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Making Sense of Sound | [
"The Bay Area science museum the Exploratorium has created a new exhibition about hearing that's neither a hearing test nor a science lecture about the anatomy of the ear. Rather, it's all about listening."
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Women Continue to Outpace Men in Graduating College | [
"The gender gap at universities and colleges around the nation is now favouring girls. Increasingly, women graduates outnumber men -- and that gap is widening. Beth Ford of member station KPBS in San Diego reports."
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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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Sen. Leahy: Senators 'Very, Very Wary' Of Syria Strike | [
"Vermont Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy says the evidence of the Syria regime’s use of chemical weapons is convincing, but the administration faces a Congress worried about military intervention. Sen. Leahy was among many in Congress who returned from vacation for yesterday’s classified intelligence b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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U.S. Extradites Noriega To France | [
"The U.S. has signed off on the extradition of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega to France, clearing the way for him to stand trial there on money laundering charges. Melissa Block talks to NPR's Greg Allen."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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<i>Sweet Dreams</i> in Yiddish | [
"David D''Arcy reports on \"Sweet Dreams\" - a new musical written in Yiddish. The show is part of an effort by the 83 year old Folksbiene Theater to revive Yiddish theater, which has relied primarily on revivals of plays in its repertory."
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We're Working Late ... It's the 'How' | [
"Lee, here... So, it's Wednesday evening and TMM, for the most part, still has a full house (a big deal, considering that we turn on the lights here at about 6:00 each morning). We just wrapped-up a \"special\" editorial meeting (which makes two for today -- our standard meeting is each morning) to brainstorm on ex... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Hearing the Hearings | [
"At 11 this morning, the Press Gallery outside room 345 in the Cannon Office building was abuzz with reporters chugging coffee and downing sandwiches, crews testing lines and surveying the room... All in anticipation of a long day of testimony from General David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker. Ab... | [
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One Official On Oakland Warehouse Fire, Next Steps In Fire Prevention | [
"This morning, at least 36 people were confirmed dead in Friday’s devastating Oakland warehouse fire, as firefighters continue combing through what’s left of the building. Oakland Fire Battalion Chief Melinda Drayton said Monday that firefighters believe they’ve found the area of the building wher... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Whistling with Peter Bjorn and John | [
"Thanks to intensive touring and a catchy bit of whistling, Peter Bjorn and John, a Swedish pop trio, have become one of the year's most popular acts. Peter Moran, the band's guitarist and singer, stopped by the Bryant Park studio to share a taste of the group's latest record, Writer's Block. Here, he plays \"Objec... | [
"SXSW Roundtable discussion featuring music by Andrew Bird, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Peter Bjorn and John, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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With 51 Touchdowns, Peyton Manning Breaks Season Record | [
"Throwing his 51st touchdown pass of the season, the Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning set a new NFL record on Sunday. Manning bested Tom Brady's record for most touchdown passes in a single NFL season. As ESPN reports, the record pass was Manning's fourth during a 37-13 win against the Houston Texans. The AP reports:... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Students Flourish in Gold Creek's One-Room School | [
"Gold Creek, Mont., has no stores, gas stations or bars, and its one church is closed. But it is rich in grazing land, and it still has a one-room school. It's a tiny community in Powell County, on the western slope of the continental divide, once famous as the first place gold was discovered in Montana 150 years a... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Top Stories: Executions In Syria; 'Flame' Malware Infects Iran | [
"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: ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Woman Beats Bambi To Death With Shovel | [
"What kind of person would beat Bambi to death? Dorothy Richardson of Euclid, Ohio is exactly that kind of person. This from the Detroit Free Press site: EUCLID, Ohio -- Resident Dorothy Richardson, 76, said she was defending herself when she beat to death a 25-pound fawn that was crouched in her flower bed, then ... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Tonight, The Virginia Symphony | [
"Tonight, the Virginia Symphony and conductor JoAnn Falletta will be giving their first-ever concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. The program will include the Symphony No. 1 by Samuel Barber, a piano concerto by Adolphus Hailstork and the \"Enigma\" Variations by Edward Elgar. From a concert they gave on Sunday ni... | [
"A special Hannukah set from the duo Good for the Jews."
