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Rwandan Refugees In Zaire | [
"NPR's Michael Skoler reports that as the civil war in eastern Zaire rages on, a large number of Rwandan refugees remain unable, and in some cases unwilling, to return home. Relief groups estimate there are some four hundred thousand Rwandan Hutus stuck inside Zaire, with as many as half of them missing. In one lar... | [
"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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Phoenix Police Collect DNA Samples After Patient In Vegetative State Gives Birth | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with <em>Arizona Republic </em>reporter Stephanie Innes about a Phoenix patient, who gave birth while in a vegetative state, and the following investigation."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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Leif Ove Andsnes: Pianist on the Precipice | [
"Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes has a smiling, generous air about him—even when he's been pulled into a radio studio, after dark, to get bounced back and forth between a Steinway and an inquisitive host. While I always feel like I may be torturing our performers just a bit by asking them to chat, then play, then chat aga... | [
"Martin talks with Portuguese pianist Maria Joao Pires about her new two-CD set of Schubert impromptus called \"The Magnificent Voyage.\""
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The View From An American Vet Teaching In Iraq | [
"Connecticut native Andrew Slater served three tours of duty in Iraq as a U.S. Army infantry and special forces officer. He came home. But then he went back to the country he fought in. Slater now teaches English at the American University of Iraq in Sulaimani. That’s in the Kurdish part of the country, which... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Study Finds Elephants In Zoos Live Shorter Lives | [
"A study comparing over 4,500 elephants revealed that zoo life may be harmful to elephant health. Georgia J. Mason, professor at University of Guelph in Ontario and lead researcher on the Science study, explains the findings and discusses what zoos can do to keep elephants healthy. Guests: Georgia J. Mason, profess... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Monument To His Greatness | [
"Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich apparently doesn't care what President-elect Obama, members of the United States Senate and his own state's legislatures think about proper behavior when under investigation for corruption. The Rod does what the Rod wants. Nothing makes this point better than the fact that he went... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Attack On Market In Northwest China Leaves At Least 31 Dead | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Retired Couple Bought Winning Mega Millions Ticket In Illinois | [
"The winning ticket in Illinois from last month's record $656 Mega Millions lottery has been turned in by a retired couple from the little town of Red Bud, Ill. \"Merle Butler, 65, and his wife Patricia, 62, accepted the giant check Wednesday morning,\" as Chicago's WLS-TV reports. According to the Chicago Tribune,... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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Checking In On The New Health Insurance Marketplaces | [
"This week, the online insurance marketplaces created by the new health care law launched across the country. Here & Now checks in on Washington state, where the new marketplace is called the Washington Health Plan Finder. The site acts as an application portal for Medicaid, in addition to selling competing insuran... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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The War On Cancer Turns 40 | [
"Forty years ago, President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act, beginning the War on Cancer. Harold Varmus, director of the National Cancer Institute, discusses four decades of scientific progress in preventing, detecting and treating cancer--and the mysteries that still remain."
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Ronny Jackson Faces Inappropriate Workplace Behavior Allegations | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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For Anesthesiologist, Easing Pain And Erasing Memories Is All In A Day's Work | [
"Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and treats about 1,000 children a year, including premature babies. His new memoir is called <em>Counting Backwards.</em>"
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Paying For College: More Tough Decisions | [
"Middle age is prime time for saving money. From your late 40s through early 60s, you're supposed to squirrel away cash to cope with health care costs in your old age. But for millions of Americans, middle age also is the time when children are seeking help with higher-education bills, and elderly parents may be ne... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Attacks on Iraqi Kurds Kill 56 | [
"In the worst attack in Iraq since August, 56 people died Sunday and more than 200 wounded in twin suicide bombings. The near simultaneous explosions took place in the northern city of Irbil, inside the separate headquarters of Iraq's two leading Kurdish political parties. The offices were crowded with guests invit... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Fame Still Comes At A Cost For Lady Gaga And Bradley Cooper In The New 'A Star Is Born' | [
"A Star Is Born begins with Bradley Cooper, as successful country-rock singer Jackson Maine, doing his uninspired but high-octane brand of guitar work in front of a screaming audience of fans. When he's done, drunk and exhausted, he pours himself into a big black SUV, now alone with his nearly empty bottle, his flu... | [
"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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The Race in California | [
"Texas Governor George W. Bush began the final full week of the presidential campaign in the West today, trying to pry loose the biggest prize of all -- California and its trove of 54 electoral votes. Polls show the race tightening on the West Coast, where Bush has been outspending Vice President Al Gore in recent ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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'Gang of 14' Senators Consider Alito, Filibuster | [
"The nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court has revived the possibility of a judicial filibuster. The Senate's \"Gang of 14\" -- senators from both sides of the aisle who worked out a compromise over filibuster rules earlier this year -- are meeting to discuss Alito."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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The Hold Steady On Mountain Stage | [
"Indie rock road warriors The Hold Steady made a trip to Mountain Stage in 2010 for this rare acoustic performance. The band had just released Heaven is Whenever, its fifth studio album, its highest charting record to date and the first without keyboardist Franz Nicolay (who rejoined the band in 2016). \"[People wh... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Senate Republican Leaders Unveil Proposed Health Care Legislation | [
"Senate Republicans unveiled a draft of their health care bill on Thursday. Party leaders are hoping for a vote on the legislation next week."
