets Last-Minute Election Day Appearances | [
"Mitt Romney wrapped up his last full day of campaigning Monday night at the New Hampshire farm where he opened his run for president in 2011. About 12,000 supporters showed up to back the GOP presidential candidate. On Tuesday, Romney will make stops in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, Ohio."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election | [
"France vows to rebuild the fire-ravaged cathedral. The Trump administration again moves to discourage migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. Indonesians vote to elect a new president."
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Ronan Farrow Lauds #MeToo After Verdict: 'There Are Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere' | [
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"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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Cholera, Quake Recovery Impede Haiti's Elections | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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Stunning New Podcast Investigates 'The Line' Separating Combat From War Crimes | [
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Frustrations With Wye | [
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Mourning Thousand Oaks Community Now Threatened By Wildfires | [
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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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Graphic Memoirist Grapples With Family Addiction In 'Hey, Kiddo' | [
"Jarrett J. Krosoczka's National Book Award-nominated graphic memoir 'Hey, Kiddo' is about growing up with a mother addicted to heroin. Krosoczka initially didn't want to write about his childhood because he felt it was too dark. \"It took it took a long time for me to gain that courage to make this book,\" he say... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Seattle Announces Dramatic New Guidelines To Halt Coronavirus Spread | [
"Seattle and King County, Wash. have announced new recommendations to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. There have been 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the area."
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Obama's Gifts To Brown Irk British Media | [
"President Barack Obama's gift of a set of DVDs to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown appalled the British media, furious about the lack of traditional protocol afforded to Brown while he was in Washington. Iain Martin, a columnist and blogger for the Daily Telegraph, wrote that he found Obama to be rudeness pers... | [
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Breaking News Update: President Trump Addresses Nation After Mass Shootings | [
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Paperback Fiction Bestsellers For June 24 | [
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Gallery: Kids Share a Haunting View of Kenya | [
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The Baltimore Consort Makes | [
"The Baltimore Consort makes a British trip of its own on a new CD, called \"A Trip to Killburn.\" We'll hear the group play a couple of 17th-century favorites: \"Newcastle,\" and \"The Mulberry Garden.\" (Dorian DOR-90238)"
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U.S. Men's 400m Relay Team Claims Silver, As Bahamas Win Gold | [
"The Bahamas men's team has won the 4x400m relay, edging past a surprisingly quick U.S. team to take the gold medal. It was the first gold medal for any male athlete from the Bahamas. The quartet ran a time of 2:56.72, setting a national record. The U.S. set a season best of 2:57.05 to take silver. Trinidad and Tob... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'The Tyranny Of Dead Ideas' | [
"INTRODUCTION TRAPPED Three facts are now poised to shape our economic life for a generation. First, thanks to global competition and rapid technological change, America's economy is about to face its most severe test in nearly a century. Second, our political and business leaders are doing next to nothing to prepa... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Portugal's Finance Minister Says Country Needs EU Bailout | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Yellow Ostrich: A Gem In The Demo Pile | [
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"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Ahmet Ertegun, Atlantic Records Legend, Dies | [
"Ahmet Ertegun, the pioneering founder of Atlantic Records died in New York. The 83-year-old native of Turkey had a music career that spanned four decades and crossed several genres. The roster of artists who worked with Ertegun at Atlantic Records ranged from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to Led ... | [
"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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Microsoft Pays Premium for Online Ad Firm | [
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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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North Mississippi Allstars in Concert | [
"For more than a decade, the members of North Mississippi Allstars have crafted a style they call \"world boogie\" — a unique and energetic blend of classic Mississippi country-blues, modern rock and even hip-hop. The band performed a concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on Mar. 23. Led by brothers... | [
"At the end of a long day of music, Josh Jackson and I met up at the hub of Frenchmen Street in New Orleans to talk about what we saw. As you hear from the brass band on the corner, the music continued around the clock: we taped at 2:30 a.m. Click here to download our recap, or stream it below. In case you missed i... | npr | {
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Tom Perrotta Returns to the Short Story | [
"2013 has been a pretty big year for author Tom Perrotta: his novel “The Leftovers” has been picked up by HBO as a T.V. series, and he published “Nine Inches,” his first short story collection in nineteen years. As Perrotts tells Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti, his characters’ growth ... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Democratic Candidates & Abortion | [
"NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson reports Democratic presidential hopefuls blasted the Bush administration on its abortion rights record at an event in Washington, D.C., last night. Abortion may be a crucial campaign issue in 2004, because President Bush may have the chance to appoint Supreme Court... | [
"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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Women of India Seeing Social Gains | [
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