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Commentary: Referee Should Be Pulled From Tournament | [
"Go ahead and engrave Koman Couilibaly's name in the pantheon of awful refereeing decisions at the World Cup finals. He called a foul to disallow Maurice Edu’s 86th minute goal – that probably would have been the game winner. And what a winner it would have been taking the U.S. back from two goals down to 3-2.... | [
"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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Kathleen Hanna On Working Through Illness And Focusing Anger | [
"In 1997, Bikini Kill, the feminist punk band that spent the 1990s challenging assumptions about women in music and the world at large, was inching toward breaking up. Unsure what would come next, frontwoman Kathleen Hanna began working on a record by herself in her apartment in Olympia, Wash., which incorporated h... | [
"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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Golden Doodle Outruns High School Runner In Logan, Utah | [
"The dog named Holly, who had caught sight of the baton being passed in a relay event, broke away from her owner, and raced down the track. The crowd went wild."
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Joe Biden On Bipartisanship, Gun Control And Regrets Over Inaction After A Tragedy | [
"Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down with NPR on the campaign trail in Iowa. Biden discussed bipartisanship, activism by gun violence survivors and regret over his inaction after a family tragedy."
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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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The State Of Care For Perinatal And Postpartum Depression | [
"Nearly one in seven people who give birth experience postpartum depression. Right now, there's only one PPD medication, called brexanolone, currently approved by the FDA. While it's known to be extremely effective, access is very limited. But a revolution in treating perinatal and postpartum depression may be unde... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Johnson & Johnson Merger Hits Snag | [
"Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is threatening to pull out of a $25.4 billion merger with the Guidant Corporation, despite having received federal approval for the deal on Wednesday."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Harriet On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
"Harriet blends Americana and electronic music to create a sound that embodies the L.A. rock scene: Its debut EP, Tell the Right Story, sounds like a chillwave re-imagination of Kings of Leon or The National. The group combines hoarse vocals, dramatic riffs and electronic flourishes on its debut — available for fre... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Pianist Rick Rowley (Row-Lee) | [
"Pianist Rick Rowley (ROW-lee) joins the Dorian Wind Quintet for a performance of the Sextet for Piano and Strings by Ludwig Thuille (LOOD-vigh TWEE-uh). From a concert last Friday at the International Festival-Institute at Round Top in Round Top, Texas. (Matthew Snyder Recordings)"
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"Seven musicians from the 1997 Musicorda Festival in Massachusetts perform \"Enanga\" (en-NAHN-gah) by William Grant Still. (Harrison Digital Audio Services)"
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Tomb Of The Unknowns | [
"Pentagon investigators have recommended to Defense Secretary William Cohen that the Vietnam era soldier in the Tomb of the Unknowns be removed and his DNA tested. The investigators have been looking into charges that the Pentagon could have identified the serviceman, but succumbed to political pressure to honor a ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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FCC Overturns 32-Year-Old 'Cross-Ownership' Ban | [
"On Tuesday the Federal Communications Commission voted to allow broadcasters in the nation's 20 largest media markets to also own newspapers. FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein talks about the controversial decision."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Regina King's Essential Performances | [
"Very few actors will ever put together a run like Regina King. Among other things, she's won four Emmys in the last 10 years - all for different roles. She won an Oscar for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk, and this year, she might win an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut, One Night In Miami. As awa... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Deal Reached On Massive Stimulus Package | [
"The White House and congressional negotiators have lowered the price tag of President Obama's economic stimulus plan, reaching a compromise that could put the bill up for a vote by the end of the week. NPR congressional correspondent Andrea Seabrook joins Tony Cox with an update from the Capitol. Plus, author and ... | [
"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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Jobs Report A Wash; Obama Opts For Half-Full Spin | [
"The latest jobs report had good news and bad news. Private job growth was up, but the economy still lost another 54,000 jobs overall last month. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi about the unemployment numbers released Friday, the White House's reaction and the president's upcoming tr... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Making A Mark: Ancient Tonga Tattoo Tools May Illustrate Birth Of Polynesian Body Art | [
"Tattooing goes back millennia and spans cultures, as evidenced by mummified remains, yet many details of the body modification's origins have been shrouded in mystery. Now an ancient bone tattoo kit from the Pacific island nation of Tonga is providing researchers with more than an inkling into the rich history of ... | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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The World Welcomes A Post-Mubarak Egypt | [
"Leaders around the world are offering words of support to the Egyptian people and a sense of the challenges ahead. Host Scott Simon reports on the reaction of world leaders to the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak."