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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 Naked Truth About The Chip Aisle | [
"Quick, which has more fat: those fancy Terra Krinkle Cut Sweet Potato chips or good old curved Pringles in a can? You might guess Pringles, but you'd be wrong. They have 9 grams, while the premium orange chips have 11 grams. And the distinction could be useful if you're on the hunt for a healthier chip. But compar... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Reagan's Lasting Mark on U.S. Politics | [
"NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the impact of Ronald Reagan's presidency on the American political landscape."
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Should D.C.'s 16th Street Bear Reagan's Name? | [
"A Republican congressman wants to change the name of Washington, D.C.'s 16th Street -- which leads to the White House -- to \"Ronald Reagan Boulevard.\" What do the folks living on 16th Street think about the idea?"
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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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U.S. Currency Decline Sparks Concerns | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Pam Woodall, economics editor of the <EM>Economist</EM>, about the impact the falling dollar is having on central banks around the world and the implications for economic well being here in the U.S."
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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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Submit It In Reduplicate | [
"Did you know Ke$ha's song \"Tik Tok\" demonstrates a linguistic oddity? And we're not talking about her spelling. \"Reduplicated\" words contain repeated syllables, but with different vowel sounds. Puzzle guru Art Chung leads contestants in a game full of reduplicated word pairs, so quit your \"chit-chat\" and lis... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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South Carolina GOP Rep. Henry Brown To Retire | [
"After a year of nonstop chatter about South Carolina Republicans -- think Mark Sanford and Joe Wilson -- here's some news about a Palmetto State Republican you may not be familiar with. Rep. Henry Brown, who was first elected in 2000 representing the eastern part of the state (Charleston/Myrtle Beach) -- succeedin... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 15, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: John Lewis, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama -- \"Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a ... | npr | {
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DJ Session: Best Music Of 2015 | [
"Travis Holcombe, DJ at KCRW, joins us to share his favorite music of the year, including “Lean On,” by Major Lazer featuring MØ and DJ Snake, and “Here” by Alessia Cara. “In the past year we’ve seen a lot of blurring of the lines between the underground and mainstream,” Ho... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Effects Of Global Warming On Display In Antarctica | [
"James McClintock, a marine biologist, talks with David Greene about how warming temperatures have had a dramatic impact on the glacier near the U.S. Palmer Station in Antarctica."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Kerry Campaign Ads Target Colorado Voters | [
"Democratic Sen. John Kerry has already spent $1 million on television ads in Colorado. The state normally votes Republican in presidential elections, but about a third of registered voters are not affiliated with a political party. In a general election many expect to be extremely close, Democrats hope to win over... | [
"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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Trump Taunts Kim: My 'Nuclear Button' Is 'Much Bigger' Than Yours | [
"Updated at 1:55 a.m. ET President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are once again publicly comparing the size of their respective nuclear arsenals, with the president tweeting that the U.S. \"nuclear button\" is \"much bigger & more powerful\" than the one controlled by Pyongyang. Trump's comment on Twitt... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum. -- Cardinal George Pell To Face Sexual Assault Charges In Australia. -- In Japan, Old Robot Dogs Get A Buddhist Send Off. And here are more early headlines: Report: Mueller's Questions For President Trump. (New Y... | npr | {
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National Review: The Anti-Establishment Republicans | [
"The Editors The race for chairman of the House Republican conference between Reps. Michele Bachmann (MN) and Jeb Hensarling (TX) has become, according to much of the media, a battle between the Tea Party and \"The Establishment.\" On Fox News Sunday last weekend, Chris Wallace questioned Eric Cantor over his suppo... | [
"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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Bush Says He Is Concerned About Slowdown | [
"President Bush on Thursday said he is concerned about the slowdown in the U.S. economy, but he maintained the country is not in a recession. \"I'm concerned about the economy because I'm concerned about working Americans,\" he said during a White House news conference. \"There's no question the economy has slowed ... | [
"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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Romney's Critiques Of Obama Like Reagan's Of Carter | [
"Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says President Obama's foreign policies have sent \"confusing messages\" to the world. The critique argues that the Obama foreign policy is not muscular enough. It's a message that echoes the presidential campaign of 1980 when Ronald Reagan challenged Jimmy Carter."