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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What Will 2006 Hold for World Politics? | [
"Professor Clarence Lusane discusses global issues that are likely to be of great interest to black Americans in the coming year. Lusane is an associate professor of political science at American University."
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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 Englishman's Daughter' | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with author Ben MacIntyre about his new book, <EM>The Englishman's Daughter</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) In 'Willing,' Pursuits of the Flesh for a Flagging Spirit 2) 'English Patient' Director Anthony Minghella"
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Top Stories: Obama To Visit Cuba; Turkey Arrests Several For Bombing | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey Arrests 14 Over Ankara Bombing; Leaders Blame Kurdish Groups. -- Obama To Visit Cuba Next Month. -- Nike Ends Manny Pacquiao's Contract Over Remarks About Gays. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet Civil Rights Activists At White House. (CNN) Report: ... | [
"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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Iowa Caucuses Loom As Many Candidates Remain At Impeachment Trial | [
"The Iowa caucuses are just a few days away, and most of the Democratic candidates for president are stuck in Washington for the impeachment trial of President Trump. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson gets the latest from Iowa with Clay Masters (@Clay_Masters), Iowa Public Radio’s lead political reporter. This... | [
"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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Eyeing Jewish Vote In U.S., Romney Goes To Israel | [
"Mitt Romney flies to Israel this weekend on the second leg of his overseas tour. He'll meet with top Israeli officials as well as the Palestinian prime minister. Romney's supporters in Israel say the Republican presidential candidate is using the trip to court the Jewish vote, which went overwhelmingly for Barack ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- His Immigration Views Were Shaped by Time Abroad, Sen. Tim Kaine Says. -- Trump Still Won't Say He Believes Obama Born In U.S. Despite Campaign Claim He Does. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Talk Trade With TPP Supporters, Including Kasich. (CNN) Vigil For ... | npr | {
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Arizona Mountain Town Devastated By Wildfire | [
"Reporter Julia Barton tells us that the community of Summerhaven, Ariz., was largely destroyed by last month's Aspen Fire in the mountains north of Tucson. On Thursday, residents of the tiny mountain town were allowed back for the first time in four weeks."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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U.S. States Case Against Iraq | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell provides detailed evidence against Saddam Hussein to the U.N. Security Council and lists ways America says Iraq is continuing to develop weapons and help terrorists. Iraq's U.N. ambassador responds. Hear reports from NPR's Vicky O'Hara and NPR's Michele Kelemen."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Citizens Recall Reagan Years | [
"We hear from three people who were influenced by Ronald Reagan: Deena Bass in Washington D.C., Maureen Taylor from Detroit, and Ana Hebra Flaster from Lexington, Mass."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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A Rage For The Ages: The Unforgettable 'Pine Tar Game' | [
"A game-winning home run becomes a game loser — and 25 days later, it's turned back into the game-winner. That alone would warrant an entry in baseball's history books. But cast it with David and Goliath, include a temper tantrum of epic proportion, and hinge it all on an obscure old rule — and you've got the infam... | [
"Stories: 1) Bobby Fischer: A Chess Champ 'Against The World' 2) From The 'Vinyl Deeps,' Ellen Willis Wrote About Rock"
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GOP Freshmen Get Oriented And Warned | [
"House freshmen are in Washington this week getting an early dose of what life will be like, at least for the next two years. As NPR's Andrea Seabrook reported on Morning Edition Tuesday, there's a lot of complicated new information they must take in, and that's even before they get presented with their first monst... | [
"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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Vigils Honor The Homeless Who Died As They Lived: On The Streets | [
"Wednesday is the longest night of the year, and in many U.S. cities it will also be one of the coldest. Even so, more than a half-million Americans will be sleeping outside or in homeless shelters. This week, activists are holding vigils around the country to remember the thousands of homeless people who died this... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Flock Of Dimes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Flock of Dimes may be a \"solo\" project for W... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Supreme Court to Scrutinize Indiana Voter ID Law | [
"The Supreme Court is poised to hear Indiana's Voter ID Law, requiring voters to present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. Critics claim that having to show an ID to vote makes it difficult for the poor, elderly and minority voters who, for the most part, vote Democrat. Defending ... | [
"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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Tom Rush's Rite Of Passage Song | [
"This is the season of high school and college graduations, a time when many young people are planning to leave home. The bittersweet mood of that time is captured in “Child’s Song,” which Canadian singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan wrote and folk and blues singer Tom Rush made famous. It’s... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Military Tries New Methods for Treating Wounded | [
"NPR's Joanne Silberner reports the latest developments in treating trauma and battlefield injuries. A substance called Quick Clot, a mineral called zeolite, absorbs water from bleeds and concentrates the blood's own clotting substances."
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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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Popocatepetl Volcano | [
"NPR's Phillip Davis visits the world's most active volcano,Popocatepetl in Mexico, with a team of scientists, who are trying to improve their ability to predict volcanic eruptions by using satellite technology."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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What A Government Shutdown Looks Like Online | [
"The government shut down today. This means that, along with many other important things, lots of government websites are down. The economic sources we at Planet Money look to every day now look like this: For more on what the shutdown means for econ nerds, see this WSJ piece trying to figure out whether the big mo... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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The Magnificent (And Maddening) Story Of Traffic | [
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Haiti Prepares State Funeral For President As Speculation Around Killing Swirls | [
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Ukraine Sets Deadline For Militias To Surrender Firearms | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Rader Skips Trial, Pleads Guilty as BTK | [
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Campaigns Make Final Push In New Hampshire | [
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Wall Street Forum To Focus On Minority Issues, Empowerment | [
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Travelers Turn To Tree.fm To Experience The Forest During The Pandemic | [
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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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Moussaoui Defense Paints Picture of Mental Instability | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Sen. Wicker: Senate Democrats Are Opposed To Regular Order | [
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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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New Mix: Music From M. Ward, Nothing, Marissa Nadler, A Chat With Mitski & More | [
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"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Bernard Kerik Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Beleaguered Boston Highway Project Sparks Probe | [
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Advanced Automotive Technologies | [
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Meet The Dogs Whose Names Are Too Long To Fit In This Headline | [
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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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Those Post-Its Are EVEN Cooler Than You Think | [
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From Pulpit To Politics: A Pastor Takes Her Work To The Wider World | [
"This is part of a series of stories about starting over, profiling people who, by choice or circumstance, reinvented or transformed themselves. Faith Whitmore was ordained as a pastor 30 years ago, drawn by a deep sense of God and spirit within her. She worked at churches throughout the Sacramento, Calif., region,... | [
"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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Medical Marijuana Plan Draws Mixed Reviews in Calif. | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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President Testifies Today | [
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Opposition Parties In Venezuela Prepare For Elections, Hoping They Will Come | [
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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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A Brutal Jobs Report | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Amanda Knox Trial A Tangle Of Cultural Tensions | [
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"Stories: 1) Pixar's Andrew Stanton, Animating From Life 2) Teens, Tech And Language: A Tired Old Tale Retold"
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Credit Crunch Could Stall Private-Equity Deals | [
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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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Unhappiest Hospital Patients Are In New York City, Chicago And Florida | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign. -- ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead Kurds In Northern Syria. -- Sen. Warren: We Need Regulators Who 'Work For The American People'. And here are more early headlines: Secret Service Unaware Armed Man Was Recent... | npr | {
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Children's Nobel Prize | [
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Are You Cut Out To Work From Home? | [
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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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'Hey, Boo': A New Documentary Explores Why Harper Lee Wrote ... And Didn't | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Have a Question About Africa? | [
"Devastating inflation in Zimbabwe. Genocide in Darfur. Class tensions in South Africa. It's not all bad news in Africa, but we realize each news story emerging from the continent leaves folks with pressing questions. What created the crisis in Darfur? How and why are parts of the continent underdeveloped? And what... | [
"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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Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect Robert Lewis Dear To Appear In Court Monday | [
"The man arrested after a deadly attack and standoff at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs Friday is Robert Lewis Dear, 57, officials confirm. Police gave an honor guard to an officer who died in the attack. Update at 3 p.m. ET: Few Details Revealed At News Event Praising the police response and saying... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: Seratones, 'Necromancer' | [
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"Every year, the SXSW Music Festival features thousands of artists from around the world. And every year, The Austin 100 winnows them down to an even hundred discoveries and highlights across genres. Each song on the list is streamable through NPR Music's gorgeous Austin 100 app until March 31, 2017. This is a rema... | npr | {
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GOP Candidates Stump On The Fourth Of July | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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How Protesters Take Down A Government | [