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Iraqi Authorities Crack Down On Protesters | [
"Iraqi security forces are cracking down on protesters amid continued anti-government protests."
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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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'Every Black Person Deserves To See Themselves This Way' | [
"Using fluorescent body paint and ultraviolet light, photographer Mikael Owunna's latest work aims to transform the black body into \"the cosmos and eternal.\" The images evoke celestial beings, magical and otherworldly. But the concept for the project, Infinite Essence, was sparked by frustration and exhaustion. ... | [
"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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Iraqis Fill Six of Seven Top Govt. Vacancies | [
"Iraq's National Assembly approves appointments to six of the seven vacancies left in Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's government. In announcing the appointments, Jaafari said security is the government's prime responsibility. He spoke hours after one of his senior transportation officials was gunned down in Bag... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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In 'Big Friendship,' Best Friends Share How To Stay Close For The Long Haul | [
"This broadcast originally aired on July 14, 2020. We talk to the best friends behind the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend.” Their new book details what it takes to maintain long distance friendships. Guests Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, co-hosts of the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend.” Co-authors of the new book “Big... | [
"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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Why Corporate Jargon Never Seems To Go Away | [
"Corporate gobbledygook is widely ridiculed. But it's pervasive in the American workplace and never goes away. There's new research into who uses jargon and why."
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'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Makes Its Magic The Old-Fashioned Way | [
"When the creators of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child were working on adapting the wizarding world for the stage, they knew a lot of people have seen the Harry Potter movies. And they didn't want to reproduce the things most people have already seen. The result is a spectacle that relies much more on human-powere... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Poll: Despite Record Turnout, 80 Million Americans Didn't Vote. Here's Why | [
"More Americans voted in 2020 than in any other presidential election in 120 years. About 67% of eligible voters cast ballots this year, but that still means a third did not. That amounts to about 80 million people who stayed home. To better understand what motivates these nonvoters, NPR and the Medill School of Jo... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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As Tribune Newspapers Make Cuts, Unions Fight Back | [
"Newspapers owned by Tribune Publishing have been forced to accept furloughs and pay cuts that will last beyond the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. As NPR’s David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) reports, newsroom unions are pushing back, fearful of the investment firm about to take over the company. Thi... | [
"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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New Mix: Pinegrove, Anna Meredith, Sudan Archives, 4 Mellotrons | [
"This edition of All<em> Songs Considered </em>has songs of gratitude from Pinegrove, a take on intimacy from Norway's Jenny Hval, a song of quietude from Anna Meredith and the magic of the Mellotron. 1. Sudan Archives: \"Confessions,\" 2. Jenny Hval: \"High Alice,\" 3. Pinegrove: \"Moment,\" 4. Anna Meredith: \"m... | [
"Before being consumed by our year-end coverage, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton hit the pause button to catch up on some of the great music they missed this year. 1. Anthony Joseph - \"Slinger,\" 2. The Frightnrs - \"Nothing More To Say,\" 3. D.D Dumbo \"Walrus,\" 4. Chris Forsyth And The Solar Motel Band - \"An... | npr | {
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As Ballot Deadline Looms, A Muddied Debate Over Colo. Fracking | [
"\"Hello. Are you registered to vote in Colorado?\" It's a refrain many in the state have grown to loathe this summer — heard outside their favorite grocery store or shopping mall as signature gatherers race toward an Aug. 4 deadline to put four energy-related measures on the November ballot. With two of those meas... | [
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China Races to Give Refugees Housing, Work | [
"Nearly a month after an earthquake devastated southern China, the government is trying to build temporary housing for hundreds of thousands of people now living in tents. China is also trying to find work for the refugees, many of whose offices and workplaces collapsed in the earthquake."