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Gwen Ifill Takes on the Man of Steel | [
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Secret Service Recruitment Campaign Amps Up | [
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New Orleans' Hurricane Risk, Pt. I | [
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"Stories: 1) Diagnosing U.S. Health Care — and 'Sicko,' Too 2) Chu Berry's Legacy, Explored at Length"
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Can Trump Live At Mar-A-Lago? | [
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Peter Bjorn And John On World Cafe | [
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"The Good The Bad The Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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When It Comes To Retirement, How Does The U.S. Stack Up Against Other Countries? | [
"The retirement age has been going up around the world, and in Europe it’s mainly because the population is aging while the birthrate in many countries is falling. A quarter of the population in Japan is over 65, and although the retirement age is 60, people live longer and stay healthier than people in the U... | [
"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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University Study Rates Popular Diets | [
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Biden Seeks To Rally All Sides Of Gun Debate | [
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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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Kenyan Boy Tries to Live Up to a Presidential Name | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Excerpt: August Snow | [
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Closing Arguments In The Derek Chauvin Trial Come As Minneapolis Braces For A Verdict | [
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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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'Life': A Parade Of Funny, Engaging, And Sometimes Bug-Eyed Characters | [
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"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Fed Considers Cutting Interest Rates | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Livonia, Mich.: A Great Place to Raise Kids | [
"A new census report is providing researchers across the country with new information on the nation's children and the households they live in. Among the Midwestern cities that stand out in the study is the Detroit suburb of Livonia, Mich. As Jerome Vaughn of Detroit Public Radio reports, Livonia is a place where ... | [
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Second White House Fence Jumper Had Been Arrested Before | [
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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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Myanmar Crisis Sparks Debate about Intervention | [
"Despite the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, the country's military junta has refused most offers of aid. Their resistance has led some to call for a military intervention. Harvard Professor Samantha Power and Washington Post Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt discuss the politics and ethics of inte... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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ImClone Founder Waksal Draws Prison Term | [
"ImClone founder Sam Waksal is sentenced to 87 months in prison for evading taxes and taking part in an insider-trading scheme. Waksal, who pleaded guilty to six felony counts last year, was also ordered to pay restitution of $1.26 million. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports."
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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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Senate Dems Look Short Of 60 To Advance Fin Regs | [
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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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Time's Person Of The Year: People Who Broke Silence On Sexual Abuse | [
"Time magazine’s Person of the Year is the #MeToo silence breakers. They spoke out and held powerful men accountable, from Matt Lauer to Harvey Weinstein and more. Where does the movement go? In the midst of our show, U.S. Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat of Minnesota, said he was resigning from office after allegations... | [
"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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Bad Vibrations: Investigating Sound As Terror | [
"I first heard of Steve Goodman as the head of Hyperdub, a London-based record label that has released work by avant-garde electronic artists like Burial, Joker and The Bug. But Goodman isn't your average label executive. He's a scholar, a lecturer at the University of East London and a musician who goes by th... | [
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Army Corps of Engineers Spokesperson Lt. Col. Gene Pawlik | [
"He responds to concerns about conflict of interest in awarding military contracts to private companies. Pawlik explains how the Army Corps of Engineers gave contracts to put out oil fires in Iraq to Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR), a subsidiary of Halliburton. Vice President Dick Cheney, a former Secretary of Defense... | [
"The NPR Foundation Board, listed below, enhances current and long-term financial support for NPR by securing direct support for NPR and prudently managing the assets of the Foundation, in addition to supporting nationwide recognition and celebration of the generous donors dedicated to public media. NPR's Foundatio... | npr | {
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Is It Game Over Or Halftime For Romney Opponents? | [
"The Beauty Shop ladies discuss Mitt Romney's three decisive primary wins, and Rick Santorum's vow to \"kick off the second half\" of the campaign in his home state of Pennsylvania. Host Michel Martin checks in with blogger Viviana Hurtado, reporter Mary Spicuzza, sports commentator Tandaleya Wilder, and policy ana... | [
"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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Who's a Hostage Now? | [
"Commentator Roya Hakakian remembers protesting in front of the American Embassy in Iran during the 1980 hostage crisis. She was a teenager at the time and now ponders the fate of today's Iranian youth."
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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