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Magic Tricks Amuse Even In Extraordinary Times | [
"We live in a time where we expect to see amazing things before our eyes, like space ships streaking between stars. Dinosaurs returning to life. Whole planets blossoming with beautiful blue people. So how do you expect to impress people just by sawing someone in half or picking the ace of spades out of a deck of ca... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Reach for Some Pie for a Natural High | [
"In a coincidence of cosmic proportions, President Bush will deliver his State of the Union address on National Pie Day. Actually, the two events are not that disparate. A 1902 article in the New York Times noted: \"Pie is the American synonym of prosperity and its varying contents the calendar of the changing seas... | [
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Frontline Workers Are Losing Temporary Wage Bumps Despite Increasing Risks | [
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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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Revisiting 'Showgirls', 25 Years Later | [
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"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses 13 Missouri Cities Of Running 'Debtors Prisons' | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Mothers Who Lost Children To Addiction Unite To Change Laws | [
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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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U.S. Missing from Recent Middle East Deals | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Latin Rock Lives: In The Studio With Venezuela's La Vida Bohème | [
"Maybe it was the scrumptious barbecue, or the lovely people, but mostly it was the amazing music that brought Felix Contreras and me back to Austin, Texas. This time we're here for the Pachanga Latino Music Festival, which features an exciting lineup with some of our favorite newer artists and a couple of legends,... | [
"Beginning Thursday, March 27, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd will visit Mexico City to check out bands playing Vive Latino, the biggest rock and alternative music festival in Latin America. Before they packed their sunscreen, they made this YouTube playlist of the artists they hope to see. The ... | npr | {
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Color Coding Your Babies And Other Tips For Raising Triplets | [
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Exiting Iraq: Zbigniew Brzezinski's View | [
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"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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Ohio State Scandal Nothing New In College Sports | [
"It's been an agonizing week for Ohio State football fans. \"Buckeye Nation\" was rocked by Monday's forced resignation of popular head coach Jim Tressel after he failed to report NCAA violations. Star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and several other key players are suspended for several games next season for selling ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Obama Warned Trump About Flynn, Former Officials Say | [
"President Barack Obama warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser during an Oval Office meeting after the 2016 election, according to three former Obama administration officials. NPR’s Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to discuss former ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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TV Advertisers Shift Strategy in TiVo Age | [
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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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Political Wrap: Middle East, Social Security | [
"Analyst Cokie Roberts discusses recent developments in the Middle East and how Democrats are faring in the battle over Social Security."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Playing the Trump Card; Berning Up The Campaign Trail; Slower. Lower. More Cowardly."
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What Trump's And Biden's Speeches At Sept. 11 Memorial Say About Them As Leaders | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tolu Olorunnipa of <em>The Washington Post</em> about what Joe Biden and President Trump revealed about themselves as leaders as they marked the Sept. 11 anniversary."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: Be Careful What You Wish For In Iran | [
"Popular protests continue to occur in Iran, raising new doubts about the future of the clerical/Revolutionary Guard regime. Because predicting if or when a given regime will fall is difficult-to-impossible, nobody really knows where this is all headed. Nonetheless, it seems clear that popular discontent with the c... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Connie Rice: Top 10 Outrages of the Corporate Tax Bill | [
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The Alternative to Death Row for Juvenile Offenders: Life in Prison | [
"The United States Supreme Court struck down the death penalty for juveniles this week. Though no longer condemned to die, these former death-row inmates will likely spend the rest of their lives behind bars. More than 11 years ago, Jacki Lyden spent time at the Michigan State Reformatory, talking to juveniles who... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Scottish Writer, Director and Actor Peter Mullan | [
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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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Iran, U.S. Wage A Quiet War Over The Economy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Best Spot On A Football Field | [
"Commentator Tim Green says one of the most exciting and gruesome places on the pro football field is right in the middle of the action: the \"pit.\" It's where the nose guard works ... and it's not an easy job."
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Hasan Minhaj and Margaret Wappler | [
"This week, Jesse sits down with Hasan Minhaj, comedian and Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. They discuss stand up comedy in other countries, the current political climate in the United States, and his one man show Homecoming King. He also talks to Margaret Wappler, a journalist, columnist,... | [
"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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Europe's Central Bank Goes Negative | [
"The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to announce a negative interest rate. The ECB is trying to encourage spending in the eurozone, which has been mired in ultralow inflation."
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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BuzzFeed's Saeed Jones Wrote A Beautiful Thing On Being Black In The Book World | [
"Today on Code Switch, writer and critic Roxane Gay, who's a favorite of ours, writes about the problem of all-white recommended readings lists. It also reminded us of an essay from last month by Saeed Jones, literary editor at BuzzFeed. Jones, whose first book of poetry, Prelude To Bruise, came out last year, wrot... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Weekly Standard: The Gates Of Resignation | [
"William Kristol is editor of The Weekly Standard. \"In my opinion, any future defense secretary who advises the president to again send a big American land army into Asia or into the Middle East or Africa should 'have his head examined,' as General MacArthur so delicately put it.\" Thus spoke Defense Secretary Rob... | [
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How Hackers Could Fool Artificial Intelligence | [
"Artificial intelligence might not be as smart as we think. University and military researchers are studying how attackers could hack into AI systems by exploiting how these systems learn. It's known as \"adversarial AI.\" In this encore episode, Dina Temple-Raston tells us that some of these experiments use seemin... | [
"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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Strauss from the Tetons | [
"The orchestra at this summer's Grand Teton Music Festival opened the festival with music from old Vienna. From that June concert, we hear the \"Pizzicato Polka,\" followed by the \"Emperor Waltzes,\" both by Johann Strauss, Jr."
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Univ. Of Washington Issues Alert: Alleged Cop Killer Might Be In Area | [
"The University of Washington has issued an e-mail and text message alert to students and staff, warning them that the suspect in yesterday's killing of four police officers in nearby Lakewood, Wash., may be in the area or on the campus. Here's how the Seattle school's warning reads: Clemmons. (AP Photo/Pierce Cou... | [
"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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Is Race Really Linked To Hypertension? | [
"The high rates of blood pressure among African-Americans have confounded doctors and scientists for years. Host Michel Martin speaks with Clarence Gravlee, an anthropologist at the University of Florida, who believes that bigotry against blacks is a primary factor driving up blood-pressure rates and genes don't pl... | [
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3 UCLA Basketball Players Headed Home After Brief Detainment In China | [
"The three UCLA men's basketball players who were detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting are now on their way home, according to Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. The young men — LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley — spent roughly a week in police-ordered detention at their hotel in Hangzhou, China, befo... | [
"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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What Are Trump's Foreign Policy Goals For His Final Months In Office? | [
"NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Robert Malley of the International Crisis Group about the foreign policy decisions the president might make as his time in office comes to an end."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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FCC Proposal Would Let Consumers Weigh In On Internet Privacy | [
"The Federal Communications Commission is proposing privacy regulations for Internet service providers. The goal is to let consumers decide what information about them gets collected and how it's used."
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The Phrase Or Name Is Familiar: Try This Puzzle And See What They Are | [
"On-air challenge: Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word ends in the letter -E, and the second word starts GO-. For example: Something you might say when you're about to take a plunge --> HERE GOES. Last week's challenge: Name something to eat. Change one letter in it and rea... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Future Flooded with Uncertainty in Port Sulphur | [
"The Bush administration is asking Congress for the billions of dollars needed to bolster levees enough to keep flood insurance premiums affordable. But most of one nearby parish was left out of that announcement and residents worry their communities may be on the verge of extinction. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, host: There ... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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FBI Widens Probe of Pakistanis in Rural California | [
"The FBI is widening its investigation of Pakistani-Americans in the small agricultural city of Lodi, Calif. The FBI alleges that some community members have connections to the Al Qaeda global terrorism organization, and have attended terrorist training camps. Madeleine Brand talks with Mark Martin of the <EM>San F... | [
"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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Punk Icon And Memoirist Viv Albertine On A Lifetime Of Fighting The Patriarchy | [
"\"We weren't going to try and be this constructed ideal of femininity,\" the Slit's guitarist says of the band. Albertine's memoir is <em>To Throw Away Unopened</em>.<em> Originally broadcast July 16, 2018.</em>"
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"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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Reservists, Guard Troops Find Military Benefits Lacking | [
"Reservists and National Guard members have complained about the follow-up medical care and disability benefits provided to wounded troops. The military has taken some steps to improve the situation, but testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill indicates the problems persist."
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Last November Pianist Grant | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The Research Argument For NYC's Preschool Plan For 3-Year-Olds | [
"Mayor Bill de Blasio this week pushed ahead with plans to make New York City one of nation's few big cities to offer free, full-day preschool for all 3-year-olds. The plan would serve, when fully rolled out over several years, more than 60,000 children a year. It builds on one of de Blasio's signature accomplish... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Live Coverage: Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration | [
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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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A Small Florida Town Accidentally Sold Its Water Tower For $55,000 | [
"When business owner Bobby Read approached the Brooksville City Council about purchasing a municipal building at the base of the small Florida city's water tower, he didn't expect the water tower to come with it. Read discovered the mistake after the property had been sold to him for $55,000. The certified persona... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside... | npr | {
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Suspension Of Sheriff After High School Shootings Confirmed By Florida State Senate | [
"Florida's Senate voted Wednesday to confirm the removal of Scott Israel from his position as sheriff of Broward County. In January, days after being sworn in, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Israel, charging him with incompetence and dereliction of duty for actions before and after the mass shooting at Marjory Stonema... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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Pennsylvania State Legislature | [
"NPR's Pam Fessler examines a race for the Pennsylvania State Legislature that is drawing much attention from Washington D.C. and elsewhere. Neither the Republican nor Democratic candidate is well known, but the outcome may swing control of the state legislature to the winning party. Redistricting of congressional ... | [
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The Market For Emergency Vaccines Is Like No Other | [
"COVID-19 is not the first coronavirus outbreak we've experienced. There was SARS in 2003, and then MERS in 2012. If coronaviruses have been around for years, why don't we have a vaccine already? The answer partially has to do with economics. Turns out that the market for emergency vaccines is weird. So weird that... | [
"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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Pentagon Strategy Prepares For War In Cyberspace | [
"The U.S. military can fight on land, in the air, at sea and in space. Now it has a strategy for operations in a new domain: cyberspace. Under a new plan unveiled Thursday, the Defense Department said it is preparing to treat cyberspace \"as an operational domain,\" with forces specially organized, trained and equi... | [
"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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Letting Go of Ground Zero | [
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Supreme Court - Immigration | [
"NPR's Barbara Bradley reports that a Supreme Court ruling today gives some legal immigrants access to the courts to fight deportation. The immigrants involved are non-citizens with legal residency who agreed to a plea bargain in a criminal case years ago. They're now threatened with deportation. A 1996 law require... | [
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Amid 'Satanic' Panic, One '80s Teen Discovered Rushdie's Charms | [
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Bombing Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami: What We Know | [
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"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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Facebook Denies Censoring Conservative News | [
"Facebook says it is not censoring the news or trending topics it shows users, denying the claim made in a Gizmodo article published Monday. The accusation, made by several unnamed former Facebook news curators, comes as the social media company confirms that it will sponsor the Republican National Convention in Cl... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Train Derails In Iowa | [
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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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U.N. Ambassador Rice Says America Is 'Back' | [
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"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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WATCH: The Boy Who Danced In The Face Of Ebola | [
"This week has been tough. Maybe the toughest in the long, drawn-out battle against Ebola in West Africa. Cases are rising at an exponential rate. Families don't have any place to take sick loved ones. And researchers now say the epidemic could last for a 1 1/2 years. But then at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, a little nugge... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Iraq Council to Try Again on Constitution | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Watch The Dixie Hummingbirds Perform Live | [
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"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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Banner Day For U.S. Women's Teams In Beijing | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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After Defunding The Police; Plus, Michelle Buteau On 'The Circle' | [
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"Stories: 1) Will The Real Woody Allen Please Stand Up? 2) Tracy Morgan On Becoming 'The New Black'"
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